Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) — buy it locally
For this one the UAE price wins: about AED 1,299 locally vs ~AED 1,717 landed if imported.
Glodeal verdict · prices as of 13 August 2026 · UAE
Buy it in the UAE. Importing loses here.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) sells locally from about AED 1,299 at Amazon.ae . The US source price alone is about AED 1,417 — already above the UAE price before shipping, 5% duty and 5% VAT. Fully landed, importing runs near AED 1,717, about 32% more — and you’d lose the local warranty and wait on a customs parcel.
Where to buy in the UAE
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Why we say this
UAE price wins big
About AED 1,299 locally vs ~AED 1,717 landed if imported — about 32% more. Even the bare US source price (~AED 1,417) already exceeds the UAE price.
Warranty & support
The local unit is the regional version with local warranty and support — an imported one may not be serviced here.
In stock, fast
Available locally with quick delivery and no customs wait.
If you still want to import it
You’d pay about 32% more. The US price is ~AED 1,417 before ~AED 140 shipping (a ~0.65 kg parcel), 5% duty and 5% VAT — landing near AED 1,717. The warranty may not transfer. There’s no saving here — buy it locally.
Common questions
Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) cheaper in the UAE or imported?
Cheaper in the UAE. It sells locally from about AED 1,299 at Amazon.ae. The US source price alone is about AED 1,417 — already above the UAE price before shipping, 5% duty and 5% VAT are even added — and fully landed it runs near AED 1,717, about 32% more. Importing costs more, not less.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) in the UAE?
At the time of writing the lowest verified price is about AED 1,299 at Amazon.ae . Prices change, so check live before buying.
Should I import it to save money?
No. For this item the UAE price already wins, and buying locally keeps the regional warranty and avoids shipping, customs and the wait. We only recommend importing when it genuinely lands cheaper.