A cosmetics label has the hardest layout problem in packaging: a long ingredient list, two scripts and a 30 ml surface. We solve the smallest SKU first, then scale the system up, because a design that only works on the big bottle will break on the sample size.
What to plan for in the UAE
- Product conformity. MOIAT's public conformity database lists product categories including face care, facial makeup, hair care, sunscreen and perfumes, plus a Halal National Mark for cosmetics. Search your category to see what similar products hold.
- Dubai registration. Dubai Municipality runs cosmetics product registration through its Montaji+ system. Ask your agent what applies to your product and what artwork they need before final art.
- Sun, fragrance and hair colour. These categories can need extra warnings and directions. Reserve space for them at the start.
Fragrance and oud
In fragrance, the box is often the product photo, the gift and the unboxing at once. Weight, closure and finish do more than graphics. Alura shows the approach: restraint and tactile finish, not added decoration. We can test finishes in CGI before you commit to physical samples.
How a range system works
- A fixed grid. Brand, product name, function and size stay in the same place on every SKU.
- Colour by role. Colour identifies a line or function, so the range can grow without a redesign.
- Mirrored Arabic and English. Both scripts share a hierarchy instead of competing for the front.
Investment
Every scope is quoted before work starts. Smaller identity or content systems usually sit between $3k and $7k. Integrated brand, packaging and launch work usually runs $7k to $15k or more. Send your SKU list on WhatsApp.
This is a design guide, not legal or regulatory advice. Rules change and differ by product and emirate, so confirm your final label with your UAE importer, registration agent or an accredited lab before printing. Checked 5 November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you register cosmetics with Dubai Municipality?
No. We design packaging and prepare artwork. Your registration agent or importer handles the filing, and we update artwork to match their feedback.
Can you design for very small packs?
Yes. We start with the smallest SKU so the system works everywhere, then confirm minimum type sizes with your printer.
Do you design perfume and oud boxes?
Yes, including rigid boxes and seasonal editions, with print-ready files for your printer.
How much does cosmetics packaging design cost?
Every scope is quoted before work starts. Smaller identity or content systems usually sit between $3k and $7k. Integrated brand, packaging and launch work usually runs $7k to $15k or more.
Are you based in Dubai?
No. Lircle Creative Studio is remote-first and based in Islamabad, Pakistan. We have no office in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE. Calls and feedback rounds are scheduled inside Gulf working hours.