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Corporate Awards and Trophies in Dubai: A Buying Guide

Award ceremonies are scheduled months ahead, yet trophies are somehow always ordered in the final week. Here is what custom acrylic awards cost in Dubai and how to get them right the first time.

Buying guides · 2026-08-20 · 4 min read

Price bands

A laser-cut acrylic award in 10 to 20mm clear stock with engraved text runs AED 150 to 400 each. Colour-printed faces, bonded multi-layer designs and thick 25mm blocks run AED 300 to 600. Bulk ceremony sets of 20 or more bring per-unit cost down 20 to 40 percent.

Engraving versus UV print

Laser engraving is permanent, subtle and reads as premium: frosted-white lettering inside clear acrylic. UV print adds full colour, exact Pantone matches and photographic detail. Many of the best awards combine both: engraved recipient names on a printed brand face.

Shapes that stay standing

A trophy is handled once a year and displayed every day, so the base matters. Bevelled uprights in 15mm plus stock, or bonded bases, keep awards vertical on shelves. Diamond-polished edges are what make acrylic read like crystal in photographs of the ceremony.

Deadlines and personalisation

Standard production is 4 to 7 working days after artwork approval. Recipient name lists can be finalised as late as 48 hours before delivery if the base design is locked, which is exactly the flexibility ceremony organisers need.

The verdict

Budget AED 150 to 400 per award, combine engraving for names with print for brand colour, lock the design early and leave the name list flexible.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do custom trophies cost in Dubai?

Engraved acrylic awards run AED 150 to 400 each, premium multi-layer or colour-printed designs AED 300 to 600, with bulk discounts from 20 units.

How fast can awards be made for a ceremony?

Standard is 4 to 7 working days after artwork approval at RS Acrylics. Name lists can be finalised as late as 48 hours before delivery once the design is locked.

Engraving or printing for corporate awards?

Engraving is permanent and premium for names and titles. UV print adds brand colour and photos. The strongest awards combine engraved names with a printed brand face.

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