Live Shopping + Aramex: MENA Same-Week Delivery
For MENA destinations, Aramex often beats DHL on price and customs clearance. Pair with a Selectido live shopper for in-store-only purchases.
The flow
- Book a shopper: Confirm specific stores and products.
- Live shopping call: Video stream from the store while you decide.
- Same-day intake.
- Aramex Premium pickup.
- 4–5 days to UAE/Saudi; 5–7 days to Egypt/Lebanon/Jordan/Kuwait.
Why Aramex for MENA
Aramex is HQ'd in Dubai, with the densest delivery network in the Gulf and Levant. Their customs clearance in UAE is typically faster than DHL's — sometimes same-day. For Saudi Arabia, Aramex has SASO compliance built into their workflow. For destinations DHL serves only via partners (Iraq, Yemen, partial Egypt), Aramex is direct.
Cost
Live shopper service: $40 base + $25/hr. Aramex Premium: $38-180 depending on weight and destination. Total typical: $90-220 including 5% UAE duty + 5% VAT.
Frequently asked
What's a live shopper?
A verified US-based shopper who goes to physical stores on your behalf, shows you what's in stock via video call, makes the purchase, and hands off to Selectido for forwarding.
Why pair live shopping with Aramex Premium Express?
Best for: Brand-name luxury, Sephora exclusives, electronics, baby formula. The carrier choice matches the urgency and destination needs.
How fast is the full process?
Live shopping → intake: same day. Outbound carrier transit: depends on carrier (see body). Most members get items in 5-10 days door to door.
Can I do this for any store?
Most US retail stores. We don't enter age-restricted or controlled-substance retailers. We do enter Apple Stores, Sephora, Foot Locker, Best Buy, Costco, Target, Walmart, REI, and 200+ others.