What Handicrafts To Buy from Dubai and Sell in Your Country to Offset Travel Expenses?

My purpose in traveling to Dubai was not to buy handicrafts or sell them; I only bought souvenirs for my friends and family. But since I have bought various goods in this city, I know about the best goods that can be bought.

Many people like to travel to Dubai, buy goods, and sell in their home country to recoup the money spent on the trip. If you are one of these people, read this article from Travelling Topic till the end to learn about the valuable handicrafts of Dubai and learn which ones you should buy to make a big profit selling them.

You need to have some information, such as the rules for leaving Dubai and familiarity with cheap shopping centers in Dubai, all of which I will summarize.

What Handicrafts to buy in Dubai?

First, remember that you should never buy expired food products because selling them may take a long time, and these foods may spoil.

1. Dishdasha
2. Arab lamps and lanterns
3. Hourglass
4. Arabic hookah
5. Electrical appliances
6. Burj Khalifa statue
7. Gold and jewelry

Dishdasha ( Thawb )

Nowadays, there are famous brands of clothes that people wear in their daily lives in all countries, so if you are going to buy clothes in Dubai, you should buy something that is special and does not exist in your country. Dishdasha is one of the shopping options for you.

Due to the type of design and sewing, Dishdasha is considered one of the handicrafts of Dubai. A long white dress is popular among UAE men is known as Dishdasha.

This long and completely white cloth is sewn according to Islamic standards and is used by the people of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and other Arab countries. Also, some women who wear Islamic clothing wear this dress in black.

The design of this dress for women is completely different and has hand-made flower embroidery. You can buy this dress as a symbol of UAE for sale in your country.

You can read the article “What Are The White Robes Called In Dubai“ for more information about this dress.

Arab lamps and lanterns

Arab lanterns are another handicraft of Dubai that can be found in a few countries. Nowadays, the decoration of houses is designed in a modern and luxurious way. Arabic lanterns can completely change the house’s atmosphere and change the house’s decoration to an old style; for this reason, Arabic lamps and lanterns are one of the most attractive products to buy.

You can read the article “Dubai’s Traditional Lanterns” to learn more about these lanterns.

Hourglass

All kinds of things made of glass used to decorate the home are among the best shopping options; one of these items that is more popular among tourists is hourglasses.

These hourglasses, which are sold at very low prices in Dubai, are often made with designs of camels, which represent the history of the people of Dubai.

Colored sand is used in making these hourglasses to attract more attention; these small crafts can be one of the best decorative items to sell in any country.

Arabic hookah

All kinds of hookahs in different designs and colors are sold in Dubai, which is very interesting for tourists, especially Europeans. Some of these hookahs are very small and can only be used as decorative items; these hookahs, known as Shisha Pipes in Dubai, can be a very good item to buy.

Electrical appliances

Dubai is one of the countries where electrical appliances are cheap. At Dragon Mart shopping center, you can buy various electrical goods at different prices.

If you live in a third-world country, buying electronic devices such as used laptops and mobile phones can be a good option because you can profit by selling these goods in your country.

Burj Khalifa statue

Since Burj Khalifa is the tallest tower in the world, its statue is popular among people. Various Burj Khalifa statues are sold in different shopping malls in Dubai, and you can buy as many of them as you like.

Gold and jewelry

Since gold is cheap in Dubai, I suggest you buy gold from Dubai and sell it in your country. Note that you should not take a large amount of gold to the airport because airport security may not allow you to take the gold out of Dubai.

Buy 1000 dollars worth of gold and wear it when you leave Dubai and remember to carry the gold purchase receipt with you to show the receipt to the airport security if there is a problem.

It is better to read the article “Best Place To Buy GOLD In Dubai” to learn the best places to buy gold in Dubai.

Where to buy Dubai handicrafts?

If you intend to profit from your shopping, you should not think about luxury shopping centers in Dubai, such as the Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall, but you should look for local markets and small shopping centers. Below, I introduce some examples of them:

1. Location of Zabeel Bazaar Friday
2. Location of the Wednesday market of Marina
3. Location of Madinah Al Jumeirah market

Removing goods and handicrafts from Dubai

For those who intend to purchase a small amount of goods to offset the expenses of their trip to Dubai, obtaining an export license and goods clearance is unnecessary.

In the Emirates economy flight, the weight of the allowed baggage is variable and depends on the ticket type. Passengers with special tickets are allowed to have a load of 20 kg.

Portable load limit for passengers who have purchased Flex Plus tickets is 35 kg. Also, passengers of commercial or business class flights are allowed to have 40 kg of luggage. The allowed baggage weight of Emirates Airlines for first-class passengers is also 50 kg.

Note: You are allowed to take one piece of luggage onto the plane with you; the weight of this piece of luggage must be 7 kg for regular passengers and up to 14 kg for first-class passengers. Therefore, you can put some of the handicrafts you have bought in your luggage and take them with you on the plane.

How to sell the goods I have taken out of Dubai?

In most countries, there are websites for selling used or new goods. You can advertise your products on these websites and wait for people to contact you and buy them.

In conclusion

If you want to multiply your profit from buying goods in Dubai, travel to Dubai when shopping malls have discounts on their products. Black Friday, Christmas, Eid al-Fitr, and summer sales are some of the best times to shop in Dubai.

What do you think is the best product to buy in Dubai? Share your opinion with me in the comments section.