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Courier prices to send cheap parcels to United Arab Emirates

Here are some example shipping costs to send a parcel to United Arab Emirates. For a personalised quote please enter the weight and dimensions of your item into the quote engine above.

1kg small parcel delivery to United Arab Emirates

DHL Air Express

3-5 days from collection to delivery

£ 59.95

10kg courier service to United Arab Emirates

DHL Air Express

3-5 days from collection to delivery

£ 199.95

20kg large parcel to United Arab Emirates

DHL Air Express

3-5 days from collection to delivery

£ 254.95

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Useful information for sending a parcel to United Arab Emirates

As a middle-eastern hub, importation to the United Arab Emirates is important. Be sure you know the rules before you send a parcel to the country.

Though the country has previously lagged behind many of its neighbours, the United Arab Emirates has become a force to be reckoned with in the region. It wasn't until 1971 that the UAE broke away from Great Britain and gained independence, with seven independent nations combining under the rule of a group of emirs. Unlike many other regional powers, the country did not experience its first election until 2006. The country has some of the most authoritarian rule in the region, despite being surrounded by other strict regimes. Paradoxically, the United Arab Emirates still remains a largely free and open society. When looking at the country's demographics, however, the picture becomes clearer; a full three-fourths of the population is foreign workers or expatriates, with a significant British presence.

Since the discovery of oil in the UAE in 1950, the petroleum industry has been the major hub of economic growth for the entire country. Abu Dhabi became the first region in the United Arab Emirates to export the liquid gold, moving the country from a dying agricultural economy to a booming industrial nation. Careful planning over the years has seen the oil business successfully joined with a conscious campaign to attract business, construction and tourism to the nation, creating a more stable and diversified economic base. Today, Dubai is considered to be a major destination for both business and pleasure. Still, the country is not entirely untouched by the volatile nature of the region, despite its reputation for stability.

While the Philippines used to support its citizens mainly on agricultural products, it is now considered to be an emerging industrial nation. Approximately one-third of the economic base remains in agricultural products, with the remaining portion resting in various service and manufacturing industries. The Philippines produces clothing, coconut oil, copper, fruit, petroleum and electronics. Besides the United States, the Philippine government trades frequently with China, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. They aren't particularly focused on trade relations with the United Kingdom, but there is also no real prejudice in that area.

Import Restrictions

Almost all shipments to the United Arab Emirates are subject to a customs duty upon arrival. Any exceptions are stated specifically in the laws that pertain to import to the UAE. The basic duty fee is five per cent of the shipment's value. Some goods, such as alcohol and cigarettes, have a much higher duty fee- as much as 50 to 100 per cent. To send goods to the UAE, proper documentation is required; this can include the original invoice pertaining to the shipment, a certificate of origin, the bill of entry, and a customs duty receipt or exemption certificate.

While the United Arab Emirates is quite open to the movement of goods across the border, the country is still largely controlled by the central governing body, which is conservative in nature. Because of that, expect to experience close scrutiny of any shipment that contains printed material or media. Books, music and movies will probably be inspected, censored and possibly banned from importation if the government agency finds them to be against the values of the nation. On the other hand, things like loose diamonds may enter the country duty-free. Products like medications need to be approved by the Ministry of Health for importation; private travellers, however, may carry personal quantities if declared properly. Pets and animals may be subject to quarantine and should have current veterinary records.

An indication of what could be prohibited:

• Illicit drugs (hashish, cocaine, heroin, etc)


• Radar Detectors


• Satellite Receivers


• Forged and duplicate currency, bank notes, etc


• Items that are offensive to Muslim culture


• Items that do not adhere to religious, morals or aims to cause corruption and disorder


• Irradiated food products


• Electronic items (watches, car-keys, etc) with a camera and pens with a camera


• Israel manufactured products

The rules published by the UAE pertaining to importation can be found here.

Useful Information
Most expatriates live in the city of Dubai, which is, by far, the most liberal area of the UAE. Shipments will still be subject to the government rules of importation. Dubai, however, does have many tax-free zones because of the large amount of foreign trade accomplished in the city, so it could definitely pay to ship goods straight to this metropolitan hub.

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