How to Shop Online in the UAE and Ship to Nigeria

Many UAE retailers stock brands and products that can be difficult to find locally in Nigeria. But some UAE stores only deliver within the UAE. A package forwarding service gives you a Dubai delivery address so you can receive eligible purchases in the UAE and then forward them to Nigeria.

How to shop in the UAE and ship to Nigeria

You sign up for a forwarding address in Dubai and use that address when shopping online. The retailer delivers your purchase to the UAE address like a normal domestic order. Once the package arrives at the forwarding warehouse, you can arrange onward shipping to Nigeria.

Step by step

1. Get your Dubai address. Create your forwarding account and receive your UAE delivery address.
2. Shop UAE stores. Use your Dubai forwarding address as the delivery address when checking out.
3. Wait for your package to arrive. Once your order reaches the warehouse, you can review the package information before international shipping.
4. Combine eligible orders if needed. If you ordered from several stores, package consolidation can combine eligible purchases before shipping to Nigeria.
5. Get your shipping quote. International shipping cost can depend on the package's actual or volumetric weight, destination and available carrier options.
6. Ship to Nigeria. Choose an available shipping option and track your package after dispatch.

Can I shop from Dubai and deliver to Nigeria?

Yes, a UAE package forwarding address can be used when an eligible online store delivers within the UAE but does not offer direct delivery to Nigeria. Your order is delivered to your Dubai forwarding address first and then shipped internationally to Nigeria.

Why consolidate packages before shipping?

If you buy from several UAE stores, your purchases may arrive at different times and in separate packages. Eligible orders can be consolidated before international shipping, allowing you to manage multiple purchases as one shipment.

Consolidation does not always mean a lower shipping price. The final cost still depends on factors such as actual weight, volumetric weight, destination and carrier pricing.

Things worth knowing before you order

• Not everything can be forwarded. Some products have carrier, customs or transport restrictions. Check before ordering batteries, liquids or other regulated items.
• Nigerian customs may apply duties or taxes. These can depend on the product, declared value and applicable import rules and are separate from the forwarding charge.
• Actual vs volumetric weight matters. A lightweight but bulky package can sometimes be charged based on its dimensions rather than only its scale weight.
• Check sizes and specifications carefully.International returns can be more complicated than domestic returns.

Starting with a small order

If you haven't used a forwarding service before, consider starting with one relatively small order. This lets you see how the warehouse receiving process works and understand the international shipping quote before placing larger or multiple orders.

Ready to shop UAE stores from Nigeria?

Create your CBC account, get your UAE delivery address and use it for eligible online purchases. Once your package arrives in Dubai, you can arrange forwarding to Nigeria.

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