Beautyworld Middle East is the region's leading international trade fair for beauty, hair, fragrance, and wellness, drawing 80,000 visitors from 140+ countries to Dubai each May. International professional beauty brands, salon equipment manufacturers, and aesthetic device companies exhibit at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Non-UAE exhibitors need an ATA Carnet to bring professional salon equipment, laser devices, and display systems into the UAE without paying import duties.
International exhibitors at Beautyworld Middle East need an ATA Carnet covering professional equipment and exhibition goods. The UAE accepts carnets for all standard ATA categories including professional salon furniture, aesthetic devices, and display technology. The carnet is valid for 12 months — sufficient for setup, the 3-day show, and return shipping.
8 weeks before Beautyworld (March)
Begin equipment list. Laser and aesthetic devices may require additional UAE regulatory documentation — gather device specifications early.
5–6 weeks before
Submit carnet application. UAE Customs verifies equipment descriptions carefully — specify device type, brand, model, and serial number for each item.
3 weeks before
Receive carnet. Authorize your Dubai freight forwarder in writing to present it at DXB cargo or Jebel Ali on your behalf.
Arrival at DXB
Present carnet to UAE Customs at Dubai International Airport. Officers stamp importation vouchers. DWTC freight is cleared at the port of first entry.
Beautyworld show days (approximately 3 days)
Keep carnet at your stand. UAE Customs may verify professional equipment documentation on the show floor.
Departure from UAE
Obtain re-exportation stamps from UAE Customs before equipment leaves the UAE. Essential for discharge.
Within 2 weeks of return
Return completed carnet to EasyCarnet for USCIB or Canadian Chamber discharge.
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Primary gateway — UAE Customs is experienced with carnet processing; Beautyworld May timing is off-peak compared to Arab Health January season
Dubai World Trade Centre
Beautyworld Middle East venue; freight coordinated through DWTC's official logistics partner with carnet documentation
Jebel Ali Port
Sea freight entry for large exhibition equipment; one of the world's busiest container ports with efficient customs processing
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Starting at $499 for equipment under $10k. Same-day processing available.
Start ApplicationStarting at $499 for equipment valued under $10k. Same-day processing available for last-minute bookings.