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Shipping to UAE

If you need to send a package to Dubai or another location within the United Arab Emirates, Parcel Monkey will help you compare shipping rates from top international couriers to find the cheapest shipping from the USA to the UAE.

Using our shipping calculator, you can compare economy and expedited shipping options to major UAE cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai, so you can find a tracked courier service from multiple international carriers that fits your budget and timeline.

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UAE Address Format

All post to the UAE is delivered to PO boxes. Since there are a lot of identical street numbers, you should display the addressee's mobile number and email address if you know it, so the courier can make contact if there's any uncertainty.

Check out the Universal Postal Union’s guide for more on how to address a package to the UAE.

Example Address

MR. AHMED AL MANSOORI

P.O. BOX 12345

DUBAI

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Before You Book

Customs advice for shipping to UAE

The UAE applies a base duty of around five percent of a shipment's value. High-duty items such as alcohol and cigarettes can attract duty of 50-100 percent, so it's worth checking rates before you book.

You'll need to provide accurate documentation with your shipment, including invoices, certificates of origin, and bills of entry — we'll help you complete this as part of the booking process.

Printed material and media, such as books, music and movies, are subject to content scrutiny by UAE customs. Loose diamonds enter the UAE duty-free, while medications require approval from the UAE Ministry of Health before they can be imported.

The following items are restricted or prohibited from import/export to the UAE:

  • Gambling devices

  • Ivory

  • Precious metals and stones

  • Alcohol and cigarettes (subject to high import duty of up to 100 percent)

  • Medications without Ministry of Health approval

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, so if in doubt please contact our customer support team before you book your delivery.

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to ship to UAE?

You can send a package from the US to the UAE from as little as $21.42 when you book online with Parcel Monkey. Simply get a quote through our shipping calculator to compare prices from a range of couriers.

How long does it take to ship to UAE?

Delivery times from the US to the UAE vary depending on whether you choose our economy or expedited shipping options — book online with Parcel Monkey to compare exact delivery estimates for your shipment.

How do I address a package to the UAE?

All post to the UAE is delivered to PO boxes, and since there are a lot of identical street numbers, we recommend including the recipient's mobile number and email address on the package. You can find more information in the Universal Postal Union's guide before filling out your label to make sure your parcel arrives without delay.