High-karat pieces are heavier
21k and 22k pieces weigh more than the 18k equivalent and the interiors have to hold that without the piece shifting when the box is carried.
Send the heaviest item in the range, with its weight.
Suites over single pieces
Gulf selling is set-led. A tray drawn to the suite is the format, and it is drawn from photographs of the pieces laid out.
Presentation weight
A box that feels light undercuts an expensive piece here. Rigid construction with a weighted lid is the expectation, not the exception.
Heat
Sustained high temperature affects adhesives, foils and untreated hide. Leatherette and rigid board are the most stable; we will say where a hide finish is a risk.
Getting it to Qatar
Sea into Hamad Port for a run, air into Doha for samples. Volumes here are smaller than in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, so consolidating a shipment with a Gulf agent is often more economical than shipping direct.
Working with buyers in Qatar
A small, high-spend market with a concentrated retail trade. Buyers expect the same standard as Dubai and often less patience with a sample that is close rather than right. Bilingual Arabic and English artwork is standard.
At a glance
| Factor | What it changes |
|---|---|
| 21k / 22k | Heavier, larger interiors |
| Suite selling | Trays drawn to the set |
| Expectation | Weighted lids, rigid construction |
| Heat | Leatherette and board over untreated hide |
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship to Qatar?
Yes — we ship worldwide from Hong Kong.
Can boxes carry Arabic and English?
Yes. Send the artwork in both and we show both on the sample.
Do you make suite trays?
Yes, drawn to the specific set from photographs of the layout.
Which materials hold up in Gulf heat?
Leatherette and rigid board. Suede and velvet are fine inside the box.
How do you ship to Qatar?
Sea into Hamad Port for a run, air into Doha for samples. Volumes here are smaller than in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, so consolidating a shipment with a Gulf agent is often more economical than shipping direct.
Tell us what you need
Tell us what you sell, your brand and roughly what quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.