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Book Printing Company for Sale in Dubai, UAE

For sale: English-language publisher specialised in fiction, non-fiction and children's books, and screen-to-film adaptations.
This Business is on a Premium Plan
Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees 2 - 5
Legal Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Reported Sales USD 138 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 114 thousand
EBITDA Margin Operating at loss
Industries Book Printing
Locations  Dubai
Local Time 2:59 AM Asia / Dubai
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
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Asking Price: USD 340 thousand (Native Currency: AED 1,250,000)
Reason: The founder is seeking a strategic partner or acquirer to take the business into its next phase of g... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 109 thousand
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Business Overview
Founded 9 years ago, the business was established to create a new model of publishing in the Middle East — combining traditional publishing quality with the flexibility and author-focus of independent publishing.

Key highlights:
- First GCC publisher selected to showcase books at the Venice International Film Festival / Venice Production Bridge book adaptation market.
- Dubai-based independent publishing house.
- Approximately 50 published books.
- Worked with authors from the UAE, Middle East, and internationally.
- Built a recognised regional publishing brand.
- Strong relationships with authors, bookstores, literary organisations, cultural institutions, and creative communities.
- Books launched in locations including Dubai, New York, Lisbon, Mumbai, Johannesburg, Bali, Doha, and at Emirates Literature Festival events.

Revenue Model:
- Author publishing packages.
- Book sales.
- Rights and licensing.
- Education and creative services.
Products & Services Overview
The business is an independent publishing house and creative ecosystem based in Dubai, specialising in publishing high-quality books and developing author brands. The company operates a hybrid publishing model, combining professional publishing services with author development, marketing, events, and creative education.

Core products and services:
1. Hybrid publishing services (primary revenue stream):
Full-service publishing packages for authors, including:
- Editorial development.
- Copyediting and proofreading.
- Book design and production.
- ISBN registration and publishing.
- Printing and distribution support.
- Marketing and launch support.
- Rights management.

Clients are primarily:
- Entrepreneurs.
- Coaches and consultants.
- Business leaders.
- Thought leaders.
- Fiction and children's authors.
- Regional writers seeking international publishing standards.

Authors use our business to transform manuscripts, ideas, and personal expertise into professionally published books that support their personal brand, business growth, and legacy.

2. Published book catalogue:
The business owns and manages a catalogue of approximately 50 published titles across:
- Children's literature.
- Literary fiction.
- Narrative nonfiction.
- Memoir.
- Personal development.
- Regional and cultural stories.

Books are sold through:
- Online channels.
- Bookstores.
- Literary festivals.
- Corporate and educational partnerships.
- Direct author events.

The catalogue includes internationally distributed titles, with some books translated into multiple languages, acquired for screen adaptations, and one bestselling title achieving over 80,000 copies sold.

3. Author education and creative programmes:
Additional services include:
- Writing courses.
- Manuscript assessments.
- Mentoring programmes.
- Publishing guidance.
- Creative workshops.

These services support aspiring authors before and after publication.
Assets Overview
Physical assets:
- Remaining inventory of printed books.
- Event materials.

Intellectual property assets:
- Photography/video assets.
- Brand name.
- Publishing imprint.
- Website domains.
- Social media accounts.
- Brand identity and marketing assets.
- Copyright and ownership interests in published works (subject to individual author agreements)
- ISBN registrations.
- Publishing systems and processes.

Publishing catalogue:
- Approximately 50 published titles.
- Existing back catalogue.
- Book metadata.
- Cover designs.
- Interior files.
- Marketing materials.
- Sales history and performance data.

Commercial assets:
- Existing author relationships.
- Author pipeline.
- Retail and distribution relationships.
- Cultural and literary partnerships.
- Supplier relationships.
- Publishing workflows.
- Templates and operational systems.

Digital assets:
- Website.
- Online bookstore.
- Email database/newsletter subscribers.
- Customer database.
- Social media channels.
- Digital marketing assets.
Facilities Overview
Fully remote team, so the business currently has low overhead costs. The business model does not require significant physical infrastructure as editorial, design, marketing, printing, and distribution activities are managed through a network of specialist partners and contractors.
Capitalization Overview
The company has been owner-funded and operated conservatively, prioritising brand development, catalogue creation, and long-term intellectual property value. There is no debt or loans, and it has two shareholders.
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