Designer eyewear, shipped to Dubai and the UAE

OCCHIO! is an independent eyewear boutique in Crema, Italy, forty minutes from Milan. We select glasses and sunglasses from around forty independent designers, most of them made by hand in small runs, and we ship them from our boutique to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the United Arab Emirates by tracked express courier. This page explains what we carry, how an order to the UAE works, and what to expect at the door.

The brands most requested from the Emirates

Kuboraum: the Berlin-designed, Italian-made Masks, in more than two hundred models across the K, P, H and Z series. Akoni: Swiss design, handmade in Japan in titanium, Japanese acetate and buffalo horn. AHLEM: Paris street names on frames made in Oyonnax, France, with 22-carat gold plating. Cubitts: London frames in up to five sizes per model. EYEVAN 7285, Masunaga and KameManNen: Japanese titanium from Sabae and Fukui. T HENRI: numbered micro-productions of 199 pieces, often fewer. Every model in our selection is in stock in Crema; what you see online is what we have on the shelf.

How an order to the UAE works

  • Prices and checkout in euro. You pay in EUR with the usual cards; your bank converts at its rate.
  • Shipping: 50 €, free on orders over 299 €. Every parcel travels by tracked express courier, with the tracking number sent to you as soon as it leaves Crema.
  • Preparation: 3 to 5 working days. Each frame is checked, adjusted and packed in the boutique before dispatch. Transit to the UAE is usually a few working days more.
  • Import duties and VAT are settled on delivery. The courier contacts you for UAE customs charges before handing over the parcel. We do not add them to the price, and we do not pre-collect them: you see exactly what customs asks for.
  • Returns. If a frame is not right, you can return it; return shipping is at your cost and the refund is issued when the parcel reaches the boutique in Crema.

Lenses

Frames ship with demonstration lenses, so your optician in Dubai or Abu Dhabi can fit your prescription. Sunglasses ship with their original lenses. Progressive lenses need measurements taken with the frame on your face, so we fit those only in the boutique.

Why buy from a boutique in Italy

Because the pieces are not on the shelves of the big chains. Independent designers produce in small series, and once a colour sells out it often does not come back. Our selection is chosen one model at a time, and every frame is adjusted by hand before it leaves. If you want to see how a model sits on the face before ordering, write to us: we send worn photos and measurements for any frame.

Frequently asked questions

Do you ship to all seven Emirates?

Yes: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, as well as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.

How much are customs duties in the UAE?

They are set by UAE customs, not by us, and are charged by the courier on delivery. We cannot quote them in advance; the courier gives you the exact amount before delivery.

Can I see a frame before ordering?

Yes. Write to us with the model name and we send photos of the frame worn and its measurements. The boutique is in Crema, Via XX Settembre 15, forty minutes from Milan, if you are passing through Italy.

Is the price the same as in Italy?

Prices are in euro and are the same for every country outside the EU. Any difference you see is currency conversion by your bank.

Start from designer sunglasses, designer glasses or the brand pages above. Questions before you order: write to the boutique.