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Send a Parcel To United Arab Emirates Fast - DHL Courier Delivery
The United Arab Emirates (often referred to as the UAE) is a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain that was formed in 1971. Need to send a parcel to the UAE? Who better to use than a logistics company that’s been around longer than the country?
Located in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, we’ve been shipping important documents and parcels through our fast and secure parcel delivery service for more than 50 years. And the team in the UAE handle over 5 million parcels a year, meaning you can rest safe in the knowledge that your parcel will be in safe hands when leaving the UK. Plus for extra peace of mind, all parcels are signed for on delivery and you can follow your parcel’s journey every step of the way with free tracking by text, phone or online.
Time to find out how to send a parcel to the UAE? It’s as easy as walk, click or call! Get a quote and select from our three simple options to book your parcel delivery to the United Arab Emirates.
- 1 January, Wednesday - New Year's Day
- 29 March, Saturday - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 30 March, Sunday - Eid al-Fitr
- 31 March, Monday - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 1 April, Tuesday - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 5 June, Thursday - Arafat Day
- 6 June, Friday - Eid al-Adha
- 7 June, Saturday - Eid al-Adha Holiday
- 8 June, Sunday - Eid al-Adha Holiday
- 26 June, Thursday - Islamic New Year
- 4 September, Thursday - Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
- 1 December, Monday - Commemoration Day
- 2 December, Tuesday - National Day
- 3 December, Wednesday - National Day Holiday
* Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates may affect our estimated transit times.

Large and Heavy
Need to ship large or heavy parcels within the UK or internationally? DHL Express simplifies big and heavy parcel shipping, ensuring smooth Customs clearance and accurate compliance with international regulations. We ensure your large and heavy parcels arrive safely, securely and timely.
Express vs Economy
DHL Express offers both Express and Economy international shipping service options. Choose Express for time-critical deliveries or Economy for reliable, less urgent shipping with our Economy Select service (for account holders only).

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- Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE
- The UAE is a federation of seven emirates known as the Trucial States - Abu Dhabi (the largest), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Qaiwain and was formed in 1971
- In addition to a federal president and prime minister, each emirate has a separate ruler who oversees the local government
- Dubai’s Dubai Mall is the world’s largest shopping mall. Its internal area covers 5.9 million square feet and you can ski indoors while shopping
- When the Burj Khalifa in Dubai was inaugurated in January 2010, it officially became the tallest building in the world
- Dubai is the fastest growing city in the world


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