24/7 access
Round-the-clock opening is useful for urgent printing, late-night visits and last-minute jobs.
Desco Copy & Print Center - Sheikh Zayed Road (Photo Studio)
Al Wasl
Desco Copy & Print Center in Al Wasl combines a print shop with a photo studio. Customers use it for sharp rush jobs such as business cards, large photo prints and passport pictures, with 24/7 access making late-night or last-minute work easier.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,341 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Rush cards
A customer received 100 laminated 400gsm business cards in 30 minutes after sending the file ahead.
Photo speed
Passport pictures were completed in under five minutes during an early-morning visit.
Custom work
Reviews mention detailed custom embroidery on a bathrobe, as well as fast mug and fridge-magnet orders.
Hands-on guidance
Staff helped customers choose print options, prepare art certificates and work through multiple changes.
Framing option
The branch also handles framing, with one customer finding its frames cheaper than options in Satwa.
Tips for a Better Visit
Send files. For a rush business-card job, send the file before arriving so a sample can be prepared in advance.
Confirm design. If you need file design or layout help, ask whether a designer appointment is required before travelling to the branch.
Check proofs. For labels or delivery orders, confirm the final layout and printed result carefully before accepting the job.
Try early. Early visits may suit quick photo jobs: one customer had passport pictures completed in under five minutes.
Use parking. A review reports parking space outside the branch, which may help when collecting larger or urgent orders.
Expect options. For specialist jobs, ask about framing and quality recommendations rather than assuming the branch only handles basic printing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop No. 05, Al Thouraya Building - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Wasl, 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 |
Common Concerns
High prices
One customer found the prices somewhat high despite praising the branch and its 24/7 opening.
Design bookings
A customer was turned away after being told the designer required an appointment and was booked for three hours.
Order error
One label order took an hour to arrange and was eventually delivered incorrectly, with the customer disputing the response.
Crowding
An older review mentions crowding around colour printing and photocopying, along with a request for a clearer queue system.
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The Bottom Line
Desco Copy & Print Center on Sheikh Zayed Road is a practical stop in Al Wasl for more than straightforward photocopying. Customers mention rush business cards, large photo prints, passport pictures, art certificates and personalised items, while the photo studio handles visa and passport-style work. The branch’s 24/7 opening is a real advantage when a deadline arrives at an awkward hour.
Speed is a recurring strength. One customer sent a business-card file ahead and collected 100 laminated 400gsm cards in 30 minutes; another had passport pictures printed in under five minutes during an early-morning visit. Reviews also describe custom embroidery on a bathrobe, mugs ready quickly and same-day fridge magnets.
Staff are often praised for patiently explaining options, checking details and accommodating last-minute changes. There are a few reasons to plan rather than simply walk in with a complicated request. One customer was sent to Sheikh Zayed Road for design help, then found out that the designer needed an appointment and was booked for three hours.
Another reported a label being delivered incorrectly after a lengthy phone process. Prices were described as a little high, and an older review mentions crowding around colour printing and photocopying. For urgent or customised work, send files early, confirm design requirements and check the final proof.