Courier to UAE — Free Doorstep Pickup & 3-Layer Packing
Send parcels, documents and eligible food or medicines from Hyderabad to the UAE from ₹420/kg on 21kg+. Choose express delivery in 2–3 working days or a 10-day economy service via DHL, FedEx, UPS, Aramex & more.
From ₹420/kg on 21kg+ · free doorstep pickup & 3-layer packing · DHL, FedEx, UPS & more
- 18+Years, since 2008
- 220+Parcels delivered
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Why SLP Express for the UAE lane
As an independent multi-carrier service with access to DHL, FedEx, UPS & more based in Hyderabad, we operate on wholesale volume rather than counter markup. SLP compares suitable available services and confirms the applicable rate by destination, contents, chargeable weight and delivery need. At your door the parcel is weighed and measured openly and captured in photos from both sides as a condition record, then sealed with the branded SLP mark. This UAE lane has been in continuous operation since 2008, fronted by a real Hyderabad team available on WhatsApp without pause.
Sending a parcel from Hyderabad to the UAE
For parcels heading to the Gulf, everything begins on WhatsApp: share what you're sending, a rough weight, and the Hyderabad area for collection. The UAE is among our busiest lanes, so we respond quickly and know the Dubai and Abu Dhabi delivery routes well. We check your items against current UAE customs rules, confirm the applicable rate, and confirm the pickup window once your exact address is known.
We then turn up, pack in front of you to the 3-layer standard, and prepare the invoice and customs declaration, putting a tracking number in your hands the same evening. The parcel rides DHL Express or FedEx International Priority into the UAE door-to-door, with a WhatsApp update at every stage along the way.
How we ship to UAE
DHL Express
2-3 working days
Quickest to Dubai and Abu Dhabi via DHL's Gulf hubs; well suited to time-sensitive parcels and Gulf families.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 working days
A dependable regular choice into the UAE for ongoing family shipments.
What you can send to UAE
Day-to-day items generally clear to the UAE with ease, though Gulf customs keeps a firm grip on certain goods. Since eligibility rests on the specific item, not simply its category, run your complete list past us on WhatsApp before pickup and we'll verify what's permitted.
✅ We can ship to UAE
- ✅ Documents and certificates
- ✅ Clothing and textiles
- ✅ Books and printed material
- ✅ Personal-use electronics
- ✅ Gifts and household items
- ✅ Non-perishable packaged food (checked per item)
- ✅ Personal-use medicines with a prescription
❌ We cannot ship to UAE
We cannot accept items banned under UAE import law regardless of packaging or declared value. Gulf customs keeps a strict prohibited list.
- ❌ Pork and pork products
- ❌ Alcohol (prohibited in parcels)
- ❌ Narcotics and controlled substances
- ❌ Firearms, ammunition and weapon parts
- ❌ Unregistered or controlled medicines
- ❌ Counterfeit or trademark-infringing goods
Indicative rates to UAE
Rates effective 23 Aug 2026 · INR · all-inclusive (GST-inclusive as confirmed) · At the border, the Federal Customs Authority and Dubai Customs share the work. Personal and gift parcels up to AED…
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| Weight | Economy | FedEx | UPS Express | DHL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 g | ₹1,800Lowest8-12 working days | ₹3,1003-5 working days | ₹2,9003-6 working days | ₹3,3002-3 working days |
| 1 kg | ₹2,000Lowest8-12 working days | ₹3,4003-5 working days | ₹3,2003-6 working days | ₹3,8002-3 working days |
| 2 kg | ₹2,400Lowest8-12 working days | ₹4,1003-5 working days | ₹4,0003-6 working days | ₹4,6002-3 working days |
| 3 kg | ₹2,800Lowest8-12 working days | ₹5,4003-5 working days | ₹5,0003-6 working days | ₹5,5002-3 working days |
| 4 kg | ₹3,200Lowest8-12 working days | ₹6,0003-5 working days | ₹6,1003-6 working days | ₹6,2002-3 working days |
| 5 kg | ₹3,600Lowest8-12 working days | ₹6,6003-5 working days | ₹7,1003-6 working days | ₹6,9002-3 working days |
| 6 kg | ₹3,100Lowest8-12 working days | ₹7,7003-5 working days | ₹8,1003-6 working days | ₹8,5002-3 working days |
| 7 kg | ₹3,600Lowest8-12 working days | ₹8,3003-5 working days | ₹8,8003-6 working days | ₹10,0002-3 working days |
| 8 kg | ₹3,700Lowest8-12 working days | ₹8,9003-5 working days | ₹9,5003-6 working days | ₹11,6002-3 working days |
| 9 kg | ₹4,200Lowest8-12 working days | ₹9,5003-5 working days | ₹10,2003-6 working days | ₹13,1002-3 working days |
| 10 kg | ₹4,600Lowest8-12 working days | ₹10,1003-5 working days | ₹11,0003-6 working days | ₹14,7002-3 working days |
| 11 kg+ | ₹420/kgLowest8-12 working days | ₹980/kg3-5 working days | ₹1,070/kg3-6 working days | ₹1,440/kg2-3 working days |
| 21 kg+ | ₹420/kgLowest8-12 working days | ₹890/kg3-5 working days | ₹930/kg3-6 working days | ₹1,290/kg2-3 working days |
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UAE customs & duty reality
At the border, the Federal Customs Authority and Dubai Customs share the work. Personal and gift parcels up to AED 1,000 are generally free of customs duty, while a 5% import VAT reaches most goods in this GCC market.
📋 We prepare
- Commercial invoice with an honest, itemised value — we prepare this
- Recipient's full UAE address, including Emirates and PO Box or street area, and a working phone number
- Sender ID (passport or Aadhaar) for export KYC
- For medicines: prescription or doctor's letter on letterhead
⚖️ Limits to know
- Personal and gift parcels valued at AED 1,000 or less are generally exempt from customs duty
- A 5% import VAT is collected on most shipments, separate from any customs duty
- Tobacco, alcohol and vape products are always dutiable and restricted in parcels
- Most parcels clear Dubai and Abu Dhabi within a day or two with clean documentation
🚫 Common hold reasons
- Vague item descriptions on the invoice
- Declared value that doesn't match the actual contents
- Undeclared electronics or high-value items
- Banned items: pork, alcohol, narcotics, unregistered medicines
💰 Duty reality
Destination customs duty for a parcel to United Arab Emirates depends on the contents, declared value, tariff classification, and the decision of Federal Customs Authority / Dubai Customs. We prepare an accurate itemised invoice and explain known requirements before dispatch, but we do not promise a duty amount, clearance outcome, or release date. If the carrier or authority requests more information, we help you respond with the shipment records available to us.
How we pack your UAE parcel — right in front of you
Every UAE parcel receives our 3-layer treatment — a sealed inner layer, cushioning, and an export-grade outer carton — topped with the branded SLP seal for easy identification in transit. Materials come with us, so you simply pass over your goods. Fragile or antique pieces are crated in wood with bubble-wrap, and food or liquids are double-packed leak-proof as the norm.
What the process actually looks like
Sending to UAE for the first time?
Sending to the UAE the first time? It's a short, clear process. Message us the items and where in Hyderabad to collect; we confirm what's allowed under Gulf customs, confirm the applicable rate, then collect free — our team arrives carrying the packing, weighing and packing in front of you. That evening a tracking number is yours, and the parcel proceeds door-to-door into the UAE with us on WhatsApp around the clock should customs ask anything.
📦 Tracking
A DHL or FedEx tracking number reaches you the evening of collection, and every genuine milestone afterwards brings a WhatsApp update — pickup in Hyderabad, departure, transit, UAE arrival, clearance, out for delivery, and confirmed handover.
🚪 Recipient not home?
If nobody receives the parcel in the UAE, DHL or FedEx will usually try again or leave it at a nearby pickup point. We follow the tracking and message you to arrange the redelivery so the parcel stays put rather than returning to India.
What customers say about shipping to UAE
Real Google reviews live on our customer reviews page — we do not invent named testimonials here.
Free pickup across Hyderabad for United Arab Emirates deliveries
Free doorstep pickup covers every locality in Hyderabad, not just the areas listed below — think of this as a starting list, not the limit. We confirm your exact pickup slot after reviewing your complete address.
- Ameerpet
- Banjara Hills
- Begumpet
- Gachibowli
- HITEC City
- Jubilee Hills
- Kondapur
- KPHB
- Kukatpally
- LB Nagar
- Madhapur
- Mehdipatnam
- Secunderabad
- SR Nagar
Frequently asked questions — international courier to UAE
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Guides worth reading before you send
Written for this lane and for parcels from Hyderabad generally.
Sources
Customs and service guidance on this page references:
- Dubai Customs — GCC duty threshold of AED 1,000 for consignments (via EY tax alert)
- UAE Federal Tax Authority — 5% import VAT on goods
- DHL — Express transit times from India to the UAE
Rules change. Confirm the current position before you ship — we check it with the carrier on every booking.