Send from Dubai · Food

Send Food Items from Dubai

Dates, chocolates, sweets, spices and packaged foods are some of the most-loved things to send home from Dubai. We ship dry and packaged food worldwide — but destination food rules vary, so here is what you can send and how.

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Updated 13 August 2026

✅ Commonly sent

  • Dates & dried fruits
  • Chocolates & sweets
  • Packaged / sealed dry food
  • Spices & tea/coffee
  • Honey & preserves (sealed)

🚫 Restricted / not allowed

Fresh meat & dairyPerishable / homemade foodPork productsAnything against destination food rules

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What food you can send

Dry, sealed and commercially packaged food travels best — dates, chocolates, sweets, spices, tea and coffee are shipped from Dubai every day. Keep items in their sealed retail packaging with the ingredients and expiry visible, which helps them clear customs.

Perishable, fresh, homemade, meat and dairy items are a problem: many countries restrict or ban them, and they can spoil in transit. Stick to shelf-stable packaged food unless you have checked the destination rules with us first.

Destination food rules

Food is one of the most regulated categories at customs. Countries like Australia, the USA and the UK have strict food and biosecurity controls, and undeclared food can be seized or fined. Always declare food honestly on the invoice and check the destination's rules — we will tell you what is allowed for your route.

Packaged food usually carries little or no duty in gift quantities, but commercial quantities are treated as imports. If you are sending food for a business, we handle the labelling and paperwork.

Popular destinations

See full pricing and delivery times for the routes people send food on most.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I send dates and chocolates from Dubai?
Yes — dates, chocolates and sweets are among the most popular items we ship. Keep them in sealed retail packaging with the ingredients and expiry visible so they clear customs smoothly.
Can I send homemade or fresh food abroad?
Generally no. Fresh, perishable, homemade, meat and dairy items are restricted or banned by many countries and can spoil in transit. Stick to sealed, shelf-stable packaged food, or check the destination rules with us first.
Will food be charged customs duty?
Packaged food in gift quantities usually carries little or no duty, but commercial quantities are treated as imports and may be dutied. Always declare food honestly — undeclared food can be seized or fined, especially in strict countries.
Which countries have strict food import rules?
Australia, the USA, the UK and New Zealand are among the strictest on food and biosecurity. Undeclared food can be seized or fined. Declare everything and check with us before shipping food to these destinations.
How much does it cost to send food from Dubai?
It depends on weight and destination — dates and packaged food can be heavy, so use the rate calculator to estimate, then WhatsApp us with the items for a confirmed quote.
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