Is there a Dubai (UAE) customs duty charge on parcels sent for personal gift?

I'm sending a parcel to Dubai for a loved one's birthday. I'll be sending this parcel from Australia and it will contain the following:
- Silver Bracelet
- Stuffed Toy animal
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4 cases

The total value of the contents of the parcel is 950 AUD, this of course will be insured.

I was just wondering if the person receiving the parcel in Dubai will be required to pay a customs duty fee on arrival. I'm worried, because it'll be a little sad and shameful on my part if this person has to part with money just to receive the gift I sent them.

I would like to have any feedback from anyone who has experienced sending parcels to Dubai as well as the laws and limitations.

Any input would be appreciated.

No VAT on gifts as long as you declare the items as the same.

Is there even any country charging VAT on gifts/personal items which were taxed in the country of orgin already?

No as long as u declared what the parcel contains and its purpose.

No VAT on gifts as long as you declare the items as the same.

is there an additional charge in DUBAI FOR THE LAPTOP, GOLD AND DIAMOND JEWELLERY AND CASH. ALREADY I CLEARED THE CUSTOMS IN INDIA. THE GIFT SENT FROM UK

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