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USA to UAE

Ship air cargo from USA to the UAE via direct flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. UAE Customs clearance, bilingual Arabic/English documentation, and delivery across all seven emirates.
  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Ajman
  • Ras Al Khaimah
  • Nationwide
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Full cargo insurance available. If anything goes wrong, we handle it. Your shipment is protected.

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First Time Importing to the UAE?

Our Dubai-based team handles Dubai Customs and Abu Dhabi Customs clearance, importer code registration, ESMA conformity certificates, Dubai Municipality food permits, and bilingual Arabic/English documentation for GCC compliance.

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Why 4,000+ Emirati businesses trust us

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Since 2009, we’ve helped Emirati businesses ship from the USA via the fastest direct air routes. Our teams in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai handle UAE Customs clearance, bilingual Arabic/English documentation, and delivery across all seven emirates plus GCC onward distribution.
  • No hidden fees — VAT and duties quoted upfront
  • Door-to-door from any US city to all seven emirates
  • Dedicated Arabic/English-speaking account manager
  • Free 30-day warehousing before UAE dispatch
  • Real-time tracking from USA across the globe
  • Full cargo insurance with UAE claims support
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Who Ships from USA to the UAE with ExFreight?

Middle East & GCC Regional Distribution

  • Direct delivery to Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) and DAFZA
  • Free Zone bonded warehouse integration for re-export
  • UAE Customs clearance and GCC onward distribution
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Emirati Importers & Luxury Retailers

  • Express air freight to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
  • Air freight to Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah
  • Dubai Customs clearance and ESMA certification advisory
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Need it fast? Air freight from USA reaches the UAE in 2-3 days via direct flights to Dubai DXB, Abu Dhabi AUH, and Dubai World Central.
  • 2-3 day delivery across UAE
  • Direct flights to DXB and AUH
  • Charter and oversized cargo available
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UAE as Middle East Distribution Hub

Use Dubai as your Middle East gateway — warehouse pickup in USA, Dubai Customs clearance, JAFZA or DAFZA bonded warehousing, and onward re-export to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Africa, and South Asia.

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Direct Routes from USA to the UAE

Nationwide UAE Coverage + Middle East Hub

We operate direct air routes from major US gateways to Dubai International (2-3 days), the Middle East’s #1 cargo hub, plus Dubai World Central and Abu Dhabi, with onward trucking to all seven emirates and regional re-export across GCC.

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Direct Routes from USA to the UAE

Nationwide UAE Coverage + Middle East Hub

We operate direct air routes from major US gateways to Dubai International (2-3 days), the Middle East’s #1 cargo hub, plus Dubai World Central and Abu Dhabi, with onward trucking to all seven emirates and regional re-export across GCC.

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to Dubai DXB (Air)

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Need Middle East Onward Distribution?

We deliver from USA to the UAE as your Middle East gateway — onward flights and trucking to Riyadh, Doha, Muscat, Kuwait City, Manama, and Cairo. Contact us for JAFZA/DAFZA Free Zone routing, GCC re-export strategy, and UAE duty optimization.

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Why Choose ExFreight

Rich Experience in Transportation

We transport goods through shipping by sea, air, rail, and international express delivery. 80% of our employees have over 10 years of work experience.

Save Up to 40% on Shipping

Our direct relationships with carriers mean lower rates passed directly to you. No middlemen, no markups.

Abundant Business Outlets

We have over 20 business branches throughout USA, so no matter where your supplier is located, we can deliver to the nearest warehouse.

24/7 Online Support

Our team provides free shipping consultation services 24/7, 7 days a week. There are no geographical restrictions.

USA Free Warehousing

In USA, we offer free warehousing services for up to 30 days.

Transport of Oversized & Heavy Cargo

We have successful experience in transporting hydraulic machinery, molds, engines, industrial robots, and extra-long steel products.

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Get a personalized USA-to-UAE air freight quote — direct flights from JFK, ORD, Atlanta, or LAX to Dubai International and Abu Dhabi.

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Trusted by 10,000+ businesses worldwide

What Our Customers Say

"JFK to Dubai in 13 hours — exceptional"

ExFreight delivers our luxury goods from New York JFK to Dubai International in a 13-hour direct flight. Combined with Dubai Customs express clearance, we reach our DIFC showroom within 48 hours of US pickup.

Ahmed Al-Maktoum

Supply Chain Director at Dubai Trading LLC
300+ shipments

  • Dubai, UAE

"JFK to Dubai in 13 hours — exceptional"

ExFreight delivers our luxury goods from New York JFK to Dubai International in a 13-hour direct flight. Combined with Dubai Customs express clearance, we reach our DIFC showroom within 48 hours of US pickup.

Ahmed Al-Maktoum

Supply Chain Director at Dubai Trading LLC
300+ shipments

  • Dubai, UAE

"JAFZA Free Zone strategy perfectly executed"

ExFreight helped restructure our Middle East operations through Jebel Ali Free Zone. US-origin goods stored duty-free, cleared on demand for GCC distribution. Saved 35% on regional logistics and duty exposure.

Fatima Al-Zaabi

Regional Operations Manager at Gulf Imports LLC
285+ shipments

  • Dubai, UAE

"Dubai Customs expertise, ESMA handled perfectly"

ESMA conformity marking and Dubai Municipality food permits can be tricky. ExFreight handles every UAE regulatory requirement smoothly. Zero customs holds in 22 months of weekly shipments through DXB and AUH.

Mohammed Al-Nahyan

Import Manager at Abu Dhabi Global LLC
260+ shipments

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE

"DWC cargo-dedicated for our heavy machinery"

Dubai World Central (DWC Al Maktoum) is cargo-dedicated and ideal for our oversized industrial equipment. ExFreight secured DWC slots and handles oversized cargo customs with precision. Perfect for project cargo.

Khalid Al-Suwaidi

Sharjah, UAE

240+ shipments

"Bilingual service — Arabic and English documentation"

ExFreight handles everything bilingually. UAE Customs filings and municipality permits in Arabic, contracts and correspondence in English. Our Dubai broker and US suppliers both get seamless documentation.

Maria Garcia

Spain

180+ shipments

"Best air freight rates USA to Abu Dhabi"

Our oil and gas equipment ships from Houston to Abu Dhabi in 72 hours. ExFreight air rates consistently beat direct airline quotes by 20-25% on our monthly industrial cargo to ADNOC supplier chain.

David Chen

USA

315+ shipments

"Dubai as Middle East hub — transformative"

ExFreight guided our regional strategy to use Dubai as Middle East hub. Daily onward flights to Riyadh, Doha, Kuwait. Our delivery speed across GCC improved from 2 weeks to 4 days. Strategic partner.

Thomas Müller

Germany

210+ shipments

"Reliable USA-UAE trade partner since 2019"

From pandemic disruptions to regional geopolitics and VAT introduction, ExFreight kept our USA-UAE trade flowing smoothly. Their transparent communication during every regulatory change is priceless.

Carlos Mendez

Mexico

340+ shipments

"Air freight scales our luxury retail distribution"

We distribute US premium brands across Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and Yas Mall. ExFreight started with monthly consolidated air, scaled to weekly charters as our UAE luxury retail footprint has grown.

Rebecca Johnson

USA

220+ shipments
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FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does air freight from USA to the UAE take?
Direct air freight 2-3 days to Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai World Central (DWC). Express courier 48-72 hours door-to-door. Consolidated air 4-5 days. Charter flights: 2 days possible. UAE Customs clearance often same-day for pre-documented shipments through the Dubai Trade portal.
Air: USD $4.00-$7.50/kg on direct flights. Express: $8-$15/kg for urgent cargo. Charter pricing on request. VAT 5% on customs value plus import duties (standard 5% GCC tariff for most goods, 0% for many industrial inputs, higher for tobacco and alcohol).
Dubai Customs, Abu Dhabi Customs, and other emirate authorities process imports through Dubai Trade and Bayan portals. You need an importer code, HS classification, and complete commercial documentation. Permits from ESMA (conformity), Dubai Municipality (food), MOHAP (medical). VAT 5% collected at clearance.
Dubai International (DXB) — 80%+ of US-UAE air trade, Middle East’s #1 cargo hub. Abu Dhabi (AUH) — Etihad hub. Dubai World Central (DWC) — cargo-dedicated, oversized specialty. Also Sharjah (SHJ) for lower-cost routing and Ras Al Khaimah (RKT). ExFreight handles Free Zone integration.
Yes — this is a core ExFreight specialty. Ship USA to Dubai, store duty-free in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) or Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA), then clear and re-export to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Free Zones offer 100% foreign ownership and 0% corporate tax (with exceptions).
No formal US-UAE FTA. UAE operates under the GCC Common Customs Law with a unified 5% tariff for most goods. Many industrial inputs and raw materials are duty-exempt. TIFA with the US facilitates trade dialogue. ExFreight monitors all developments.
Direct transatlantic to Dubai is the dominant route: JFK-DXB 13-hour flight, total transit 48 hours. Multiple US airports now offer direct UAE service including JFK, ORD, IAH, LAX, ATL, MIA, DFW, BOS, SFO. Via European hubs adds 24-36 hours. Direct saves $300-500 per 100kg on time-sensitive shipments.
Very limited under the GCC common tariff. Occasional specific measures on certain steel, chemical, and automotive products applied by the GCC Secretariat. Rates: 10-35%. Check the GCC anti-dumping registry. ExFreight flags known categories during quoting and advises on Free Zone strategies to mitigate duty exposure.

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