Cutout standees in Dubai are available in three materials — foam board, forex board and wood — and four formats: life-size figures, product-based displays, handheld cutouts and party props. Every standee is custom die-cut to the exact shape of the artwork — a person’s silhouette, product outline, a logo shape or any custom form — with full colour printing on the surface. The correct material depends on whether the standee is for a one-off indoor event, repeated indoor use or permanent outdoor display, often paired with backdrops Dubai for a complete event branding solution. Zahrat Al Madina Printing produces custom cutout standees in all three materials and all four formats for retail brands, event companies, hotels, corporate marketing teams and individuals across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah — custom die-cut to any shape with 24–48 hour turnaround and installation service available in Dubai.
Three Cutout Standee Materials — Which Is Right for Your Application
The material determines the durability, the indoor or outdoor suitability and the cost of the standee. Choosing the correct material before ordering avoids a standee that deteriorates before the end of its intended use period.
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MATERIAL |
DURABILITY |
INDOOR / OUTDOOR |
BEST FOR |
TURNAROUND |
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Foam Board |
Lightweight short-term use |
Indoor only |
One-off events, party props, photo opportunities, product launches, temporary retail display |
24–48 hours |
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Forex Board (Rigid |
More durable repeated indoor use |
Indoor only |
Multi-event use, retail promotional standees, brand activations requiring repeated deployment |
24–48 hours |
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Wooden |
Most durable premiu construction |
Indoor AND outdoor |
Permanent retail display, outdoor events and activations, long-term brand installations |
24–48 hours |
Note: Foam board and forex board are both for indoor use only. If your standee will be placed outdoors at any point — outdoor events, building entrances, outdoor brand activations — wooden is the only material that is suitable.
Four Cutout Standee Types Available in Dubai
The four standee types serve different display and engagement purposes. Most corporate and retail orders combine more than one type for a complete event or activation setup.
- Life-size cutout standees — Printed and die-cut to the full height of a person, character or mascot — typically 160–190cm depending on the subject. Life-size standees are the most impactful format for brand mascot displays, celebrity cutouts, VIP photo opportunities at corporate events, product launch character displays and social media photo activation points. Used extensively at Dubai Shopping Festival activations, hotel lobby brand moments and corporate award ceremonies across Business Bay and DIFC.
- Product-based cutout standees — Die-cut to the exact outline of a product — a bottle, a car, a phone, a food item — creating a three-dimensional visual representation of the product at full scale or enlarged. Used by food and beverage brands at Gulfood and outdoor markets, electronics retailers in Dubai Mall precinct and fashion brands at Dubai Shopping Festival retail activations for point-of-sale and event display.
- Handheld cutouts — Smaller format standees — typically A3 to A1 size — designed to be held up for photographs at events, ceremonies and activations. Common formats include hashtag cutouts, oversized cheque displays at award ceremonies, logo boards at corporate team photos, speech bubble props at brand activations and branded photo props at product launches and GITEX exhibition booths.
- Party props and fun cutouts — Custom die-cut displays used as photo booth props, themed party decorations and branded event elements. Speech bubbles, characters, objects, themed shapes — all printed in full colour and die-cut to exact shape. Used at birthday parties, wedding receptions, corporate celebrations, National Day parties and themed indoor events across Dubai’s hotels, event venues and residential party spaces.
Where Cutout Standees Are Used Across Dubai
Cutout standees appear across every event, retail and activation format in Dubai — from five-star hotel lobbies to outdoor brand activations, corporate exhibition booths and event branding Dubai guide solutions.
- Retail stores and brand activations — Dubai Shopping Festival — Product-based standees at point-of-sale positions across Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall precinct and JBR Walk. Life-size brand mascot standees at DSF activation points for social media photography. Forex board for multi-location deployment across several retail sites.
- Corporate events and award ceremonies — hotels across Dubai — Life-size CEO or award recipient cutouts at corporate celebrations in hotel ballrooms across Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Creek Harbour. Handheld cheque cutouts at award presentations. Photo booth handheld props at company anniversary events.
- Exhibition booths — Dubai World Trade Centre and Gulfood — Life-size brand representative or mascot standees at exhibition booth entrances to attract floor traffic. Product-based standees displaying flagship products at scale. Handheld logo cutouts for visitor photo opportunities that generate social media coverage, often combined with gazebo printing Dubai guide solutions for outdoor exhibitions and promotional events.
- Hotels and hospitality — photo moments and lobby activations — Life-size celebrity or character cutouts at hotel lobby photo opportunity points across Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai. Themed party prop standees at hotel event spaces for birthday and wedding celebrations. Wooden standees for permanent lobby brand identification displays.
- Outdoor events — Expo City Dubai, La Mer, Kite Beach — Wooden cutout standees for outdoor event activations where foam or forex board would not withstand the conditions. Life-size character and mascot standees at outdoor brand activation points, food festivals and sporting events across Dubai’s outdoor venues from October to April.
Ordering Cutout Standees in Dubai — Process and Turnaround
All cutout standees are produced to order in 24–48 hours from order confirmation — covering all three materials and all four standee types. Installation service is available in Dubai for corporate events, retail environments and venue setups. Delivery covers all UAE emirates.
To place an order, send the following on WhatsApp at +97142294522: the material required (foam board, forex board or wooden), the standee type (life-size, product, handheld or party props), your artwork file (AI, PDF or high-resolution PNG with a transparent or clean background for accurate die-cutting), the required dimensions and the quantity. We prepare the die-cut layout at no charge and confirm your quote within minutes. If you also require sticker printing Dubai services for your branding or event, let us know when placing your order. For installation in Dubai, confirm the venue and date when placing your order. Contact us on WhatsApp to confirm timing for your specific order.
Zahrat Al Madina Printing produces custom cutout standees in foam board, forex board and wood — life-size, product-based, handheld and party prop formats — die-cut to any shape with 24–48 hour turnaround. Installation service available in Dubai. Delivery across all UAE emirates. Send your artwork on WhatsApp at +97142294522 — artwork at no charge, quote within minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cutout Standees Dubai
What Materials Are Used For Cutout Standees In Dubai?
Zahrat Al Madina Printing produces cutout standees in three materials across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Foam board is the most lightweight and affordable — suited to one-off indoor events, party props and temporary retail display. Forex board is a rigid PVC foam — more durable than foam board, suited to repeated indoor use across multiple events. Wooden standees are the most durable and premium option — suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, including outdoor events, permanent retail display and long-term brand installations. All three materials are produced in 24–48 hours.
What Types Of Cutout Standees Are Available In Dubai?
Zahrat Al Madina Printing produces four types of cutout standees: life-size cutout standees printed and die-cut to the full height of a person, character or mascot; product-based standees die-cut to the exact outline of a product for point-of-sale and event display; handheld cutouts designed to be held for photography at events and ceremonies; and party props and fun cutouts used as photo booth props, themed decorations and branded event elements. All types are available in all three materials.
Can Cutout Standees Be Used Outdoors In Dubai?
Wooden cutout standees are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use in Dubai. Foam board and forex board are for indoor use only — these materials are not suitable for outdoor environments. For outdoor events, brand activations on the beach or in open plazas, and any installation exposed to Dubai’s outdoor heat, sunlight and wind, wooden is the only correct material. Zahrat Al Madina Printing advises on the correct material for your specific installation when you place your order.
How Long Do Cutout Standees Take To Produce In Dubai?
All cutout standees — foam board, forex board and wooden — are produced and delivered in 24–48 hours from order confirmation across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Installation service is available in Dubai for corporate events, retail environments and venue setups. Contact us on WhatsApp to confirm timing and installation availability for your specific order.
How Quickly Can I Get A Quote For Cutout Standees In Dubai?
Send your material choice, standee type, artwork file, dimensions and quantity on WhatsApp at +97142294522 — we prepare the die-cut layout at no charge and confirm your quote within minutes. For a transparent or clean-background artwork file, die-cutting is most accurate. We can also assist with background removal from your artwork. No design agency needed.
What Is A Life-Size Cutout Standee And Where Is It Used In Dubai?
A life-size cutout standee is a full-height printed figure — typically 160–190cm — die-cut to the silhouette of a person, brand mascot or character. Life-size standees are used at corporate award ceremonies in hotel ballrooms across Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah, brand mascot displays at Dubai Shopping Festival activations, VIP photo opportunity points at product launches and celebrity cutouts for social media photography at events and retail spaces across Dubai.
What Is The Difference Between Foam Board And Forex Board Cutout Standees?
Foam board is a lightweight material suited to one-off indoor events and short-term display — the most affordable option for a standee that will be used once or a small number of times. Forex board is a rigid PVC foam that is more durable than foam board — it produces stronger, longer-lasting standees suited to repeated indoor use across multiple events and promotions. Both materials are for indoor use only. For outdoor applications, wooden is the correct material.
Can Zahrat Al Madina Printing install cutout standees in Dubai?
Yes. Zahrat Al Madina Printing offers an installation service for cutout standees in Dubai — covering corporate events, retail environments, hotel lobbies and venue setups. When placing your order on WhatsApp at +97142294522, confirm the installation venue, date and time and we will include installation in your quote. Delivery without installation is also available across all UAE emirates.
What Artwork Format Is Needed For A Cutout Standee In Dubai?
The best artwork format for accurate die-cutting is AI (Adobe Illustrator), PDF or a high-resolution PNG with a transparent background — this allows the die-cut to follow the exact outline of the subject without any background included in the cut. If your artwork has a solid background, we can assist with background removal as part of the no-charge artwork service. Send your file on WhatsApp at +97142294522 and we will advise on preparation if needed.