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Packaging design agency in Dubai
Pack strategy, structural design and print-ready packaging for food, drink, beauty and D2C brands selling in Dubai, with space for the Arabic label planned from the first sketch.
30 minutes, free, no obligation. · Updated 29 Oct 2026
- 4.9+ rating on Clutch
- 250+ brands
- Awwwards 3× Site of the Day
Real packs from our case studies. Scroll and the shelves move.
The short answer
Pack strategy consultation €1,500. Single SKU from €2,000 (4 to 6 weeks). Full range from €10,000 (6 to 10 weeks).
UnFoldMart designs packaging for brands that sell in Dubai. We do not have an office in the UAE: we serve Dubai from our Frankfurt office, 4,850 km away in a straight line. Projects run in person at our Frankfurt office (or any of our 10 offices) or by video, from pack strategy and structure to print-ready files with barcode and retailer checks. Further down: what a UAE label has to carry, linked to the source we used.
UnFoldMart · Dubai
Serving office: Frankfurt · 4,850 km
- Pack strategy consultation €1,500
- Single SKU · 4 to 6 weeks from €2,000
- Full range · 6 to 10 weeks from €10,000
- Scale · 10 weeks+ Custom
- Distance to our Frankfurt office 4,850 km
- Time zone Gulf Standard Time (GST)
- Fixed scope, no setup fees ✓
Prices in euros, as on our packaging page
Proof, on the shelf
Packs we designed, in our clients’ own words
“Their team demonstrated a strong understanding of both brand strategy and practical execution.”
General Manager, Haldiram Snacks Food
India · branding, packaging, web · May 2026 · Clutch
Haldiram’s · Carry bag and packaging ↗
“Working with UnFoldMart was a smooth experience.”
Marketing Manager, Farm Country Brewing
Canada · rebranding and packaging · May 2026 · Clutch
Farm Country Brewing · Rebrand and can packaging ↗
“We were highly satisfied with UnFoldMart's work and overall collaboration.”
R&D Executive, Flaneur Chocolates
India · branding and web development · May 2026 · Clutch
Flaneur · Premium chocolate packaging ↗
Packaging client, in their words
“They were effective at translating our wellness brand positioning into both packaging and digital touchpoints.”
Director, Somiro Healthcare · India · packaging and web development · May 2026 · Clutch
Photos from our case studies. Quotes verbatim from our Clutch reviews, checked 2 Oct 2026. None of these clients is in Dubai or the UAE: they are the packaging projects we can show by name.
Facts with sources
UnFoldMart for Dubai, on the label
Every number on this page is checked against a named source, shown next to it.
250+ · brands built · in 10 markets · 1,000+ SKUs designed · UnFoldMart
4.9+ · rating on Clutch · Verified client reviews · Clutch
€1,500 · pack strategy consultation · Starter from €2,000 · Growth from €10,000 · our packaging page
4,850 km
to our Frankfurt office
Taunustor 1, 60310 Frankfurt am Main. Gulf Standard Time is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt in winter (CET) and 2 hours ahead in summer (CEST).
our office list GeoNames
Key facts
Per Dubai brand · Updated 29 Oct 2026
- Service: Pack strategy, structural design and prototyping, visual design and production · our packaging page
- Serving Dubai from: Frankfurt office, Taunustor 1, 60310 Frankfurt am Main, 4,850 km away in a straight line · our office list GeoNames
- Typical timeline: 4 to 6 weeks (Starter, one SKU), 6 to 10 weeks (Growth, full range), 10 weeks+ (Scale) · our packaging page
- City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates · population 3,790,000 · GeoNames
- UAE label rules: Arabic or Arabic/English labels, approved stickers applied before export, dates on the original label, certificates for halal, organic and GMO-free claims, explained below · trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
- How people search: People in the UAE search mostly for “packaging design uae”, then “packaging design dubai” (Semrush, UAE, 29 Oct 2026). All in English. · Semrush keyword data (29 Oct 2026)
- About Dubai: As of 2025, Dubai has about 4 million residents, 92% of them expatriates. · Wikipedia: Dubai
- About Dubai: Dubai International Airport handled over 92 million passengers in 2024, more international passengers than any other airport. · Wikipedia: Dubai
- About Dubai: Its Jebel Ali port has the largest human-made harbour in the world. · Wikipedia: Dubai
Packaging for Dubai
What a food pack sold in Dubai has to show
Three UAE label rules change the artwork itself, so we settle them with you before design starts.
Language
Arabic, or Arabic and English
Labels are in Arabic only or in Arabic and English. Arabic stickers are accepted once UAE authorities have approved them, and they go on before export, not on arrival.
trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Dates
Production and expiry date on the pack
Both dates are printed on the original label, with one set of expiry dates only: day/month/year for a shelf life of 3 months or less; day/month/year or month/year above that.
trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Claims
Every logo needs a certificate
A halal logo needs a halal certificate from a certifier approved by UAE authorities; organic logos and “GMO Free” claims need a certificate too.
trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Before your pack goes on sale in the UAE
What packaging sold in Dubai has to meet
5 checks, in this order. Each links to the source we used: the UAE labeling guide of the U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov).
Check first
Arabic stickers go on before export, never on arrival.
Arabic stickers are accepted, but each one must be approved by UAE authorities as part of the label assessment, and stickering of imported goods has to be done before export; it cannot be completed upon entry.
trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
- Check 1: Plan label approval and product registration UAE health authorities require advance label approval and product registration for food. New products are usually approved in advance through the local importer, so the artwork has to be final before that step. trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
- Check 2: Put the label in Arabic Arabic only, or Arabic and English side by side. If you use an Arabic sticker instead, it must be approved and applied before the goods are exported. trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
- Check 3: Show the minimum Arabic information Product name, food ingredients and country of origin, plus storage conditions, instructions for use and nutritional information where they apply. trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
- Check 4: Print the dates on the original label Production and expiry dates belong on the label printed at manufacture, with a single set of expiry dates in day/month/year order (month/year is allowed for a shelf life over 3 months). trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
- Check 5: Back each claim with a certificate Halal, organic and “GMO Free” on the pack each need a certificate; products containing pork must say so clearly on the label. trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Source: U.S. International Trade Administration, UAE Country Commercial Guide, checked 29 Oct 2026. It advises confirming the latest regulations directly with the UAE authorities. General information, not legal advice.
Brands we work with
How we work with Dubai brands
Our office serving Dubai: Frankfurt, 4,850 km away
Our Frankfurt office is at Taunustor 1, 60310 Frankfurt am Main, 4,850 km from Dubai in a straight line. Meet us in person at our Frankfurt office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video. Printed proofs are part of every review. Frankfurt is 3 hours behind Dubai in winter and 2 hours behind in summer, so our working days overlap.
UnFoldMart Frankfurt
Taunustor 1
60310 Frankfurt am Main
Gulf Standard Time (GST) · English · 4,850 km
our office list GeoNames
Straight-line distances from Dubai (GeoNames); map not to scale. Lime: our offices.
Transparent packaging design pricing · pick your pack size
From one pack to a whole aisle
Prices are in euros with the scope fixed before work starts. What each size includes, line by line, is on our Packaging page.
Sachet size · one session
Consultation
Pack strategy session
€1,500
One-time
Paid strategy session, separate from our free 30-minute call
A paid pack strategy session before any Dubai design work is scoped.
Single pack · one SKU
Starter
Starting from
€2,000
4 to 6 weeks
One hero SKU for the UAE shelf, from strategy to press-ready files with the Arabic label set.
Range pack · 3 to 8 SKUs
Growth
Starting from
€10,000
6 to 10 weeks
A whole range for Dubai retail: structure, artwork and label checks for every SKU.
Pallet · multi-brand
Scale
Enterprise pack system
Custom
10 weeks+
Several brands or markets at once, the Gulf among them, with a senior packaging lead.
Questions buyers ask
Packaging design in Dubai: FAQ
Ask us on a call
What does packaging design cost for a Dubai brand?
Our prices are in euros and do not change by city: €1,500 for a pack strategy consultation, from €2,000 for a single SKU and from €10,000 for a full range. Larger portfolios get their own quote. See our Packaging page for what each includes.
How long until our new packs are ready?
Around 4 to 6 weeks for one SKU and 6 to 10 weeks for a full range, from audit and strategy through structure and artwork to printer files. Leave time after that for UAE label approval through your importer. A strategy consultation on its own takes 2 to 3 weeks.
Do you have an office in Dubai?
No. We serve Dubai from our Frankfurt office, 4,850 km from Dubai in a straight line (Taunustor 1, 60310 Frankfurt am Main). Gulf Standard Time is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt in winter and 2 hours ahead in summer, so calls fit in a normal working day. Meet us in person at our Frankfurt office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video.
Which label rules apply to packs sold in the UAE?
Labels are in Arabic only or Arabic and English; Arabic stickers need approval by UAE authorities and must be applied before export. Production and expiry dates are printed on the original label, and halal, organic or GMO-free claims need certificates. Food also needs advance label approval and product registration. trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
What has to be on the Arabic label?
At least the product name, the food ingredients and the country of origin, plus storage conditions, instructions for use and nutritional information where they apply. trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Can you write the Arabic text for our packs?
Arabic is not one of the 8 languages our team works in. Your Arabic text comes from your team or your translator; we plan the space for it from the first layout and set it in the print files next to the English.
Will the files work with our printer?
Yes. You receive files a print house can plate directly: dielines, colour separations and barcode and retailer checks. If you already have a dieline, a single SKU project can build on it.
What do people in Dubai search for when they need packaging design?
Mostly “packaging design uae”, followed by “packaging design dubai”, “packaging design company dubai” and “packaging design agency dubai”, all in English (Semrush, UAE, 29 Oct 2026).
About UnFoldMart
UnFoldMart is an international branding, packaging and web agency with 10 offices in 10 markets: Frankfurt, Zürich, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Warsaw, Singapore, Vancouver and Gurugram. We have worked with 250+ brands and designed 1,000+ SKUs, with a 4.9+ rating on Clutch. Brands in Dubai work with our Frankfurt team.
Sources
- City, population and distances GeoNames
- Office addresses our office list
- Prices, timelines and services our packaging page
- UAE label rules trade.gov: UAE labeling and marking requirements (U.S. International Trade Administration)
- Dubai facts Wikipedia: Dubai
- How people search Semrush keyword data (29 Oct 2026)
- Reviews and projects Clutch · Case studies
- Company profile LinkedIn
Dubai · our Frankfurt office, 4,850 km · GST
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