For UAE brands
Home textiles made for the UAE market
We make private label bed linen, table linen and home décor for UAE importers, retailers, hotel groups and brands. Sets follow the Gulf mix of US and European formats, labels carry Arabic, and Jebel Ali is about 4 to 10 days from Nhava Sheva.
- Transit to Jebel Ali
- About 4 to 10 days
- Import duty, verified 6 October 2026
- Nil under CEPA, with proof of origin
- Labels
- Arabic, or Arabic and English
- Fitted pocket
- 35 cm as standard
Sizes
United Arab Emirates bed linen sizes
Centimetres, width x length
| Piece | Single | Double | Queen | King |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress | 90 x 200 | 140 x 200 | 160 x 200 | 180 x 200 |
| Fitted sheet | 90 x 200 x 35 | 140 x 200 x 35 | 160 x 200 x 35 | 180 x 200 x 35 |
| Flat sheet | 180 x 260 | 240 x 270 | 260 x 270 | 280 x 280 |
| Duvet cover | 140 x 200 | 200 x 200 | 240 x 220 | 260 x 220 |
| Pillowcase | 50 x 75 | 50 x 75 | 50 x 75 | 50 x 75 |
A schedule compiled from Gulf retail and hotel practice, which mixes US and European formats. Every size is confirmed against your own range or hotel specification.
The market
How UAE brands buy bed linen
Hotel-led demand
Hotels and serviced apartments drive much of the UAE's bed linen, specifying white or ivory sheets, duvet covers and bed runners in durable cloths that withstand frequent laundering.
Formats from everywhere
UAE retail serves residents from many countries, so ranges mix US flat-sheet sets with European duvet cover sets. Confirm which your customers buy.
A hub for the Gulf
Many brands hold stock in the UAE and re-export to neighbouring Gulf markets, so packing and labelling are often planned for the whole region.
Shipping
Getting goods to the UAE
| Destination | Ports | Transit from Nhava Sheva |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Jebel Ali | About 4 to 10 days |
| Abu Dhabi | Khalifa Port | About 4 to 10 days |
Planning ranges from Nhava Sheva. The Gulf is the shortest of our export lanes, with direct and frequent sailings.
CEPA certificate of origin
The India-UAE CEPA needs a certificate of origin showing the goods meet its rules of origin, which we arrange with the export documents. See trade terms below for the duty position.
Customs and VAT
Goods clear UAE customs through your broker or free zone operator, and 5% VAT applies on import into the mainland.
Documents from us
Commercial invoice, packing list and CEPA certificate of origin, with export clearance and inland transport to the port handled at our end.
Duty
Trade terms
The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, in force since 1 May 2022, gives Indian home textiles, bed linen included, zero duty entry into the UAE for goods with a valid CEPA certificate of origin. VAT still applies on import.
Verified on 6 October 2026 against the sources below. Duty and trade terms change, so confirm the current position before you price: UAE Ministry of Economy: CEPA text, Indian Trade Portal: India-UAE CEPA.
Labelling
What the label must carry
- Fibre content, care information, size and country of origin.
- Text in Arabic, or in Arabic and English.
- The manufacturer's or brand's name.
Labels are built into production to the wording in your specification.
Market rules
Rules worth knowing
What a buyer selling into the UAE is expected to have in hand, beyond the label. Each links to its official source. Verified on 6 October 2026.
Arabic labelling
Textile labels for the UAE carry their information in Arabic, or in Arabic and English, including fibre content, care, size and origin.
CEPA rules of origin
Zero duty depends on the goods meeting CEPA's rules of origin and travelling with a CEPA certificate of origin.
Indian Trade Portal: India-UAE CEPAFree zone or mainland
Goods held in a free zone such as Jebel Ali can be re-exported without UAE duty or VAT; goods released into the mainland pay VAT on import.
Timeline
From sample to your port
- 1Counter sampleAbout 7 days woven, 10 days knitted
- 2Bulk production after sample approvalFrom 60 days, FOB Nhava Sheva
- 3Ocean transitAbout 4 to 10 days to Jebel Ali
- 4UAE customs clearanceA few days, with the documents in order
Terms
The same in every market
- Minimum order
- From 50 pieces knitted, 100 woven, per quality and colourway, split across sizes
- Shipping terms
- FOB Nhava Sheva, with CIF and CFR on request
- Colour
- Pantone TCX matched, with lab dips for approval
- Width
- Woven to 136 inches, so wide pieces run without a seam
See private label for sampling and approvals, and our products for every piece we make.
Questions
Common questions from UAE brands
Is bed linen from India duty free in the UAE?
Yes. Under the India-UAE CEPA, in force since May 2022, home textiles enter at zero duty with a valid CEPA certificate of origin, which we provide. VAT still applies on mainland import. Duty position verified on 6 October 2026.
How long does shipping to Dubai take?
Plan on about 4 to 10 days from Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali, the shortest of our export lanes.
Do UAE labels need Arabic?
Yes. Textile labels carry their information in Arabic, or in Arabic and English. We print the wording you specify.
Do you make hotel bed linen for the UAE?
Yes. Hotels specify white or ivory sheets, duvet covers and bed runners in durable cloths, made to their bed sizes.
Buyer Guides
Read before you order
Developing a range for the UAE?
Send your sizes, tech pack or a reference sample. We come back within 1 to 2 business days with how we would make it.