Vishesh Apparels

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UAE & GCC

Womenswear and modestwear manufacturing for the UAE, at 0% duty under CEPA.

CEPA removed the duty entirely. India is the UAE's second largest garment supplier, and we already produce embellished modestwear for a Middle East label. Four to seven days by sea.

Embellished jumpsuit manufactured by Vishesh Apparels
Own production · Sector 63, Noida
50Piece MOQ per style
710Days to sample
45Days for repeat orders
23Years exporting
Why Vishesh, for this market

Four reasons that hold under scrutiny.

Duty position, documentation, minimums and the category we are strongest in.

  1. 0% duty under the India–UAE CEPA

    The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement gave Indian ready-made garments in cotton, synthetic and wool immediate duty-free access. India is the UAE's second largest RMG supplier after China, at around USD 1.5bn of a USD 3.5bn import market.

  2. Embellishment is the category

    Embroidery, beadwork, sequins and fine detailing on fluid drapes: the work our floor is built around, sampled in-house in 7–10 days.

  3. Four to seven days by sea

    Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali is a short haul. For a Dubai wholesaler or retail group, India becomes a replenishment source rather than a seasonal commitment.

  4. Built for the GCC buying rhythm

    Boutique and multi-brand retail buys tightly and often, then repeats hard on what sells. A 50-piece opening order and 45-day repeats fit that pattern.

In production for this marketAll clients
BrandProgramme
Riva Modestwear ensembles with lightweight drapes, fine detailing and embellishment for the GCC.
Armada Womenswear programmes for the Gulf market.
Duty, route and terms

Getting it there.

Correct as at September 2026. Confirm your own HS line with your customs broker before costing a season; we supply the origin documentation either way.

UAE & GCC — logistics
Duty0% on ready-made garments under the India–UAE CEPA
Sea routeNhava Sheva / Mundra → Jebel Ali
TransitApprox. 4–7 days port to port
AirDelhi (DEL) → DXB, next-day capable for samples
DocumentationCEPA certificate of origin to claim the preferential rate
TermsFOB, CIF or CFR Jebel Ali
What we would make for youEvery category
Dress manufactured by Vishesh Apparels for export
Dress · own production
Dress manufactured by Vishesh Apparels for export
Dress · own production
Co-ord set manufactured by Vishesh Apparels for export
Co-ord set · own production
Top manufactured by Vishesh Apparels for export
Top · own production
Questions from this market
How do we claim 0% duty under CEPA?

A CEPA-specific certificate of origin from us, with goods meeting the agreement's rules of origin. We issue the documentation with every shipment.

Do you make modestwear?

Yes. We produce embellished modestwear ensembles with lightweight drapes, fine detailing and bead and sequin work for a Middle East label. Abaya-adjacent silhouettes sit naturally with our embroidery capability.

How fast can you ship to Dubai?

Samples by air to DXB within days. Bulk by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Jebel Ali in roughly 4–7 days, on 60–90 day production for a first order and 45 days for repeats.

Will you supply a UAE wholesaler rather than a brand?

Yes, where the programme is a defined style range rather than open-ended sourcing. We manufacture to your label, not ours.

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Or request the factory profile for internal circulation. Either way, the reply comes from Rakesh Kapoor within one working day.

Rakesh Kapoor, co-founder of Vishesh Apparels

Rakesh Kapoor

Director & Founder

Email
rakesh@visheshapparels.com
Telephone
+91 120 427 0707
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