We’re proud of our International parcel delivery rates, and keep our costs for sending to UAE as low as possible, with collection and delivery from just £40.25*, no matter whether you need to send a parcel to Dubai or further afield.

Not only do we offer some of the best-priced courier services from the UK to the United Arab Emirates, they're speedy too – even to the Arabian Peninsula, you can still expect delivery to take just 3 days. Note that we always aim to deliver your items within these timescales, sometimes it can take a little longer for your parcel to arrive, especially to more remote areas.

Remember, to ensure the quickest delivery possible, you should also be aware of what you can and can’t send in the post, particularly to Middle Eastern countries – all items will need clearance through Customs, so ensure you label everything clearly and correctly to avoid any unnecessary delays and costs. 

For any parcel heading outside of the UK, you’ll need to fill out a customs form. This tells the Customs Agents in the destination country about the contents of your package so they can process it correctly.

As with most international postings, when you send a parcel to the United Arab Emirates from the UK, there are sometimes additional customs duties and import taxes that need to be paid, depending on the contents. For example, shipments with a value greater than USD $270 will attract 5% duty and clearance delays. When preparing your package, include an inventory describing all the contents help expedite clearance.

Sending personal effects to the UAE requires additional declaration, and the same duty applies as above if the goods are not used or any items appear to be in commercial quantities. You will need to include a written list of all the goods and a copy of the recipient's passport/visa will be required.

If this sounds like a bit of a challenge, don’t worry - when you book your delivery with us, we will provide you with all the correct forms you need to help your parcel through both UK and UAE customs.

HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations for the United Arab Emirates.

Before booking your courier service to the UAE, please check that all the items you’re planning on sending are allowed; sometimes regular, everyday products to us in the UK are in fact restricted or prohibited to send to other countries.

The UAE is a Muslim country and as such, there are strict regulations around many items; in particular, those which could cause offence to the Muslim culture. Please be mindful of this when sending parcels to the United Arab Emirates and err on the side of caution – check carefully any goods which may not be allowed, and check each time you send something as the regulations can change from time to time.

For more information on restricted and prohibited items for UAE and how to avoid bringing banned items into the country– visit the Government of Dubai website.

Products such as alcohol, fresh (perishable) foodstuffs and narcotics are not only prohibited to send to United Arab Emirates, they’re also on our prohibited list - take a look at the full list before you prepare to send your parcel. In the meantime, some examples of items you can’t post to the UAE include: