For UAE, we quote ex-works, FOB Nhava Sheva or CIF Jebel Ali, whichever suits your importer. We also deliver to Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Ajman. It suits air force messs, banquet & wedding caterings and resort kitchens in UAE.
Buffet Counter rate in UAE, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ AED 4,938) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in UAE by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | AED | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | AED 4,938 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | AED 729 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | AED 180 | ₹4,337 |
| Marine insurance | AED 32 | ₹775 |
| CIF Jebel Ali | AED 5,879 | ₹1,41,681 |
| Import duty (0% under the India–UAE CEPA with a CEPA certificate of origin (5% GCC rate without it)) | AED 0 | ₹0 |
| Import VAT / GST 5% | AED 294 | ₹7,084 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | AED 231 | ₹5,575 |
| Estimated landed cost | AED 6,404 | ₹1,54,341 |
Estimate based on rates as of October 2026. Duties and freight change often; your customs broker confirms the final figure. Use the landed cost calculator for multiple items.
Standard model and build
| Standard model | 8 ft, hot wells + cold well, sneeze guard |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 1.4 CBM · 140 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in UAE | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG, central gas in new buildings |
| Standards | Dubai Municipality food code, ADAFSA, Civil Defence approval |
Custom sizes and options
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Who buys buffet counter in UAE
Browse setups that include this equipment in UAE:
Shipping, customs and installation for UAE
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Jebel Ali (about 4–6 days). You receive the commercial invoice with HS codes, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin in the format needed for the preferential duty rate. Installation is done by your contractor using our drawings and video support, or by our technicians on a site visit for larger projects.
What you get from the manufacturer
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
FAQs: Buffet Counter in UAE
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to UAE?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about AED 4,938). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly AED 6,404. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to UAE take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Jebel Ali is about 4–6 days, plus customs clearance. We share the bill of lading, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin before the vessel arrives.
What HS code and import duty apply in UAE?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for UAE uses: 0% under the India–UAE CEPA with a CEPA certificate of origin (5% GCC rate without it). Import VAT/GST of 5% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Can the buffet counter be made to custom size?
Yes. We build it to your drawing or space: gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions, number of burners or tanks and their ratings and SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops. Custom sizes usually add 3–5 working days.
Which stainless steel grade do you use?
Food-contact parts are SS 304 (18/8) as standard, in 16 or 18 SWG depending on the part. For coastal sites, seafood kitchens and chemical cleaning we recommend SS 316. Every unit is TIG-welded and finished satin.
What is the warranty?
12 months against manufacturing defects from installation, and lifetime support on spares. Annual maintenance contracts are available through our service partners.