Custom Magnet Printing in Dubai — Everything You Need to Know
Custom magnets are one of the most cost-effective promotional products available — they get kept, displayed and seen every day, making them far more durable in impact than a flyer or brochure. At Colordots, we print custom magnets for restaurants, real estate agents, clinics, fleet operators, event organisers and corporate brands across Dubai and the UAE.
Choosing the Right Magnet for Your Application
Fridge magnets use standard-thickness flexible ferrite sheet (typically 0.5–0.8 mm) and are the go-to format for promotional giveaways, menus, contact details and event souvenirs. They're lightweight, inexpensive in bulk and available in virtually any shape. Vehicle door magnets require thicker, more rigid magnetic material (0.8–1.2 mm) with a higher magnetic pull to stay in place at highway speeds in Dubai's wind and heat. They apply to any flat, clean metal vehicle surface and remove without leaving adhesive residue.
Die-cut magnets are cut to a custom shape — your logo, a product silhouette, a mascot, or any design. The additional production step adds cost but the result is far more memorable than a standard rectangle, making die-cut magnets the preferred choice for premium promotional campaigns and high-visibility brand giveaways.
Printing & Finishing Options
All our magnets are printed in full CMYK colour with UV-resistant inks for vivid, long-lasting results. Standard finishing options include a protective high-gloss laminate (enhances colour vibrancy and resists scratching) or a soft-touch matte laminate (premium feel, reduces fingerprint visibility). For vehicle magnets, we use an automotive-grade overlaminate engineered to withstand outdoor UV exposure, temperature fluctuations and rainfall without peeling or fading.
Business Card Magnets — a Smarter Alternative
Business card magnets are printed to standard business card dimensions (85 × 55 mm) on magnetic sheet instead of card stock. The recipient treats them like a regular card at first — but instead of filing them in a drawer, they put them on the fridge or a filing cabinet. For tradespeople, clinics, restaurants, delivery services and home-service businesses, business card magnets have a significantly longer display life than paper cards and generate far more repeat contact.
Vehicle Magnet Care Tips
For best results with car and van door magnets, apply only to clean, dry, flat metal surfaces — avoid applying over body creases or non-metallic panels. Remove and clean the magnet and the vehicle surface at least once per week to prevent moisture or dust build-up underneath. Store flat when not in use to prevent the magnet from warping. With correct care, a quality vehicle magnet will hold its shape, colour and magnetic strength for several years.
Artwork & File Requirements
Supply artwork as a high-resolution PDF, AI or EPS file in CMYK colour mode at a minimum of 300 DPI at the final print size. Include a 3 mm bleed on all sides and keep important content within a 3 mm safe zone from the trim edge. For die-cut shapes, include the cut path as a separate spot colour layer. Our design team will review your file, advise on any adjustments and send a digital proof before production begins.