With SpedizioneComoda.com you can send parcels, documents and pallets to the United Arab Emirates from Italy easily, quickly and tracked 🚚. Enter weight and dimensions in the calculator, compare the best couriers and book online in minutes.
With SpedizioneComoda.com you can ship to the United Arab Emirates - Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other 4 emirates - without complications. The UAE is non-EU but has one of the most efficient and modern customs in the world: no import duties for most goods, VAT of 5% introduced in 2018 and one of the fastest customs clearance times in the region.
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follow the shipment until delivery.
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Shipping TipsComfortable: The UAE is a global logistics hub: DHL, FedEx and UPS have first-class operations centres in Dubai. With the correct documentation, customs clearance often takes less than 24 hours. The UAE does not charge customs duties on most imports - only VAT at 5%.
The cost depends on actual and volumetric weight, size, destination emirate and chosen service.
Package weight: | Approximate price: |
|---|---|
0 - 5 kg | from 55 € |
5 - 10 kg | from 64 € |
10 - 20 kg | from 76 € |
20 - 30 kg | from 115 € |
30 - 40 kg | from 214 € |
40 - 50 kg | from 348 € |
Pallet weight: | Approximate price: |
|---|---|
0 - 50 kg | from 348 € |
50 - 100 kg | from 420 € |
100 - 200 kg | from 1,174 € |
200 - 300 kg | from 2,348 € |
Document weight: | Approximate price |
|---|---|
0 - 1 kg | from 41.35 € |
1 - 1.5 kg | from 45.89 € |
1.5 - 2 kg | from 52.84 € |
The calculator always shows up-to-date prices.
Shipments from Italy to the UAE are airborne (~5,000 km) with the main hub in Dubai (DXB).
📍 Indicative examples
⚠️ During Ramadan, customs offices work reduced hours. For urgent shipments during this period, please plan with 2-3 days extra margin.
The UAE is non-EU but has one of the most efficient customs procedures in the Gulf. Required documents:
The UAE do not apply customs duties on most imports - they are a de facto free port. As of 2018, the VAT of 5%, one of the lowest in the world, charged on imports above the de minimis threshold (usually AED 300, about €75). For lower values, often no additional charge.
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🚫 Narcotics (zero tolerance, very severe penalties), weapons, pornographic material, products offensive to Islam, counterfeit articles. Caution: some medicines common in Europe are considered controlled substances in the UAE - always check before shipping medicines.
🍷 Spirits: The UAE allows the import of alcohol but only through specifically licensed operators. Do not ship alcohol between private individuals.
🍝 Always describe the goods accurately: “Women's leather shoes - 1 pair - 150€ - made in Italy” instead of “shoes” or “gift”.
⚠️ The National Day (2-3 December) is the most important secular holiday: two days of closure with logistical delays on adjacent days. Ramadan and Eid remain the most critical periods.
The UAE is a federation of seven emirates:
The UAE does not have a traditional postal system with house numbers on many streets. The most widely used system is based on name of building/complex + area + emirate.
Format for international shipping:
📍 Example (Dubai):
📍 Example (Abu Dhabi):
💡 Advice: International dialling code +971. Remove the leading 0 (050 → +971 50). Always include building name and area - addresses without traditional house numbers require these details for delivery. For Dubai: always specify whether Marina, Downtown, JLT, DIFC, etc.
🇦🇪 Address verification: Emirates Post
The UAE is a federation of 7 emirates with about 10 million inhabitants (of which more than 88% are foreigners). Capital Abu Dhabi, but Dubai is the main commercial, financial and tourist hub. Official language: Arabic. Currency: Emirati dirham (AED). The UAE is the fourth largest economy in the Middle East and one of the countries with the highest GDP per capita in the world.
Dubai is home to the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest skyscraper), the Dubai Mall (one of the world's largest) and the Jebel Ali Port (one of the busiest container ports on the planet). Abu Dhabi is home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Yas Marina F1 circuit.
🇮🇹 Italy-EAU ties are among the deepest in the Arab world: more than 50,000 Italian residents in the UAE (mainly Dubai), strong exports of luxury, design, fashion, furniture and food. Made in Italy is synonymous with premium quality in the UAE. Many Italians move to Dubai for work in finance, real estate, luxury and hospitality - and regularly receive packages from Italy. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Gucci, Prada are iconic brands in the Emirates market.
the package (weight + actual dimensions)
an online quote
and customs documents (pro forma invoice, free export declaration)
and pay online
the waybill
home delivery or delivery to the courier point
Use the quote calculator with DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT.
2-3 days express, 5-7 days economy. With correct documentation, customs clearance often takes less than 24 hours.
Almost never. The UAE does not apply customs duties on most imports. Only the VAT of 5% above the de minimis threshold (~€75) applies.
Only through specifically licensed operators. It is not permitted between private individuals.
Beware of drugs: some medicines common in Europe are controlled substances in the UAE. Always check before shipping medicines.
Yes, we handle pallets. See the price table or contact us.
Yes, available when ordering as a percentage of the insured value.
Integrity, quality and reliability: we want to offer a transparent and customer-oriented shipping experience.
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