Will I have to pay UAE customs duties?

The UAE levies customs duty (typically 5%) on imports, plus UAE VAT (5%) on most goods. A de minimis threshold applies to low-value shipments. Any applicable charges are the responsibility of the recipient and are not included in PostUK shipping costs.

Can I consolidate multiple UK parcels before shipping to the UAE?

Yes. PostUK offers parcel consolidation — we combine multiple parcels into one shipment, which can reduce your overall forwarding cost to the UAE.

Ship UK Parcels to the UAE

Buy from UK retailers that don't ship to the UAE. PostUK gives you a UK delivery address and forwards your parcels to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the Emirates — with full tracking and transparent pricing.

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From £7.99/month membership. Shipping paid per parcel.

UK Parcel Forwarding to the UAE

Many UK online shops don't offer delivery to the UAE, or restrict certain product categories to UK addresses only. PostUK gives you a real UK delivery address so you can shop from any UK retailer and forward parcels to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or anywhere in the Emirates.

British expats living in the UAE, UAE residents who prefer UK pricing and product ranges, and anyone who can't get a UK retailer to ship internationally — PostUK makes it straightforward.

UK electronics work in the UAE — no adaptor needed

The UAE uses the same Type G plugs and 220–240V/50Hz power supply as the UK. UK electronics, appliances, and gadgets purchased from retailers like Currys, John Lewis, or Argos will work in the UAE without any plug adaptor or voltage converter. This makes the UAE one of the easiest destinations for UK electronics forwarding.

How Shipping to the UAE Works

Use your UK delivery address
Register with PostUK and use your UK address when shopping at any UK retailer.
We receive your parcel
When the parcel arrives at our depot, it appears in your account dashboard.
Choose shipping and pay
Select a courier service to the UAE and pay securely online.
Track delivery
Follow your parcel's journey until it reaches you in the UAE.

Transparent Pricing

Shipping prices depend on parcel weight, size, and courier service. With PostUK, you see all available options and the full total before you pay. Use Quick Quote to estimate costs to the UAE before ordering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping to the UAE take?

Standard services to the UAE typically take 4–8 working days. Express options can be faster. Estimated delivery times are shown before payment.

Will I pay UAE customs duties?

The UAE charges customs duty (typically 5%) on most imported goods, plus UAE VAT (5%). Low-value shipments may be imported under the de minimis threshold with reduced or no duty. Any applicable charges are your responsibility and are not included in PostUK forwarding costs.

Will UK electronics work in the UAE?

Yes — the UAE uses the same Type G plugs and 220–240V power as the UK. No adaptor or converter needed for UK electronics.

Can I consolidate parcels before shipping to the UAE?

Yes. PostUK offers parcel consolidation — combine multiple UK orders into one shipment to reduce forwarding costs to the UAE.

Why UAE customers use PostUK

Access UK-only retailers: many UK shops don't ship to the UAE — PostUK gives you a direct route.
No plug adaptor needed: UAE and UK use the same Type G plugs, making UK electronics easy to forward.
UK pricing: buy at UK retail prices for products more expensive or unavailable in the UAE.
Tracked shipping: full tracking from our UK depot to your UAE address.

Start Shipping UK Parcels to the UAE

Create an account, get your UK delivery address, and forward your first parcel to the UAE with PostUK.