How to send a letter to United Arab Emirates

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

United Arab Emirates

Sending post to United Arab Emirates
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time6-14 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodeNo national postcodes; P.O. Box widely used.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
<EMIRATE>
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Example
Fatima Al Mansoori
P.O. Box 99999
DUBAI
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
More examples
Street (courier):
Omar Hassan
Office 1203, Tower A, Sheikh Zayed Rd
DUBAI
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
No national postcodes; P.O. Box widely used.
Language
Arabic/English; uppercase emirate.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
6-14 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Always include correct P.O. Box; add phone for courier.
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