Branded Aluminium Cups for Events and Corporate Gifts in UAE
Reusable aluminium cups give guests something to keep. Here is how to choose 12oz or 16oz, what they cost from 50 pieces, and how fast you can have them.
Branded aluminium cups are reusable cups printed with a full-colour logo sticker, ideal for events, conferences and corporate gifts where guests keep the cup afterwards. CupCup offers them in 12oz (about 355ml) from AED 195 for 50 cups and 16oz (about 473ml) from AED 235 for 50 cups, VAT included, with delivery in 3–4 working days with a sticker or 1–2 working days blank. They are the fastest and lowest-minimum branded cup we make.
Why aluminium cups work for UAE events
The UAE's events calendar is packed from October to April. Outdoor festivals, desert camps, beach clubs, corporate family days and conference receptions all need drinkware that looks good and survives the evening. Aluminium cups have a few clear advantages:
- Guests keep them. A reusable cup becomes a souvenir, so your logo lives on in kitchens and offices long after the event.
- Low minimum. You can order as few as 50, which suits VIP tables, board dinners and small team events.
- Fast turnaround. With a sticker, 3–4 working days. Blank, 1–2 working days.
- Lightweight and unbreakable. Safer than glass by a pool or on sand.
- Recyclable. Aluminium is widely recyclable at the end of its life, and reusable in the meantime.
With single-use plastic restrictions tightening in Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE, many venues and organisers are also looking for reusable alternatives. Check the current rules for your emirate and venue when planning drinkware.
12oz or 16oz?
| 12oz aluminium | 16oz aluminium | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | About 355ml | About 473ml |
| Best for | Juice, soft drinks, mocktails, iced coffee | Iced drinks with lots of ice, large mocktails, water |
| Feel | Compact, easy to hold while networking | Generous, suits long outdoor events |
| 50 cups | AED 195 (AED 3.90 each) | AED 235 (AED 4.70 each) |
| 1,000 cups | AED 1,850 (AED 1.85 each) | AED 2,220 (AED 2.22 each) |
For a standing reception or a conference coffee break, 12oz is the sweet spot. For a day-long outdoor festival in warm weather, 16oz means fewer refills. You can browse both in our aluminium cups collection.
Price tiers and cost per cup
12oz aluminium cup
| Quantity | Total | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | AED 195 | AED 3.90 |
| 100 | AED 390 | AED 3.90 |
| 200 | AED 580 | AED 2.90 |
| 500 | AED 1,290 | AED 2.58 |
| 1,000 | AED 1,850 | AED 1.85 |
| 2,000 | AED 3,580 | AED 1.79 |
| 5,000 | AED 7,250 | AED 1.45 |
| 10,000 | AED 13,500 | AED 1.35 |
16oz aluminium cup
| Quantity | Total | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | AED 235 | AED 4.70 |
| 100 | AED 470 | AED 4.70 |
| 200 | AED 695 | AED 3.48 |
| 500 | AED 1,550 | AED 3.10 |
| 1,000 | AED 2,220 | AED 2.22 |
| 2,000 | AED 4,295 | AED 2.15 |
| 5,000 | AED 8,700 | AED 1.74 |
| 10,000 | AED 16,200 | AED 1.62 |
All prices include 5% VAT. The jump from 100 to 200 cups is especially good value: 12oz cups drop from AED 3.90 to AED 2.90 each. If you are close to 150 guests, ordering 200 may cost only a little more than you expect. Delivery is AED 25 in Dubai, free on orders over AED 800, and AED 35–100 to the other emirates depending on location; pickup from our Dubai office is free.
Branding with stickers
Aluminium cups are branded with a full-colour logo sticker, which brings two benefits:
- Full colour, no compromise. Gradients, photos and multi-colour logos all reproduce well on a sticker.
- Speed. Applying a sticker is quicker than other decoration methods, which is why lead time is just 3–4 working days.
Design tips for a cup sticker:
- Keep the main logo large and centred, with a clear margin around it.
- Add one supporting line at most, such as an event name, a hashtag or your website.
- Avoid tiny text. It is hard to read on a curved, reflective surface.
- Send vector artwork if you have it. Our team provides free design help and a digital proof before printing.
Ideas for using aluminium cups
Corporate gifts
Pair a branded cup with a welcome pack for new joiners, or include it in a client gift box for the new year. A reusable cup gets used at desks every day, which is the kind of visibility a printed brochure rarely achieves.
Conferences and exhibitions
Hand out cups at your stand with a free drink. Visitors carry your logo around the venue, and the cup goes home with them. For large exhibitions, the 1,000-cup tier brings the price down to AED 1.85 each for 12oz.
Outdoor and winter festivals
At markets and festivals, aluminium cups stand up to sand, wind and busy crowds better than fragile alternatives. Some organisers include the cup in the ticket price and offer refills.
National Day and team celebrations
A cup in the national colours with your logo makes a keepsake from a team celebration, and 3–4 working days means you can still order in late November.
Planning checklist
- Confirm guest numbers and add 10% for staff, VIPs and replacements.
- Choose 12oz or 16oz based on the drinks you will serve.
- Decide whether you want lids, which are optional.
- Send your logo for a free sticker design and proof.
- Approve the proof at least 5 working days before the event to allow for the 3–4 day lead time and a buffer.
Aluminium vs single-use cups for a small event
For smaller guest lists, aluminium can even cost less in total than a printed single-use cup, because of minimum order quantities.
| Option for 200 guests | Minimum order | Total cost | What guests get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12oz aluminium cup | 50 | AED 580 for 200 | A reusable cup to take home |
| 12oz flat plastic cup with lid | 1,000 | AED 1,090 for 1,000 | A single-use cup, with 800 left over |
| 8oz double wall paper cup | 500 | AED 610 for 500 | A hot-drink cup, with 300 left over |
If you will not use the leftover cups at future events, aluminium is both cheaper and more memorable for a guest list of a couple of hundred. For larger crowds of several thousand, single-use cups become the more economical choice, and you might reserve aluminium cups for VIP areas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for aluminium cups?
The minimum is 50 cups, from AED 195 for 12oz and AED 235 for 16oz, VAT included.
How fast can I get branded aluminium cups?
With a logo sticker, 3–4 working days from proof approval. Blank cups take 1–2 working days.
Can aluminium cups be reused?
Yes. They are designed to be reused, which is why they suit gifting and events where guests take the cup home.
Do you deliver to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
Yes. CupCup delivers to all seven emirates, including Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Start your branded cup order
Tell us your event date, guest numbers and cup size, and we will send a free design and proof. WhatsApp +971 55 989 4550 or check prices in the price calculator.