Logistics & Market Entry Experts

The bridge to the Middle East wine & spirits market

We bring deep logistics expertise and the knowledge to compliantly move your goods into the UAE. From customs clearance to cold-chain storage and last-mile delivery — we handle it all so you can focus on growing your brand.

Import Experts Customs & Compliance
Compliant Bonded & Licensed
Guaranteed Cold Chain
Neutral Infrastructure
Proprietary Platform

Local expertise. Global standards.

We understand how the Gulf market works and we've built the relationships and infrastructure to move your products smoothly. From customs to cold storage to delivery — we've got it covered.

Cold Chain with Proof

In a region where temperatures hit 45°C+, proper cold chain isn't optional — it's essential. Every shipment travels with calibrated data loggers. Full temperature history from origin to warehouse.

Chain of custody
GPS • Temp logs • Handling records

We Know This Market

Licensing, labelling, customs, compliance — the UAE is complex. We've figured it out so you don't have to. Let us guide you through.

Distribution Network

Direct access to hotels, restaurants, bars, retail, and duty-free across the UAE and GCC. We don't just position stock — we create demand.

Full Visibility

See your stock levels, track orders, and check warehouse conditions — all online, all the time. No more chasing emails or waiting for spreadsheets.

A growing market deserves proper infrastructure

Real-time inventory visibility. Integrated order management. Full compliance handling. We've built the logistics capability and technology to support brands entering the UAE and wider GCC.

Stay Connected

You're never out of the loop

Our proprietary platform ties everything together — inventory, orders, sourcing, partner management. One login, complete visibility.

C&C Index
Front 13.6°C Stable
Rear 13.4°C Stable
Liquid 12.8°C Optimal
Door Zone 14.1°C Normal
Humidity 62% Optimal
Air Quality Good AQI 42
CO₂ 412 ppm
Temperature Sensors — Last 24 Hours
Your Stock 1,247 Cases
SKUs 34 Active
Value $124k At cost
Stock Movement — Last 30 Days
Open Orders 12 Active
In Transit 3 On track
This Month 47 Delivered
Orders — Last 30 Days
Inventory
Orders
Reports
Conditions

Know your stock

Real-time inventory down to the SKU. Always know what you have and where it is.

Track every order

From placement to delivery. No more chasing emails for updates.

Source smarter

Compare quotes from multiple suppliers. Our SOURCE tool finds the best price automatically.

Partner access

Your distributors and partners get their own login. Everyone stays aligned.

Why Craft & Culture

Your wine in safe hands

Purpose-built facilities, proper storage conditions, and the visibility you need. Professional wine logistics for the Middle East, done right.

Duty-Free Flexibility

Your inventory sits in our RAK bonded facility without triggering duty. Test the market, scale gradually, or re-export — all without upfront tax exposure.

Bonded Storage

Monitored Cold Chain

Calibrated data loggers on every shipment. Full temperature history from origin to warehouse — proof, not promises.

Data-Logged

No More Chasing

Stock levels, order status, warehouse conditions — check it yourself in C&C Index, anytime. No emails, no waiting.

C&C Index

People Who Care

Wine people running wine logistics. We understand what you're shipping and why it matters. Your bottles are in good hands.

Wine Specialists

From origin to customer

A streamlined journey with full visibility at every stage.

01

We Guide You In

Licensing, labelling, compliance — we help you navigate what's required for the UAE market.

02

Ship to UAE

Your products arrive at our bonded warehouse in RAK Free Zone — temperature controlled.

03

Store Duty-Free

Stock held at 14°C. No duty until release. Re-export without penalty if needed.

04

We Fulfill Orders

Picking, packing, documentation — we handle it. You see everything online.

05

Cold Delivery

Temperature-controlled last-mile to hotels, restaurants, retail, and duty-free.

Neutral Partner

One warehouse. Every route to market.

We're not tied to any distributor — which means you're not either. Store with us and access every distribution channel in the region. Your wine, your choice of route to market.

Bahrain
Qatar
Kuwait
Oman
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
C&C Warehouse UAE

Single Inventory

One stock pool serves the entire region. No splitting inventory across multiple warehouses or partners.

One Relationship

Deal with us, not a patchwork of local distributors. Simpler contracts, clearer communication.

Flexible Fulfillment

Ship to Dubai today, Abu Dhabi tomorrow, Bahrain next week — all from the same stock.

Duty Optimization

Pay duty only in the destination country, only when you sell. Re-export without penalties.

Multiple routes to market

Our distributor relationships give you access to all major channels across the region.

Travel Retail

Duty-free at airports and cruise terminals across the Gulf

On-Trade

Hotels, restaurants, bars, and clubs in every major city

Retail

Licensed chains and specialty wine shops

Wholesale

B2B supply to distributors and trade partners

Why work with five partners when one can cover the whole region?

Ready to access the Middle East?

Let's talk about how Craft & Culture can help you access, activate, and scale across the Gulf.