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Dubai Local Request -- Ship Dates to US

Hi all!

Long story short, my family and I visited Dubai in February and purchased some dates from Zafaran Isfahan located within the spice souk. I forgot them in our hotel and I've been searching for a way to get my hands on some again with no luck.

I'm wondering if anyone located in Dubai is willing to purchase them again from this shop and ship them out to me in the United States. I'm not sure on shipping costs between the two places, so if anyone has an estimate, that'd be wonderful.

Otherwise, I'm happy to pay for everything and a little more on top for the trouble.

They were supposed to be gifts for my mother and the only bag I left was hers... I'm hoping to surprise her with the dates she wanted! Thank you for any help!

Posted Mar 18, 2022, 8:52 PM UTC

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leech-peachYour comment from dubai was removed•

Smells like an Emirates Post payment link is coming up

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problem_mewhat do now?•

the shipping price will be something like USD 20-25 per kg even if you use the cheapest postal option. are you sure the dates are worth that much?

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47599OP•

Thanks for the ballpark number, that helps a ton for planning purposes. My mother visited Dubai as a once in a life time experience, meaning the dates she picked are part of that once in a life time experience. I'd pay what's necessary to give her the opportunity to enjoy those dates again.

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Ghantootia•

OP, not sure about those brand of dates, but you can purchase Bateel dates online and have them shipped to the US. I send dates to my parents and parents in law for Ramadan and they charge a flat 50 AED to Australia.

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47599OP•

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually had Bateel mentioned at the start of this endeavor but the website either had everything out of stock or unable to add to cart.

I know the United States has its own website and the stock is different than the original Bateel website that ships to most of the world.

How do you feel Bateel dates compare to ones you might find in local shops?

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Ghantootia•

Really? I just went online to send something to my cousin and it worked.. but yes, I used the UAE store. I personally prefer Bateel but to be honest have not tried too many of the other brands.

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Fillthegap2•

Heya, I have no insight on shipping but I can get them and ship with aramex, dhl or empost.

Not sure if food items are allowed though. Drop a dm

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47599OP•

Thank you so much. I messaged you!

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Cy001020Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection done•

Use Emirates post to ship. It won't cost a lot. Shipping rates and options are on Emirates post website.

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47599OP•

That's the shipping company I decided to go with if I find someone to help. By far the cheapest rates, doesn't matter how long it takes to get here.

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