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How to buy from 1688.com in the UAE

Buy from 1688.com and have it delivered to the UAE with iWishBag's Buy & Ship for me service — all-inclusive landed-cost quote in AED, customs and duty handled, door-to-door delivery in 5-8 days from China.

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Origin
China
Destination
the UAE
Transit
5-8 days
Currency
AED (AED)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to buy from 1688.com and ship to the UAE

  1. 1

    Find your 1688.com product

    Browse 1688.com (https://www.1688.com) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on 1688.com.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the 1688.com URL, and pick the UAE as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 3

    Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in AED

    iWishBag returns the full landed cost — product price, China domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight, customs duty for the UAE, and any FX. Quote shown in AED (AED).

  4. 4

    Pay in AED with card

    Approve the quote and pay using card, Airwallex (USD) — whichever is most convenient for you in the UAE.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from 1688.com, consolidates it at our China origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to the UAE

    iWishBag handles export, international transit, the UAE customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 5-8 days from China. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from 1688.com via iWishBag in the UAE?

  • UAE residents often need US, UK, or Japanese SKUs that Amazon.ae does not stock. iWishBag bridges that gap with same-account purchases from origin retailers.

  • iWishBag handles UAE customs documentation including HS classification and clearance via Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports.

  • Last-mile delivery covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain.

the UAE customs

The UAE applies a 5% customs duty plus 5% VAT on most imports. iWishBag includes both in the quote and clears goods into Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

Source: www.dubaicustoms.gov.ae

About 1688.com

1688.com is Alibaba's wholesale B2B marketplace — factory-direct pricing on most categories. iWishBag forwards from 1688.com for shoppers in the UAE who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.

Popular things to buy from 1688.com for the UAE

Popular 1688.com categories shipped to the UAE include Electronics, Apparel and Home. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our China warehouse, and ships to the UAE with the UAE customs duty and local import taxes folded into a single AED (AED) price — paid with card and delivered in about 5-8 days.

  • Electronics
  • Apparel
  • Home
  • Tools
  • Manufacturing supplies

Frequently asked questions

Does 1688.com ship directly to the UAE?+
1688 is Chinese-language wholesale — iWishBag sources, consolidates, and verifies quality before international handoff.
How much does it cost to ship from 1688.com to the UAE?+
Your total is the 1688.com item price plus international shipping from China, the UAE customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code), and any FX — all shown up front in AED (AED). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at the UAE customs. Delivery runs about 5-8 days.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for the UAE is all-inclusive: the 1688.com product price, China domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to the UAE, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from 1688.com to the UAE?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from China to the UAE is 5-8 days from payment. Lane times vary slightly by category and the UAE customs queue.
How is customs duty calculated for the UAE?+
The UAE applies a 5% customs duty plus 5% VAT on most imports. iWishBag includes both in the quote and clears goods into Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. (Source: www.dubaicustoms.gov.ae)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in the UAE?+
iWishBag accepts card, Airwallex (USD) — quote and payment in AED.
Can iWishBag buy any product on 1688.com?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on 1688.com, including Electronics, Apparel, Home, Tools, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 30+ countries continuously since 2014.

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Ready to order?

Paste a 1688.com link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in AED, and have it delivered to the UAE in about 5-8 days.

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