Since 1996 • Direct Manufacturer • CAPEXIL Member • ISO-Certified • CEPA Tariff Documentation Provided
Indian Granite Manufacturer and Supplier to UAE
Indian granite slabs, countertops, monuments, and architectural stone shipped from india to UAE importers, fabricators, and project developers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates.
Indian Granite Supply for UAE Construction, Real Estate, and Hospitality Markets
The UAE runs one of the world’s most active luxury construction pipelines — Dubai high-rise residential and commercial towers, Abu Dhabi government and hospitality projects, Sharjah and Northern Emirates real estate development, plus continuous expansion in luxury hotel, resort, and palace construction across the Emirates. Indian granite supplies the colour range, premium-grade material, and price points that match UAE specification standards.
Devinarayan Granites Ltd manufactures and exports natural stone from Chennai. Founded in 1996, part of the Devinarayan Group (in granite trade since 1982), with own quarries — Vizag Blue, Paradiso, Multicolour, and Indian Juparana — and a vertically integrated factory operation. Direct factory pricing for Indian granite exports to the UAE, full export documentation including India-UAE CEPA Certificate of Origin for preferential tariff treatment, and consistent batch-matching across multi-container UAE projects.
What UAE Buyers Import from India — Indian Granite Categories
The UAE is a high-volume natural stone import market with virtually no domestic granite production. UAE importers source from multiple international markets — Italy, Brazil, China, India, Egypt, and others. Indian granite holds a significant share for specific reasons.
Specific Indian Colours Not Available Elsewhere
Black Galaxy, Absolute Black, Tan Brown, Paradiso, Indian Aurora, Indian Juparana — colours not produced by European or domestic alternatives.
Premium-Grade Material at Competitive Pricing
Premium quality versus European alternatives carrying Italian/Spanish factory markups.
Bulk Volumes for Mega-Projects
UAE construction frequently runs to multi-container scale requiring consistent batch matching across phased deliveries.
Custom Architectural Pieces
For palace construction, luxury hospitality, and government projects requiring bespoke specification.
Anti-Skid Finishes
For poolside, terrace, and outdoor luxury hospitality installations across the Emirates' year-round outdoor entertaining season.
Top Indian Granite Colours Imported to the UAE
Black Granite for UAE Buyers
The highest-volume colour family shipped to the UAE — black granites dominate UAE luxury kitchen, hospitality, and architectural markets, and pair with the gold, brass, and warm-metal fixture preferences common in UAE design.
Absolute Black
Uniform deep black, the benchmark for premium UAE kitchens, luxury hotel projects, and high-rise residential. Pairs exceptionally well with gold and brass fixtures common in UAE interior design.
Black Galaxy
Star-flecked black with golden specks, signature South Indian export — kitchen island and feature surface favourite for luxury Dubai and Abu Dhabi residential projects.
Black Pearl
Dense black with subtle silver shimmer, mid-market luxury residential and hospitality.
Black Mariquino
Premium uniform black for matched architectural sets across UAE hotel chain and corporate projects requiring batch consistency.
Premium Black
Reliable workhorse black, strong volume choice for high-volume hospitality and residential development programmes.
Star Galaxy
Dramatic night-sky pattern with golden constellations for statement architectural columns, feature surfaces, and luxury palace work.
White & Cream Granite for UAE Buyers
White and cream granites suit UAE luxury residential, traditional Arabic-influenced design, and hospitality interiors calling for a brighter, more reflective surface.
Kashmir White
Soft white with grey and burgundy speckles for traditional and transitional UAE luxury residential.
Viskont White
Cool white with dynamic dark veining for modern luxury UAE hospitality and contemporary high-rise residential.
Multicolor Cream
Versatile cream tones for warm UAE interior design schemes and traditional Arabic-influenced residential.
Brown & Gold Granite for UAE Buyers
Warm earth tones for traditional UAE luxury interiors, palace construction, and projects pairing with timber and gold fixture schemes.
Tan Brown
Chocolate-burgundy crystals on deep brown-black, high-volume export for UAE countertop and architectural work.
Colonial Gold
Soft gold tones for warm, classic UAE luxury aesthetics — particularly suited to traditional Arabic-influenced palace and residential interiors.
Siva Gold
Golden granite with distinctive veining for premium UAE hotel lobbies, palace construction, and luxury residential.
Blue, Green, Red, Grey & Multicolour Granite for UAE Buyers
Distinctive colours for feature UAE architectural projects, palace construction, and luxury hospitality where the granite is part of the design statement.
Vizag Blue
South Indian blue classic, quarried directly by us — premium UAE architectural and luxury residential use.
Himalayan Blue
Fine blue veining for premium UAE architectural projects and luxury feature surfaces.
Hassan Green
Earthy green tones for landscape architecture and traditional UAE design schemes.
Tropical Green
Fresh leafy green textures for resort and hospitality projects.
Ruby Star
Vivid red with bright crystalline structure for bold statement UAE architectural work.
Multicolor Red
Versatile multi-tonal red for traditional and ornamental UAE designs.
Midnight Roses
Deep floral patterning for luxury UAE palace, residential, and high-end hospitality.
Paradiso
Rich swirling patterns with deep tonal contrast. We own active Paradiso quarries — long-standing favourite for premium UAE architectural and palace work.
Steel Grey
Uniform dark grey, increasingly the default for contemporary UAE high-rise residential, modern hospitality, and corporate architectural work calling for a clean, urban aesthetic.
Indian Granite Products We Export to UAE Buyers
Granite Slabs
Gangsaw slabs at 260–320 cm × 160–210 cm in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses. Cutter slabs at 240–280 cm × 65–85 cm. Polished, honed, leathered, and flamed finishes available across our colour range.
Granite Kitchen Countertops & Vanity Tops
Cut-to-size kitchen countertops, kitchen islands, bathroom vanity tops, and powder room basins manufactured to your shop drawings. UAE-standard 3 cm kitchen thickness, 2 cm vanities, all standard edge profiles.
Granite Tiles
Floor and wall tiles in 305 × 305, 305 × 610, 406 × 406, 600 × 600, and 600 × 1200 mm sizes for residential and commercial flooring.
Anti-Skid Granite Tiles for Pool Decks & Outdoor Hospitality
Flamed, bush-hammered, and sandblasted finishes — R10 to R13 slip resistance under DIN 51130. Critical for UAE pool decks, palace garden terraces, hotel pool surrounds, and outdoor hospitality installations across the Emirates' year-round outdoor entertaining season.
Architectural Cladding, Pillars & Feature Walls
Granite façade cladding, pillars and columns, paving stones, pool coping, window sills, thresholds, treads, and bespoke architectural elements manufactured to architect drawings — common specification for UAE high-rise, palace, and luxury hospitality projects.
Memorial Products
Upright headstones, slant markers, flat markers, kerb sets, columbarium niches, granite vases, and custom religious symbols — manufactured for UAE memorial dealers serving expat communities and traditional cemetery markets.
Sculpture & Custom Architectural Carving
Hand-carved granite sculptures, religious figures, decorative architectural elements, and bespoke palace work. Devinarayan carries the legacy of traditional Indian hereditary sculptors — particularly relevant for UAE palace and luxury hospitality projects calling for hand-finished detail.
UAE-Standard Specifications for Indian Granite
Thickness Standards for UAE Buyers
- 3 cm (30 mm) — UAE kitchen countertop and architectural standard
- 2 cm (20 mm) — vanity tops and lighter cladding
- 18 mm — common for tiles and architectural cladding
- 40 mm and beyond — heavy-duty palace construction, façade cladding, and architectural feature work
- Custom thickness — manufactured to your shop drawings
Finishes Demanded by the UAE Market
- Polished — high-gloss, the standard for kitchen countertops and indoor architectural work; particularly prominent in UAE luxury residential and palace construction
- Honed — smooth matte for modern UAE high-rise residential and contemporary hospitality
- Leathered — soft textured matte for premium UAE residential and luxury bathroom installations
- Flamed — slip-resistant outdoor terraces, pool decks, and palace garden installations
- Bush-hammered — public infrastructure, plaza paving, civic and commercial entrances
Edge Profiles for UAE Fabricators
Eased edge • Half bullnose • Full bullnose • Ogee • Dupont • Mitred • Beveled • Laminated build-up edge.
Indian Granite Import Process from India to the UAE
1. Inquiry & Quote
Send your product spec — colour, dimensions, finish, thickness, quantity. We quote within one working day on FOB Chennai, CFR, or CIF basis.
2. Sample Approval
Physical granite samples shipped for colour and finish approval before production begins.
3. Pro Forma Invoice & Advance
30% advance via wire transfer / TT, balance against shipping documents. Letter of Credit available for established repeat buyers.
4. Production
25–40 days standard production timeline depending on order size and customisation. Custom architectural and palace work takes longer.
5. Quality Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection at Chennai facility. Buyer or third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) welcome.
6. Container Loading & ISPM-15 Crating
Granite packed in fumigated wooden crates with foam corner protection, ISPM-15 compliant for UAE entry. Bill of Lading issued.
7. Documentation Package
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, India-UAE CEPA Certificate of Origin for preferential tariff treatment, Bill of Lading, ISPM-15 Fumigation Certificate, and any additional documents your UAE customs broker requires.
8. UAE Customs Clearance
Your UAE customs broker files import declaration through the relevant emirate's customs authority (Dubai Customs, Abu Dhabi Customs, Sharjah Customs, etc.) using documentation we provide.
Total transit india to UAE ports: typically 7–14 days — among the fastest international transit times due to direct sea freight routes across the Arabian Sea.
UAE Customs, India-UAE CEPA Tariff, and VAT for Indian Granite
HS Codes (UAE / GCC Customs Tariff)
6802.23 (worked granite, simply cut or sawn), 6802.93 (further-worked granite, polished slabs, finished countertops), 6802.93.00 (granite headstones and monumental products). UAE follows the GCC Common Customs Tariff system. Your customs broker confirms exact subheading at entry.
India-UAE CEPA Preferential Tariff
Under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA, signed 2022), granite imports from India qualify for preferential (reduced or zero) tariff rates with a valid CEPA Certificate of Origin. Standard GCC CCT: typically 5%. CEPA preferential: zero or significantly reduced. We provide CEPA Certificate of Origin with all UAE shipments at no additional charge.
UAE Importer Requirements
UAE importers must hold an active commercial trade license issued by the relevant emirate's Department of Economic Development (DED), plus the appropriate import-export activity registered on the trade license. Importer Code registration with the relevant emirate's customs authority is required for commercial imports.
Value Added Tax (VAT 5%)
Standard 5% VAT applies on the duty-paid value of imported granite. VAT-registered UAE businesses claim VAT through standard Federal Tax Authority (FTA) filings — net VAT cost effectively zero for VAT-registered trade buyers.
UAE Customs Declaration Systems
Dubai Customs uses Mirsal 2 system. Abu Dhabi Customs uses the Customs Declaration system through the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance. Sharjah Customs and Northern Emirates (RAK, Fujairah, Ajman, UAQ) operate separate emirate-level customs administrations. Your UAE customs broker handles emirate-specific filing.
Export Documents We Provide
- Commercial Invoice (with HS code, country of origin, freight terms)
- Packing List (container-level dimensions, count, weight)
- Certificate of Origin (standard)
- India-UAE CEPA Certificate of Origin (preferential tariff)
- Bill of Lading
- ISPM-15 Fumigation Certificate
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Mill Test Certificate / Material Test Report (on request, for architectural orders)
CEPA preferential tariff is a meaningful cost reduction on landed cost. Verify with your UAE customs broker for the exact preferential rate applicable to your specific HS subheading and shipment date.
UAE Ports for Indian Granite Imports
Jebel Ali Port (Dubai)
Middle East's largest container port, primary entry for Dubai and northern UAE delivery.
Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
Primary port for Abu Dhabi capital projects, government work, and southern UAE delivery.
Port Khalid (Sharjah)
Sharjah and Northern Emirates routing.
Hamriyah Port (Sharjah)
Industrial and commercial cargo, secondary Sharjah option.
Fujairah Port
East coast UAE delivery, alternative routing avoiding Strait of Hormuz transit.
Khor Fakkan Port (Sharjah)
East coast container hub.
Container routing typically determined by your project location and best available freight rates. Direct sea freight india → UAE ports: typically 7–14 days — one of the fastest international transit routes.
UAE Emirates and Industries We Supply with Indian Granite
Emirate Coverage
- Dubai — Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Dubai Hills, Dubailand
- Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi capital projects, Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Yas Island
- Sharjah — Sharjah city, Aljada, Tilal City, Sharjah Sustainable City
- Ras Al Khaimah — RAK Free Zone, hospitality and resort development
- Ajman — Ajman Marina, residential development
- Fujairah — East coast tourism and hospitality projects
- Umm Al Quwain — Emerging residential and commercial development
Industries We Supply
High-Rise Residential & Commercial Development
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah luxury tower projects.
Luxury Hospitality & Resort Construction
International hotel chains, beach resorts, palace hotels.
Palace & Government Construction
Bespoke architectural and luxury construction projects.
Real Estate Developers
Multi-container ongoing programmes for residential and commercial development.
Kitchen Countertop Fabrication
Across all emirates.
Stone Wholesalers & Distributors
UAE distribution networks serving the broader GCC.
Architectural Firms & Contractors
Premium projects requiring custom-cut granite.
Why UAE Buyers Choose Us for Indian Granite
Direct Manufacturer Since 1996
Three decades of granite trade. Own quarries, in-house factory, direct export — no traders, no markups.
India-UAE CEPA Tariff Documentation Included
Certificate of Origin under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement provided with all UAE shipments — meaningful preferential tariff savings versus standard GCC CCT rates.
Fast Transit From india
7–14 days direct sea freight to UAE ports — one of the fastest international transit routes available, ideal for time-sensitive UAE construction project schedules.
Own Quarries on Key Colours
Vizag Blue, Paradiso, Multicolour, and Indian Juparana directly quarried — consistent supply and colour matching for ongoing UAE programmes across multi-container project schedules.
Industry Standing
CAPEXIL member (Stone Panel, Government of India). FIGSI member. MD Mr. Mahesh Narayanaswamy, thrice-elected President of Tamil Nadu Granite Quarry Owners Exporters Association.
ISO-Certified Operations
Quality management across quarry, factory, and export operations.
Heritage Sculpture Lineage
Traditional Indian hereditary sculptors — particularly relevant for UAE palace construction, luxury hospitality, and architectural projects calling for hand-finished detail and ornamental work.
Bulk Volume Capability
Multi-container ongoing programmes for UAE mega-projects requiring batch consistency across phased deliveries — palace construction, high-rise residential towers, and large hospitality builds.
No Middleman Markups
Working with the granite manufacturer, not Delhi or Dubai trading companies adding 15–25% to factory pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the India-UAE CEPA preferential tariff on Indian granite?
Under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in 2022, granite imported from India with a valid CEPA Certificate of Origin qualifies for preferential tariff rates compared to standard GCC Common Customs Tariff rates. We provide CEPA Certificate of Origin with all UAE shipments. Confirm exact preferential rate for your HS subheading with your UAE customs broker.
How long does shipping take from Chennai to the UAE?
Production lead time 25–40 days. Sea freight Chennai to UAE ports (Jebel Ali, Khalifa, Port Khalid) typically 7–14 days — among the fastest international transit times due to direct Arabian Sea routes. Total order-to-delivery: approximately 35–55 days.
What duty and VAT will I pay on Indian granite imported to the UAE?
With CEPA Certificate of Origin, granite qualifies for preferential tariff rates significantly below standard GCC CCT (typically 5%). Standard 5% UAE VAT applies on duty-paid value. VAT is recoverable for VAT-registered UAE businesses through Federal Tax Authority filings — net VAT cost zero for registered trade buyers.
Do you provide CEPA Certificate of Origin for India-UAE preferential treatment?
Yes. India-UAE CEPA Certificate of Origin is provided with all UAE shipments at no additional charge. Confirm requirement at order stage to ensure correct issuance for CEPA preferential tariff.
What's the minimum order for shipping granite to the UAE?
One full container. 20ft container holds approximately 2,200–2,500 sq ft of finished countertops or 16–20 gangsaw slabs.
Which UAE port should I use?
Jebel Ali (Dubai) for Dubai and northern UAE, Khalifa Port for Abu Dhabi, Port Khalid for Sharjah, Fujairah for east coast UAE. Routing typically depends on emirate destination and freight rates.
Do you ship anti-skid granite tiles for UAE pool decks and outdoor terraces?
Yes. Flamed, bush-hammered, and sandblasted anti-skid finishes — R10 to R13 slip resistance under DIN 51130. Standard for UAE pool decks, palace garden terraces, hotel pool surrounds, and outdoor hospitality installations across the Emirates.
Can you supply granite for UAE palace construction and luxury hospitality projects?
Yes. Multi-container palace construction, luxury hospitality, and bespoke architectural programmes are part of our standard production. Heritage Indian sculptor lineage particularly relevant for hand-carved architectural elements, ornamental detailing, and palace-grade finishing work.
What payment terms do you offer first-time UAE buyers?
30% advance via wire transfer / TT, balance against shipping documents. Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) available for established repeat buyers.
Who handles UAE customs clearance — you or me?
Your UAE customs broker handles emirate-specific customs filing (Dubai Customs Mirsal 2, Abu Dhabi Customs, etc.) using export documentation we provide. We can recommend UAE customs brokers experienced in granite imports for first-time importers.
What if material arrives damaged or below specification?
We document every container with photographs at the loading stage and pre-shipment inspection records. If damage occurs in transit, marine insurance handles the claim — your insurance broker uses our pre-shipment records to support it. For specification disputes, we resolve through replacement, credit, or refund based on findings.
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Devinarayan Granites Ltd
No. 2, Link Street, 2nd Floor, 4th Main Road,
Kottur Gardens, Chennai – 600 085, Tamil Nadu, India
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