International5 min readDecember 22, 2025

How to Ship Products to the UAE from the US

The UAE is a fast-growing e-commerce market. Here is what US sellers need to know to ship there.

The UAE — particularly Dubai — is a major re-export hub with a well-developed import infrastructure. US goods enter duty-free under the US-UAE Trade and Investment Framework, with standard customs processing at Dubai International Airport or Port Jebel Ali.

Amazon.ae is the primary marketplace for reaching UAE consumers. FBA for Amazon UAE requires inventory shipped to UAE-based Amazon FCs. The prep requirements are similar to Amazon US but include Arabic-language labeling for certain product categories.

For direct-to-consumer or B2B shipping, Emirates SkyCargo and DHL both have direct flights from Miami International Airport to Dubai. Transit times are typically 1–3 business days via air freight.

South Florida's direct air routes to Dubai make it one of the most efficient US departure points for UAE-bound e-commerce freight — better than many inland US cities that require a domestic leg before international departure.

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