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Shipping to Dubai From the US<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What do you want to learn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Options for Shipping to Dubai<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How ShipBob Ships to Dubai<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\nRequest a Quote<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

For over a decade the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been a <\/span>top US export<\/span><\/a> market in the Middle East and Africa region. This Arabian Gulf country has a dynamic economy that is open to international business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its strategic location works as a gateway to the region and makes it a lucrative market for US businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UAE is also the ecommerce leader among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. In the year 2020, the digital shift caused due to COVID resulted in a record $3.9 billion<\/a> in ecommerce sales in the region. <\/span>This was up by <\/span>53%<\/span><\/a> from the previous year and constituted 10% of the total retail sales. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you planning to expand your online business in this exciting market and sell to customers in Dubai? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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This guide provides information on how to ship a package from the US to Dubai, plus tips on how ecommerce brands can better plan international shipping<\/a> logistics with <\/span>ShipBob<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost & delivery speeds for shipping to Dubai from the US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an ecommerce business, your shipping strategy<\/a> could vary from being speed-oriented to being environmentally conscious, plus other factors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When expanding your business, choosing a carrier that is reliable and aligns with your shipping strategy is critical. USPS, UPS, DHL, and FedEx are all major international couriers that ship from the US to Dubai and are trustworthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of shipping options from these couriers. The shipping rates in the table here have been calculated using each carrier\u2019s unique pricing calculators.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A consistent example of a 2 lbs package in March 2022 has been used to determine the prices here. Costs for UPS, DHL, and FedEx have been calculated for a sample package with dimensions of 17\u201d X 13\u201d X 1\u201d (L X W X H). Actual costs may differ.  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: These are general options for consumers shipping orders. To know what ShipBob offers when shipping to other countries like South Africa, please request a quote <\/b>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s exact rates for customers will vary as we charge an all-in \u2018total fulfilment cost<\/a>\u2019 that includes picking, packing, and shipping, among other factors. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Service<\/b><\/td>Price*<\/b><\/td>Delivery Time<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>GXG Envelopes<\/td>$123.85<\/span><\/td>1-3 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>Priority Mail International<\/span><\/td>$61.50<\/span><\/td>6-10 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
USPS<\/b><\/td>Priority Mail Express International<\/span><\/td>$77.30<\/span><\/td>3-5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/b><\/td>Worldwide Expedited<\/span><\/td>$157.34<\/span><\/td>5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/strong><\/td>Worldwide Saver<\/span><\/td>$133.57<\/td>3-4 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/b><\/td>International Economy<\/td>$161.01<\/span><\/td>5 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FedEx<\/b><\/td>International Priority<\/td>$175.69<\/span><\/td>3 business days<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
DHL<\/b><\/td>Express Worldwide<\/td>$122.15<\/td>5 business days <\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to choose a shipping carrier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

International shipping<\/a> comes with many challenges. To choose the right shipping carrier<\/a> for your needs, it\u2019s good practice to assess the merits and demerits of key players.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make shipping to South Africa, you have different options from USPS, UPS, FedEx<\/a>, and DHL. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides shipping rates and transit times, there are other carrier services you will want to keep in mind, including reliable order tracking<\/a>, pick-up options, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of the pros and cons of four leading international shipping companies. This will come to be of use when shipping from the US to Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couriers<\/h4><\/td>

Pros<\/h4><\/td>

Cons<\/h4><\/td><\/tr>

USPS<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Offers economic shipping services <\/span><\/li>
  • Its postal products and services are accessible to everyone in the US<\/span><\/li>
  • A great choice for sending heavier packages because of flat rate shipping options<\/span><\/li>
  • Free package pick-up options are available<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
FedEx<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • More expensive shipping rates<\/span><\/li>
  • Lesser drop-off locations compared to other couriers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
UPS<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Shipping options for large packages weighing up to 150 lbs are available. Freight options for larger loads are available<\/span><\/li>
  • Efficient last-mile tracking<\/span><\/li>
  • Free customs clearance support<\/span><\/li>
  • A large physical footprint in the US allows for easy parcel drop-off<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td>
  • Pick-up service comes with a fee<\/span><\/li>
  • Larger shipments are charged significantly higher than other couriers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
DHL<\/span><\/a><\/td>
  • Uses climate-friendly practices <\/span><\/li>
  • Shipping insurance options are available<\/span><\/li>
  • Free of cost pick-up option<\/span><\/li>
  • Door-to-door solutions offered<\/li>
  • <\/li><\/ul><\/td>