Filling Machines for the UAE
The United Arab Emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah — is the Middle East's food-manufacturing and re-export hub. UAE-based hummus, labneh, tahini, and mezze producers serve both the domestic market and re-export across the GCC, South Asia, and East Africa. Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone and Abu Dhabi's KIZAD host food manufacturers benefiting from zero corporate tax, world-class logistics, and access to global shipping routes. The SDH-R's halal-compatible hygiene design, compact footprint, and multi-product flexibility make it ideal for UAE producers running multiple mezze SKUs.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in UAE: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus, dips, sauces, dairy spreads, nut butters, plant-based products and baby food purées in pre-formed cups. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production), 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. For UAE producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked machine directly, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote.
- SpeedUp to 30 cups/min (18–25 in production)
- Fill range50–500 g at ±0.5% accuracy
- Cup sizes4–16 oz standard; 2–32 oz custom
- PriceFrom $45,000 USD
- Lead time8–12 weeks from order
- Built inCalgary, Canada · 12-month warranty
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Food Packaging in the UAE: What Local Producers Should Know
The United Arab Emirates imports much of its food, yet it has a busy base of dairy, chilled and ready-meal producers serving residents drawn from dozens of countries. Lebanese, Emirati, Indian, Filipino and Western cuisines all shape what lands in supermarkets, hypermarkets and hotel kitchens, and tourism plus a thriving delivery culture keep foodservice demand high. Labneh, hummus, tahini and yogurt are everyday items, sitting alongside salsas, pesto and dips from further afield. Rotary cup filling gives producers a way to scale chilled lines with consistent portions.
Heat and humidity make temperature control critical from plant to shelf. Jebel Ali Port and the country's airports connect producers to suppliers, and the federal road network links all seven emirates. Food safety is regulated at emirate level, by Dubai Municipality, ADAFSA in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Municipality, among others. A tamper-evident roll-film seal and optional MAP protect chilled cups, and the SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, CIP and tool-free strip-down, CE, FDA-compliant materials and UL listing support hygiene routines.
Machine details: Cup filling and sealing machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads
Popular Products in United Arab Emirates
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for United Arab Emirates food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in United Arab Emirates
The UAE's food manufacturing sector has grown dramatically under the government's food security strategy. Dubai's DAFZA and Jebel Ali Free Zone host international and regional food producers, while Abu Dhabi's industrial zones attract large-scale manufacturers. The UAE's position as a re-export hub means that hummus and mezze produced in the Emirates reaches markets across the GCC, India, Pakistan, East Africa, and Southeast Asia — requiring equipment that can handle high volumes and consistent quality.
Service & Logistics
Ocean freight from Canadian ports to Jebel Ali (Dubai) or Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi). Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. Multi-language HMI available (English, Arabic on request).
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: the UAE
How much does a cup filling machine cost in the UAE?
Hummus Pack's SDH-R cup filling machine starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration, whether you pack dips, sauces, dairy spreads or nut butters. Additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and the team replies within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in the UAE?
UAE orders are built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked SDH-R directly, and installation and training details are confirmed in the quote. Every machine has a 12-month warranty, and quote requests are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for United Arab Emirates?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to United Arab Emirates, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.