Design Support
In-house designers help turn specifications into finished work, including posters, leaflets and business cards.
AST Digital Print Centre
Al Garhoud
AST Digital Print Centre is a digital printing service in Al Garhoud for everyday documents, photos and business materials. Reviews point to useful in-house design support, including business cards, plus fast turnaround on some urgent orders.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,017 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast Turnaround
Several customers report quick work, including one order completed in 30 minutes instead of the quoted hour.
Photo Layouts
Staff have helped customers fit more photos onto each page, reducing the number of pages needed for printing.
Urgent Hours
A review describes quick printing at 10pm, while another says the agency is open 24 hours for urgent orders.
Easy Access
The centre is described as adjacent to GGICO Metro station on Dubai’s Red Line, and another reviewer found it easy to access.
Repeat Custom
Customers describe returning for years, with one reviewer using AST for printing for six years and another since 2018.
Print Quality
Reviews specifically praise the quality of books, photos and general printing, alongside attention to detail.
Flexible Help
Customers report staff adjusting designs, recommending paper and finishes, and accommodating requests such as QR-code checks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring Files. Bring a soft copy of your photo when possible; one reviewer says this allowed a photo issue to be fixed within minutes.
Confirm Timing. For urgent jobs, confirm the promised ready time at the counter; one order quoted at an hour was completed in 30 minutes.
Visit Personally. If email or phone follow-up stalls during a busy period, visit the centre in person rather than relying only on messages.
Check Pricing. Ask for the exact charge before printing, especially for small runs, since customers have questioned single-print and service pricing.
Test QR Codes. If your design includes a QR code, ask for a scan check before final production; a customer valued that extra check.
Consider Late Visits. For a time-sensitive job, ask whether late service is available; one review reports quick support at 10pm.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, Arcade Building
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
documents scanned
The centre also handles document scanning, including correcting how documents are scanned.
framing
One customer combined printing and framing, then arranged collection at the JLT branch.
rollup banners
A long-term business customer lists rollup banners among the printing jobs handled by AST.
Common Concerns
Price Concern
One reviewer said the centre charged double for a service, while another questioned the one-dirham charge for a single print.
Uneven Service
Two reviews describe a designer ignoring customers for more than an hour and asking them to give up their seats.
Slow Follow-up
A customer who was asked to continue via WhatsApp said repeated messages received no response.
Peak Delays
A long-term customer says email and phone responses can suffer when workloads are heavy, with rare technical delays during busy periods.
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The Bottom Line
AST Digital Print Centre in Al Garhoud handles practical print jobs ranging from paper and photo printing to business cards and promotional materials. Customers also use the in-house design support for layouts, posters and branded items, with several reviews praising the finished quality and attention to detail. Speed is a major draw when the job is straightforward or urgent.
One order expected to take an hour was ready in 30 minutes, while another customer reported quick service at 10pm. The centre is also described as adjacent to GGICO Metro station, making it convenient to reach by Red Line. Photo printing can involve more than simply pressing print: reviewers describe staff fitting more images onto each sheet to reduce paper use, and helping with photo sizes.
Bring a soft copy where possible, and ask for QR codes to be tested if they matter to your design. The main caution is inconsistency. Some customers report friendly, patient help and reasonable pricing, but others describe rude service, unanswered WhatsApp follow-ups, or waits of more than an hour.
Confirm the price and turnaround before leaving an urgent order, and consider visiting in person if messages go unanswered.