Buy both locally. The BEAR mini is about AED 1,055 on noon and the BEAR 2 about AED 1,216 on amazon.ae — and for both, importing lands higher once shipping, 5% duty and 5% VAT are added. This is a genuine 'don't import' call.
Prices are real and verified as of June 2026, but change constantly — our live decision pages re-check before you buy. Imported all-in prices are estimates (they include shipping, 5% customs duty and 5% VAT) and are confirmed before payment.
The short answer, by model
- BEAR mini — about AED 1,055 on noon; imported it lands near AED 1,100+. Buy local.
- BEAR 2 — about AED 1,216 on amazon.ae; imported it lands well above that. Buy local.
Different reasons, same verdict: the mini's local price is keen enough that thin import margins vanish, while the BEAR 2 is simply cheaper locally than its source price implies.
Why microcurrent devices often stay local
Microcurrent tools sit in a price band where the UAE market is competitive — noon and amazon.ae discount them regularly. When the local price is already close to (or below) the source price, there's no gap for importing to exploit: adding shipping, 5% customs duty and 5% VAT only pushes an imported unit past the local shelf price. That's exactly what happens with both BEAR models today.
The math, briefly
Take the BEAR mini. Its source price, converted and grossed up by the 10% you pay at customs (5% duty + 5% VAT), already approaches the local AED 1,055 before a single dirham of shipping. Add the freight and there's no way for the imported number to come in lower. The BEAR 2 is even clearer — the local price undercuts the imported landed cost by a wide margin.
Buying local keeps the warranty. Beyond price, a locally bought unit is the regional version with local warranty and support — an imported one may not be serviced here. On a device you'll use for years, that matters.
Choosing between mini and BEAR 2
- BEAR mini — single-zone, compact, lower price; the easy entry into microcurrent.
- BEAR 2 — larger, more intensity options and fuller-face coverage; the step up for committed users.
The honest verdict
Buy local — both of them. Importing a BEAR device costs more, not less, and leaves you without local warranty. We publish this even though buying local earns us less, because it's the truthful call.
Common questions
Is it cheaper to import a FOREO BEAR to the UAE?
No. For both the BEAR mini (about AED 1,055 on noon) and the BEAR 2 (about AED 1,216 on amazon.ae), importing lands higher once shipping, 5% customs duty and 5% VAT are added. The UAE price wins, and buying locally also keeps the regional warranty.
What's the difference between the FOREO BEAR mini and BEAR 2?
The BEAR mini is compact, single-zone and lower-priced — a simple entry into microcurrent. The BEAR 2 is larger with more intensity settings and fuller-face coverage, aimed at committed users. Both are best bought locally in the UAE.
Why does Glodeal say buy the BEAR locally?
Because the numbers say so. Microcurrent devices are competitively priced in the UAE, so there's no gap for importing to exploit — adding import costs only pushes the price past the local shelf price. We only recommend importing when it genuinely saves money.
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Both models, checked against the cheapest verified UAE seller.
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