Clothing Manufacturer for Dubai Brands
Nevear makes custom clothing for brands in Dubai and across the UAE, from a first run of 50 pieces per item to around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to Dubai.
This page covers what matters for a Dubai label: customs duty on imported clothing, when your business has to register for VAT, and how an order works.
- Minimum order
- Typically 50 pieces per item
- Lead time
- Samples 2–3 weeks; bulk 3–4 weeks from order
- Customs duty
- 5% of the CIF value on most goods from outside the GCC
- VAT
- 5%; registration required above AED 375,000
Why Dubai brands work with Nevear
- Small first runs. Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per item, so you can test a style without committing to hundreds of units. Read what MOQ means.
- A choice of production countries. Our partner factories are in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, so you can choose by price, fabric and timeline.
- Room to grow. Repeat orders can reach around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment, from the same approved sample.
- A predictable timeline. Samples take 2–3 weeks, and bulk orders usually arrive 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.
We make t-shirts, hoodies, sportswear, tracksuits, skirts, hats and swimwear for Dubai labels.
Customs duty on clothing into Dubai
The UAE applies the Gulf Cooperation Council's common customs tariff: most goods from outside the GCC pay 5% customs duty on their CIF value, which is the cost of the goods plus insurance and freight to the UAE. Clothing from our factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China is outside the GCC, so plan for the 5% unless Dubai Customs confirms a different rate for your product.
VAT for Dubai labels
VAT in the UAE is 5%. A UAE business must register with the Federal Tax Authority when its taxable supplies and imports over the previous 12 months exceed AED 375,000, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. Below that, registering is voluntary once they exceed AED 187,500.
How an order works
From sample to delivered order
Sample
2–3 weeks
Bulk order and delivery
3–4 weeks from your order, shipping included
Weeks from the start of sampling
- Send your designs or a tech pack, with quantities per size and color.
- We confirm the minimum, price, production country and timeline in your quote.
- We make a sample in 2–3 weeks so you can check fit, fabric and finish.
- Once you approve it, the bulk order usually arrives in Dubai 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.
Frequently asked questions
Do you manufacture in Dubai?
No. Our partner factories are in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and we deliver to brands in Dubai and across the UAE.
What is the minimum order?
Typically 50 pieces per item. The exact minimum depends on the product, fabric and production process, and is confirmed in your quote.
What duty do I pay on clothing imported into Dubai?
Most goods from outside the GCC pay 5% customs duty on their CIF value: the cost of the goods plus insurance and freight.
When does my brand need to register for VAT in the UAE?
When your taxable supplies and imports over the previous 12 months exceed AED 375,000, or are expected to in the next 30 days. You can register voluntarily from AED 187,500.
Sources
- UAE Government portal: Customs duty and tariff
- Dubai Customs: Frequently asked questions
- Federal Tax Authority: Mandatory VAT registration
- UAE Government portal: Register for VAT
Facts checked on . Rules change, so confirm with the source before you rely on them.
Making clothing for Dubai?
Tell us what you want to make and how many pieces. We will confirm the minimum, the best production country and a timeline in your quote.