Photo: Emirates Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery service powered by Emirates SkyCargo, has partnered with Bicester Village to make international luxury shopping easier for customers in the UAE.
The new service allows UAE shoppers to purchase items from Bicester Village in the UK and have them delivered directly to their homes, removing the need to carry purchases as luggage or arrange international shipping independently.
The partnership combines Bicester Village's luxury shopping and hospitality experience with the international logistics capabilities of Emirates Delivers.
Customers can shop at the Oxfordshire destination in person or use its Personal Shopping service remotely, with purchases then transferred to Emirates Delivers for delivery to the UAE.
Photo: EmiratesBicester Village is the flagship destination of The Bicester Collection, a group of 12 luxury shopping destinations across Europe, China and the US. The UK village features more than 150 boutiques from leading fashion and lifestyle brands, alongside restaurants, hospitality services and personalized shopping experiences.
The destination has long been popular with visitors from the Gulf, including UAE travelers looking for luxury brands and savings while visiting the UK.
Under the new arrangement, shoppers can use their dedicated Emirates Delivers UK suite address when purchasing items from Bicester Village.
The Village's Personal Shopping team prepares orders before handing them over to Emirates Delivers. The logistics service then manages the shipment from the UK to the UAE, including consolidation, customs clearance and final delivery.
Customers can use the Emirates Delivers My Suite platform to track their shipments and manage deliveries. The service also provides up to 30 days of complimentary storage, allowing shoppers to consolidate multiple purchases before sending them to the UAE.
The partnership is designed to give UAE customers greater flexibility when shopping internationally.
Customers can also access Bicester Village's Personal Shopping service remotely, meaning they do not necessarily need to be physically present in the UK to shop from the destination.
Emirates Delivers provides end-to-end tracking, while customs, duties and delivery requirements are handled as part of the shipping process.
Customers can register for a complimentary Emirates Delivers account and receive a dedicated UK delivery address before shopping at Bicester Village.
Emirates Delivers was launched in the UAE in 2019 and uses Emirates' global network and cargo expertise to connect customers with shopping destinations in international markets, including the UK and US.