Send a letter to the United Arab Emirates
Upload a PDF, import it from Google Drive or write your letter online. We print it, put it in an envelope, add postage and mail it to the United Arab Emirates. Emirates Post's UPU sheet says deliveries in the United Arab Emirates are made to P.O. Boxes only, with the emirate or city line below the box number.
- Estimated delivery
- 10–18 business days after mailing
- Services
- Standard letter, Tracked letter, Registered letter
- Price
- From €4.90, printing, envelope and postage included
Mail services for the United Arab Emirates
Pick the service when you send. All of them include printing, an envelope and postage.
Standard letter
For everyday letters that don't need proof of sending or delivery.
Est. 10–18 business days after mailing
From €4.90
Tracked letter
Adds a tracking number so you can follow your letter.
Est. 10–18 business days after mailing
From €8.90
Registered letter
For notices, disputes and contracts. Delivered against signature. A sender address is required.
Est. 10–18 business days after mailing
From €11.90
Optional return receipt (+€1.99)
Not sure which one you need? Standard letter vs registered mail
How long does mail to the United Arab Emirates take?
Letters to the United Arab Emirates are usually delivered 10–18 business days after mailing, whichever service you choose.
- The count starts on the mailing date, not the day you order or pay. Your order page shows when your letter was mailed.
- Business days don't include weekends. Public holidays can add a day or more.
- This is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date. Choose tracked or registered mail if you need to follow your letter.
How to write an address in the United Arab Emirates
This is the order we print an address in the United Arab Emirates, line by line.
Line by line
- 1Recipient
- 2Street and number
- 3Flat, floor or building (optional)
- 4Town
- 5Country name, on the last line for mail from abroad
Example
MR. OMAR HUSSAIN PO BOX 111 DUBAI
Based on the postal operator's own specimen. [1]
Addressing tips for the United Arab Emirates
- Use the recipient's P.O. Box as the primary address line; the UPU example is PO BOX 111 followed by DUBAI.[1]
- Do not add a postcode for the United Arab Emirates; the UPU sheet lists no postcode line.[1]
- The UPU sheet lists the emirates including Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.[1]
- Keep any office, company or tower details in the second address line, but make sure the P.O. Box remains present.[1]
How to send a letter to the United Arab Emirates online
1
Add your letter
Upload a PDF or photo from your computer, import a file from Google Drive, or write your letter in the online editor.
2
Enter the address in the United Arab Emirates
Search for it or type it in yourself.
3
Choose a service and pay
You see the final price before you pay.
4
We print and mail it
Your order page shows the mailing date and the estimated delivery window.
Questions about sending mail to the United Arab Emirates
- How long does mail to the United Arab Emirates take?
- We estimate 10–18 business days after mailing. It is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date, and the count starts on the day we mail your letter, not the day you order.
- Can I send a letter to the United Arab Emirates from another country?
- Yes. You order online from wherever you are, and we print and mail the letter for you, so you don't need stamps or a trip to the post office. Once your order is assigned, its page shows the country it was mailed from.
- Can I add a return receipt to a letter to the United Arab Emirates?
- Yes. Choose Registered letter and add the return receipt. The recipient signs on delivery and the signed receipt is posted back to the sender address on your letter. A sender address is required.
- Can I track a letter to the United Arab Emirates?
- Yes, with a tracked or registered letter. Tracking updates depend on the postal networks along the way, so they may not cover every step. Your order page shows the updates we receive.
- Does the United Arab Emirates use postcodes?
- Our address form doesn't ask for a postcode for the United Arab Emirates. Enter the street and town as the recipient gives them.
- Can I send mail to a street address in the United Arab Emirates?
- Use a P.O. Box when the recipient provides one. The UPU sheet states that deliveries are made to P.O. Boxes only.[1]
- Does a UAE address need a postcode?
- No. The reviewed UPU format does not include a postcode line for UAE delivery.[1]
- Where do I put building or office details in MaisonMail?
- Use the second address line for building, office or company details, while keeping the P.O. Box in the main address line.
Ready to send your letter to the United Arab Emirates?
Prices start at €4.90, with printing, envelope and postage included.
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Sources
Services and delivery estimates come from MaisonMail's current catalog. Address rules last checked 2026-10-04.