UAE citizens always face some issues while shopping from USA, like that Amazon doesn’t ship directly to UAE,Β and When you buy more than one product fromΒ Zappos,Β 6 PM,Β Amazon,Β Macy’s, andΒ Sephora, shipping each package separately toΒ United Arab EmiratesΒ can be very expensive, and theΒ shipping from USA to UAE sometimes are the same as domestic in UAE
πWhy Shopping or Shipping from USA?
Do you know that shipping from USA is not expensive at all? And it doesn't take more than 5 days to receive your order at your home?
β Advantages:-
Yes it’s real, nowadays shopping from USA to UAE has been so easy and it can be done easily and thanks to forwarding companies like Farwadly & MYUS that has made shopping from USA easy.
1- Better prices than the UAE.
You will access exclusive offers that are only in the USA, especially in the events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Back to school season .. and at the end you’ll find that the end cost product will be affordable than the local product prices in UAE.
2- Access to Exclusive Products In USA.
Many global brands release their latest or exclusive items only in the US. Shipping from the USA gives you access to a wider selection β from tech gadgets and fashion to beauty and wellness products.
3- Fast and Reliable Delivery Options.
With international forwarding services “like Farwadly “, you can benefit from quick delivery β often within 4 to 9 days β and advanced package tracking.
4- Easy Consolidation, More Savings.
βDisadvantages:
1- International Shipping Cost.
However you’ll save if you are buying too many products, if you order one item it will cost you much higher than buying two or three products.
2- Custom duty!!
In UAE it’s not a problem at all, but it’s hidden anyway.
3- Returns are not accepted!!
Sometimes return window will be closed, guess what!! Farwadly can handle your returns.
πWhat are the different types of shipping?
When it comes to shipping from USA to UAE there are many shipping methods you can choose from, every shipping method has it’s own level of convenience, speed and cost
π§ Summary
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Shipping Method | Cost | Speed | Consolidation | Best For |
---|---|---|---|---|
Direct from Store | 1 item from 1 store | |||
DHL / FedEx | Urgent or business docs | |||
Forwarding Services | Everyday shoppingΒ | |||
Freight Forwarders | Businesses and resellers |
1- Direct Shipping from Store in USA!!
Some stores in USA offer international shipping directly to UAE and it’s cheap.
Pros:
* Simple and Fast
Cons:
* Limited stores that offer international shipping.
* High cost especially when you will order more than 1 item.
* Pay for every shipment separately.
2- Courier Express Service "Aramex - DHL - Fedex" !!
This is one of the most common ways to ship from USA to UAE because of the level of secure.
Pros:
* Very secured.
* Insurance on all shipments.
Cons:
* There is no consolidation.
* High shipping cost.
* Doesn’t suit regular shoppers.
3- Forwarding services like "Farwadly - Myus" !!
If you’re searching for the cheapest option in all the options here is the cheapest one.
- Nowadays Most of the shoppers has been using Forwarding services suck like MYUS and Aramex Shop & Ship because of just the pricing is much better especially when you’re a seller in UAE.
Pros:
* Very cheap especially when you’re shipping many items.
* Consolidation service.
* Shop from any website in the US with no restrictions.
* Great for both personal and business use.
Cons:
* Hassle to manage many orders.
* Customs still hidden in most of the companies.
4- Freight Forwarders for businesses.
Most probably this service is only available if you’re a business and you ship large amount of orders every month to your country.
Pros:
* Very cheap especially when you’re shipping many items.
* Consolidation service.
* Shop from any website in the US with no restrictions.
* Great for small business.
Cons:
* Not available for personal use.
* Customs still hidden in the most of companies.
π’Final Word!!
Most probably forwarding service will be the best choice for you if you want to do shopping from USA to UAE also the shipping, the forwarding service will always be the best choice for you all the time.
- Check Farwadly price as it starts from 3.5$ for every 1/2 KG !!!
- Check MY US Price the prices start from only 9$ !!
βοΈ Top Forwarding and Shipping companies!!
Let me create you a small summary about all the shipping companies from USA to UAE that you can use even you are an end user or even you are a big business.
In this section we’ll walk you through all the shipping companies and our comparison will be based on:
- Speed.
- Shipping cost.
- Reliabilty.
- Customer support
- Extra external services.
πComparison Summery: Top Shipping Companies from the USA to UAE
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Shipping Company | Price | Fast Shipping | Consolidation | Customer Support | Best For |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aramex (S&S) | High | Medium | Good | Casual shoppers | |
MyUS | High | Excellent | Frequent shoppers / Businesses | ||
Stackry | Medium | Medium | Good | Multi-store shoppers | |
Shipito | Low | Slow to Medium | Moderate | Budget-conscious users | |
Farwadly | Individuals & businesses in Egypt & UAE |
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β Top pick: Farwadly!!
Farwadly is a rising forwarding company designed specifically for Egyptian and UAE shoppers, offering a powerful blend of affordability, speed, and support.
Β Β Β Β Pros:
Arabic and English interface
Cheapest international shipping starting from.
Free Consolidation
Active Customer support.
Delivery to your doorstep in 4 – 9 Days.
Transparent pricing, No Hidden fees.
Take photos for the product after receiving the order & consolidation
There is no fees on membership.
Β Β Β Β Cons:
Still Startup company in UAE.
Aramex "Shop & Ship" !!
Aramex is a familiar name in the region as it’s considered the most well known name in the forwarding service overall, and their Shop & Ship (S&S) service offers U.S. addresses for online shopping.
Pros:
Trsuted brand across middle east.
Fixed pricing tiers.
Mobile App is available.
Cons:
Higher rate Compared to new forwarding companies.
Consolidation service is not Free!!
Limited flexibilty with customs documents.
MyUS.Com ... The Hero of forwarding !!
It’s considered on of the most oldest forwarding companies in the world overall that has been aquired from Aramex in the last few years.
Pros:
Wellknown brand.
Offers business accounts for large businesses.
Has a very good fast processing.
Cons:
Membership is expensive compared to other forwarding companies.
Consolidation is not free and if need extra packing you will pay much more!!
This is the most expensive option for the ligh users.
Stackry!!
This one of the most flexible forwarding companies that you may deal with in UAE espcially, as it’s a very wellknown brand in UAE.
Pros:
Free membership and the address is free.
Free storage for 45 days.
Consolidation is available but it’s paid.
Cons:
There are many charges on many services.
There are many complaints about their customer service overall.
Shipito!!
Shipito considered an American company that’s operating from the US and their prices cosidered as one of the most costy forwarding companies.
Pros:
Competitive rates for some shipments.
Various membership levels.
Mobile App support.
Cons:
Cnofusing interface for beginners.
There is not Arabic language support.
β Final Thoughts: Which Shipping Company Should You Choose?
There are many options when it comes to shipping from the USA to the UAE β but not all services are created equal. Whether you’re an individual looking to shop from U.S. stores or a business importing bulk orders, the right shipping partner can make a huge difference in cost, speed, and convenience.
At Farwadly, we combine the lowest shipping prices, fast delivery (4β9 days), and daily customer support β plus we offer totally free consolidation, something many competitors charge extra for.