Shipping from China to the United Arab Emirates
We ship from Shenzhen to the United Arab Emirates by express, special line, postal packet, air freight and sea freight. Express parcels reach most addresses in 2 to 5 working days. We also combine goods from several suppliers and ship bulk orders.
Get a price to the United Arab EmiratesWays to ship from China to the United Arab Emirates
| Method | Typical time | Best for | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 2 to 5 working days | Samples and urgent parcels | Door to door, 0.5 to 500 kg |
| Special line | 7 to 12 days | Parcels that can wait a week, and sensitive goods | We run a line to the Middle East. Ask us if it serves your postcode in the United Arab Emirates |
| Postal packet | 10 to 20 days | Parcels under 2 kg | The receiver pays any duty |
| Air freight | 5 to 10 days | Bulk cargo from 21 kg | Airport to door, through Dubai (DXB) |
| Sea freight | By quote | Large or heavy cargo, from 1 cubic metre | Through Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port |
Times are our published ranges, checked October 2026. Customs can add days.
Where your goods arrive
- Air cargo
- Dubai (DXB), Dubai World Central (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- Sea cargo
- Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port
Customs in the United Arab Emirates
Dubai Customs and the federal customs authority clears imports into the United Arab Emirates. Imports pay customs duty and VAT. The rates depend on the product.
Ask for DDP and we clear customs and pay the duty for you. Without DDP, you or your broker clear the goods, and we send the documents.
Bulk orders and combined orders
- Bulk orders
One large order from one factory, shipped by air or sea.
- Consolidation
Goods from several suppliers, sent as one shipment.
- Storage
Hold stock in Shenzhen and ship it in batches.
Selling online in the United Arab Emirates?
Our sister company preps stock and ships it to Amazon warehouses in the United Arab Emirates. Amazon FBA prep at China Fulfillment
Our sister company delivers orders in the United Arab Emirates with cash on delivery. Cash on delivery at China Fulfillment
Questions
What is the cheapest way to ship from China to the United Arab Emirates?
For a parcel under 2 kg, a postal packet costs the least. For large or heavy cargo, sea freight costs the least per kilogram.
What is the fastest way to ship from China to the United Arab Emirates?
Express. Most parcels arrive in 2 to 5 working days. For bulk cargo over 21 kg, air freight takes 5 to 10 days.
Who pays the import duty in the United Arab Emirates?
With DDP, we pay it and you pay one price to the door. Without DDP, the importer pays Dubai Customs and the federal customs authority when the goods arrive.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers before shipping to the United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Your suppliers deliver to our Shenzhen warehouse. We count and check each delivery, then send everything to the United Arab Emirates as one shipment.
Can you ship a bulk order to the United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Your factory delivers to our warehouse. We check the cartons, build pallets if you need them, and ship by air freight from 21 kg or by sea freight from 1 cubic metre.
How do I get a price for shipping from China to the United Arab Emirates?
Send the weight, the box sizes and the delivery postcode on the quote form. We reply with a price for each method that fits.
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Get a price to the United Arab Emirates
Tell us what you ship and where it goes. We reply with a price.