Custom Medals in Dubai

A Medal Has to Suit the Event It Is Awarded At

The mistake in ordering medals is treating them as one product with a few colour options, when the real decision is about matching material and finish to the event and the number of recipients. A marathon or cycling race hands out medals by the hundreds or thousands, so weight and unit cost matter, and aluminium is the standard answer; a school prize-giving or corporate awards ceremony gives out far fewer medals to people expected to keep and display them, so the heavier, more detailed brass or zinc alloy body suits the occasion better. Getting this wrong either adds unnecessary cost and weight to a mass event or under-delivers on a small ceremony where the medal should feel substantial.

Deluxe Printing produces medals in both material families rather than one default body, and personalises each with engraving, embossing, 3D relief or coloured enamel to match the design brief, plus a matching branded ribbon. A digital proof is provided before production so the shape, finish and engraving are confirmed before the run.

Choosing the Right Material and Finish

Material and finish are the two decisions that shape both the look and the cost of a medal order. Aluminium keeps weight and unit cost down across a large run, which is why marathon and cycling organisers standardise on it regardless of finish. Brass and zinc alloy cost more per piece but hold finer engraved and embossed detail and feel heavier in the hand, which is why school and corporate awards use them even at lower order volumes. On top of the material, the plating finish — gold, silver, antique bronze, matte or dual-tone — sets the visual tone, from a traditional podium look to a modern, branded design.

Which Medal Option Suits Which Event

As a rule: choose aluminium for a large-scale participation event where every finisher gets a medal, and brass or zinc alloy for a smaller ceremony where the medal is a considered award rather than a finisher’s token. Enamel and 3D relief suit a distinctive branded design; classic gold, silver and bronze suit a traditional competitive result.

Personalisation and the Ribbon

Personalisation is what turns a stock medal shape into a specific award. Engraving cuts text or a logo into the metal for a permanent mark; embossing raises the design instead of cutting it; 3D relief moulds the whole design into a dimensional shape rather than a flat face; coloured enamel fills the design with colour for a full-colour, branded look. The ribbon is customised alongside the medal, printed with a logo or slogan so the ribbon and medal read as one designed piece rather than a generic ribbon on a custom medal. A digital proof shows the finished combination before production.

Who Orders Custom Medals in Dubai

Marathon, cycling and endurance event organisers order aluminium medals in bulk for every finisher, usually in classic gold, silver or bronze. Schools and academies order medals for sports days, competitions and prize-givings, typically in brass or zinc alloy for a more substantial feel. Corporate teams order medals for internal recognition, sales awards and company events, often in matte or dual-tone finishes with a company logo. Gyms, martial arts academies and sports clubs order medals for tournaments and gradings. Order sizes range from a handful of corporate awards to large-scale event runs.

Production, Proofing and UAE Coverage

Medals are designed and finished at our Al Qusais facility, and a digital proof is provided before production so the shape, finish, engraving and ribbon are confirmed before the run. Delivery covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain, with venue drop-off available for exhibitions and events.