Mattress Shipping Cost from Abu Dhabi to Raleigh, North Carolina

Shipping from Dubai to the USA varies greatly by method: Air freight is fastest (2-10 days, even 2-3 for express), while sea freight is much slower (4-8 weeks) but cheaper, with specific container types (LCL/FCL) affecting timelines. Express courier services offer 2-5 day delivery, standard options take 6-10 days, and sea cargo can take 30-45+ days, depending on route, customs, and volume.

On average, the cost to ship furniture and personal effects to Dubai starts from £1,058 for a small shipment via shared container and from £2,857 for a larger shipment via full 20ft container. Your final cost will depend on the size of your shipment and your required services.

While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean freight, air freight connects the world faster, cutting China - United Arab Emirates freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only three days by air cargo.