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For freelancers, consultants and free-zone founders

Look established from day one

You've got the trade licence and the skills. Now give clients a card that shows your services, work and how to book you — in Arabic and English — without paying for a website or a print run.

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  • Free forever plan
  • No website needed
  • Arabic + English

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Yousef Karam

Brand Designer & Consultant·Karam Studio · Sharjah

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Services

  • Brand identity · from AED 4,500
  • Social media kit · from AED 1,200

Portfolio

  • Recent projects

You're in good company

new companies set up in the UAE in 2025
~250k
Source: The National, January 2026

Standing out among new businesses starts with how easy you are to find, trust and contact.

At a glance

Cardly.ae for freelancers at a glance

Cardly.ae for freelancers at a glance
Recommended planStart on the Free plan (AED 0, no time limit). Pro (AED 25/month or AED 199/year) adds premium themes, no Cardly.ae branding and up to 5 cards. Small studios: Teams from 3 seats.
Recommended NFC cardPVC NFC card — AED 99, one-time. Also consider: Bamboo NFC card — AED 149.
Year 1 for a team of 5AED 1,395: 5 Teams seats billed yearly (5 × AED 180) + 5 × PVC NFC card (AED 99 each, one-time)
Year 1 for a team of 10AED 2,790: 10 Teams seats billed yearly (10 × AED 180) + 10 × PVC NFC card (AED 99 each, one-time)
Key featuresServices with AED prices · portfolio gallery · booking link · WhatsApp first · link for your email signature
DeliveryMade to order and dispatched within 1–3 working days, then delivered across the UAE in 2–4 working days (AED 20; free on orders of AED 199 or more). Express: the next working day after dispatch in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi (AED 35).

Prices in AED

The challenge

The early-stage reality

01

No website yet

A full website costs time and money. Clients still want somewhere to see what you do.

02

Your offer keeps evolving

New services, prices and packages every few months make printed cards outdated quickly.

03

Clients check you out first

Before they reply, prospects look for your portfolio, reviews and a real business behind the name.

04

Every dirham counts

Subscriptions add up. You need a professional presence without another monthly bill.

How Cardly.ae helps

A mini-website in your pocket

Services with prices

List your services or packages with short descriptions and prices in AED.

Portfolio gallery

Show your best work in a gallery or link to Behance, Dribbble, GitHub or your LinkedIn.

Booking link

Link your calendar so clients can book a discovery call without back-and-forth.

WhatsApp first

Most UAE clients prefer WhatsApp. Your card opens a chat with one tap.

Free forever

The Free plan includes one bilingual card, QR code, lead capture and 7-day analytics — no card needed.

In your email signature

Add your card link to your email signature so every email works as an introduction.

Card setup

Recommended setup for a freelancer

Aim for a card a client can understand in ten seconds.

  1. 1Profile: your name, a clear one-line title (“Brand designer for F&B businesses”) and your trading name.
  2. 2A services block with 3–5 services or packages and starting prices.
  3. 3A gallery or links block with your best work.
  4. 4WhatsApp, email and a booking link for a free consultation.
  5. 5A short bio: who you help, where you're based and the languages you work in.
  6. 6Your card link in your email signature, Instagram bio and proposals.

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A PVC NFC card (AED 99) is the low-cost way to hand over your card in person — no reprints when your services change.

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AED 149one-time

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Which plan?

Start on the Free plan. Upgrade to Pro (AED 25/month or AED 199/year) for premium themes, custom colours, no Cardly.ae branding and up to 5 cards — handy if you run more than one business.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Free plan really free?

Yes — AED 0, with no time limit and no payment card required. It includes one bilingual card, QR code, NFC-ready link, save-contact, lead capture and 7-day analytics, with Cardly.ae branding.

Can I use my card instead of a website?

For many freelancers, yes. Your card can hold services, prices, a gallery, links, a booking button and a contact form. When you do build a website, link to it from your card.

Can I run two businesses from one account?

Pro includes up to 5 cards, so you can keep separate cards for different ventures or languages.

I set up businesses for clients. Can we partner?

Yes. Business-setup consultancies and free-zone service providers can contact our partnerships team about offering Cardly.ae to new founders.

Can clients save my contact to their phone?

Yes. A “Save contact” button downloads your details straight into their phone's contacts, on iPhone and Android.

Sources

  1. The National — UAE adds 250,000 companies in 2025, citing the Ministry of Economy and Tourism (6 January 2026) (opens in a new tab) (thenationalnews.com)checked

Your professional card, free in two minutes

Create your bilingual card now, share it by link or QR, and add an NFC card when you're ready.

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Free forever plan · No payment card needed