DHL Express delivery in 4–6 days. We're an authorized DHL partner with rates up to 60% lower than counter prices. Free pickup across the UAE.
Published retail rates vs our DHL partner rate
| Carrier | Transit | Retail Rate | Our Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DHL Express | 4–6 days | AED 1218 | AED 487 | PARTNER RATE |
Aramex |
4–6 days | 694 | — | |
FedEx |
4–6 days | 999 | — | |
UPS |
4–6 days | 1072 | — |
Dubai → Kenya express pricing (actual rates may vary by dimensions)
* Indicative rates. Final pricing confirmed based on actual weight, dimensions & contents.
Tell us the weight and we'll WhatsApp you the confirmed price
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Sending a parcel from Dubai to Kenya is straightforward with our DHL partner service.
Message us on WhatsApp or use the calculator above. Tell us the weight, box size, and what you're shipping. We'll confirm the exact rate within minutes.
We arrange a DHL courier to collect from your door — anywhere in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah. Parcels over 3kg qualify for free pickup.
Customs documentation, waybill preparation, and commercial invoice — all handled. You'll receive a DHL tracking number for real-time monitoring.
DHL Express delivers to Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru and all major areas, typically within 4–6 days.
Not sure? WhatsApp us and we'll check for you.
Goods entering Kenya are assessed by the Kenya Revenue Authority, which sets the duty from the item's HS classification and value. Beyond duty itself, Kenya adds a few standard charges that catch people out, so the headline duty rate is rarely the whole story. As with most African lanes, the total landed cost can be higher than a similar shipment to the Gulf or Europe, so it pays to budget for it.
As an indicative guide for 2026, common duty bands are 0%, 10% and 25%, with many finished consumer goods at 25%, on top of 16% VAT. Kenya also charges an Import Declaration Fee of about 3.5% and a Railway Development Levy of about 2%, both calculated on the customs value. The receiver named on the parcel pays these before release. Confirm the current figures with KRA using the link above.
Clearance through Nairobi (JKIA) is generally efficient but can slow down when documents or values are unclear, so accuracy matters. We prepare a proper commercial invoice and packing list, apply correct HS codes and realistic values, and where a KRA PIN is needed for a business parcel we tell you early. You get updates through the process and a heads-up on likely duty before the parcel lands.
Air express suits most parcels, samples and business stock going to Nairobi, Mombasa and beyond. Expect roughly 4–6 days door to door with full tracking, which is why it is the default for anything you actually need soon.
Sea freight through Mombasa is the cheaper route for large or heavy consignments, but only if you can wait several weeks. Once you are shipping pallets or cubic metres it wins on cost per kilo, though clearance at the port adds time on top of the sailing.
Tell us on WhatsApp what you are sending, how heavy it is and where in Kenya it is going, and we will give you a straight answer on whether air or sea is the smarter option for your load.
Same DHL Express service. Same tracking. Much better price.
Rates start from about AED 280, with roughly AED 46 per kg after the base. A 5kg parcel is around AED 487 as a rough guide. That usually undercuts standard retail courier counter prices for the same weight, and we confirm the exact cost once we know the destination and box size.
Air express is typically 4–6 days to Nairobi and other main cities. Clearance at JKIA is usually smooth but can add a day if paperwork needs sorting, so we quote a realistic window rather than a best-case guess.
Expect import duty (commonly 0%, 10% or 25% by category), plus 16% VAT, a 3.5% Import Declaration Fee and a 2% Railway Development Levy. These are indicative for 2026. The receiver pays them before KRA releases the goods. Verify your rate on the KRA website.
Yes. Electronics, accessories and gifts move on this lane regularly. They are dutiable, so we declare them accurately with real values to keep clearance smooth. Send us the item list and we will note anything that needs extra care.
Every shipment is tracked door to door. If you are not in a rush, ask us about a slower economy air rate that trims the cost in exchange for a longer transit. We will lay out both options so you can pick what suits your budget.
Yes. We regularly move business stock, samples and bulk orders, and we can set up a corporate account with agreed rates for frequent shippers. Message us your volumes and destinations and we will build pricing around them.
We'll WhatsApp you a confirmed rate within 2 hours.
Sending stock, samples or B2B orders — not a personal parcel? Commercial shipments to Kenya need the right paperwork, and we prepare it for you. Here's what a business shipment usually needs: