Seeds

Seeds in the United Arab Emirates

Updated 4 November 2026

Vegetable and flower seeds cost about AED 8 to AED 55 per pack in the United Arab Emirates, and large seed collections about AED 370. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites in November 2026. For the crop, variety and quantity you need, the quickest way to see current offers is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Import rules, quarantine and permits

Imported seeds and seedlings must pass agricultural quarantine, which checks that they are free of pests, plant diseases and impurities. The snippets we found say that importers need permits before bringing seeds in, and that the rules are strict. A seed bought from a local seller saves you that paperwork, but ask where the seed was grown and whether the batch went through quarantine before you pay.

When to sow in this climate

Summers from May to September are very hot, so sowing in that season needs shade and daily watering. The mild winter from November to March is the usual window for sowing most vegetables and herbs outdoors, and it gives seedlings a long, cooler start before the heat returns. Flower seeds for shade and for full sun grow differently, so name the growing place when you ask for offers.

Pack sizes and quantities

Packets are sold by weight in grams, such as the 200 g pumpkin pack, or by seed count. Compare the packs you are offered by size rather than by price alone, because a small pack and a large one of the same seed can differ a lot. State the sowing area in square metres, so the seller can work out how many packs you need, and ask for delivery to your city.

What to write in the request

Name the crop and variety, and say whether you want a hybrid or an open-pollinated seed. Give the quantity, the sowing area in square metres, and where the seeds will grow: open soil, pots or a greenhouse. Add your budget and the city where the seeds must arrive, and say whether you need seeds for one season or several.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the crop, variety and quantity in your own words, and add a photo of the packet if you have one. The AI reads the request, asks what is missing and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, pack size and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. See Seedlings & garden plants or write your request on the home page.