De’Longhi Dedica EC685M Espresso Machine — buy it locally
For this one the UAE price wins: about AED 479 locally vs ~AED 917 landed if imported.
Glodeal verdict · prices as of 13 August 2026 · UAE
Buy it in the UAE. Importing loses here.
The De’Longhi Dedica EC685M sells locally from about AED 479 at noon (AED 495 at Amazon.ae). The cheapest European source price alone is about AED 532 — already above the UAE price before shipping, 5% duty and 5% VAT. Fully landed, importing runs near AED 917, roughly double — 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 479 locally vs ~AED 917 landed if imported — roughly double. Even the bare US source price (~AED 532) 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 double. The German Amazon price is ~AED 532 (€123.99) before ~AED 300 shipping (a ~4 kg parcel), 5% duty and 5% VAT — landing near AED 917. The warranty may not transfer. There’s no saving here — buy it locally.
Common questions
Is the De’Longhi Dedica EC685M Espresso Machine cheaper in the UAE or imported?
Cheaper in the UAE. It sells locally from about AED 479 at noon. The cheapest European source price alone is about AED 532 — already above the UAE price before shipping, 5% duty and 5% VAT are even added — and fully landed it runs near AED 917, roughly double. Importing costs more, not less.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the De’Longhi Dedica EC685M Espresso Machine in the UAE?
At the time of writing the lowest verified price is about AED 479 at noon (about AED 495 at Amazon.ae, AED 499 at Trendyol). 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.