Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our research peptides, shipping to the UAE, and ordering process.
Where is my order, and how can I track it?
As soon as your order leaves us we email you a live tracking link, so you can follow it in real time. You can also look it up any time on our order tracking page.
Cooled deliveries within the UAE are next-day when you order by 6 PM the day before, and usually arrive in the evening. If your tracking has not updated within 24 hours of your shipping email, please get in touch.
My order arrived warm, or without ice packs — is that a problem?
No — this is normal, and your peptides are fine.
UAE orders travel in a temperature-controlled courier vehicle kept cold (around 2 to 8°C), so loose ice packs are not needed. Your peptides also ship as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder, which is stable at room temperature — brief warmth in transit does not affect it.
Just let the vial come to room temperature, then reconstitute it, and keep it refrigerated after mixing.
Which Payment Methods do you accept?
We accept Credit & Debit Cards (including Apple Pay and Google Pay), Tamara (pay in 4, interest-free), Cryptocurrency, and Cash on Delivery. A small handling fee applies to COD orders.
What are your shipping times and policies for Dubai, Sharjah, and the UAE?
Shipping Cost:
- Dubai & Sharjah: 30 AED
- Other Emirates: 60 AED
Shipping is free across the UAE on orders over 800 AED.
Estimated Arrival:
Cooled delivery is available for most regions and typically takes 1 day when ordered by 6 PM UAE time the day before. Western regions take 2-3 working days and cannot be shipped cooled.
Do you ship to GCC countries? (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain)
Yes. We ship to all GCC countries — Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain — via tracked standard courier.
Shipping details:
- Estimated delivery: 5 working days
- Cold-chain packaging: Not available for GCC shipments
- Duties & import taxes: Where applicable, these are collected directly by the courier upon delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient
GCC shipments generally clear customs without issue. However, in the rare event that a shipment is held or returned by customs, a refund will only be issued once we have physically received the items back at our facility in Dubai. Return shipping costs in such cases are not covered by NOVA Labs.
If you have any concerns about whether a specific product can be imported into your country, please contact us before placing your order.
Do you accept Cash on Delivery (COD) in UAE?
Yes, we do accept Cash on Delivery for select customers. A small handling fee (5% of the order, minimum 20 AED) is added to COD orders and shown at checkout.
COD is available on vials, oral products, and bacteriostatic water only — it is not offered on pens or sprays.
If you do not see the checkout option, please get in touch.
Is bacteriostatic water included, and how much do I need?
Bacteriostatic water is not included with vials — it is sold separately, so please add it to your order (you will find it in our store).
Each vial holds up to 3 ml of bacteriostatic water; the exact amount depends on the concentration you want. Our peptide calculator works it out for you.
Should I choose a vial or a pen, and do the pens need special needles?
Pens arrive pre-mixed for precise, ready-to-use dosing with no reconstitution — the easiest option (available in the UAE only). Vials are more cost-effective, but you reconstitute them yourself with bacteriostatic water.
Any standard insulin pen needle — available from any pharmacy — fits our pens, and we include a few starter needles to get you going.
Is the product I want in stock? Do you offer pre-orders?
Anything shown as in stock on the website is genuinely available to order right now.
If an item is out of stock, you can sign up on its product page to be notified the moment it returns. Selected items can also be pre-ordered — the product page shows the expected dispatch time, and pre-orders ship automatically as soon as the new batch arrives.
Do you offer bulk or wholesale pricing?
Yes. We offer 20% off orders of 20+ vials and 25% off orders of 40+ vials. Bulk pricing applies to vials and bacteriostatic water (not pens).
Contact us and we will help you place a bulk order.
Is shipping to Dubai/UAE discreet?
Yes. We understand the need for privacy. All orders are shipped in plain, unbranded packaging with no indication of the contents on the exterior label.
How should I store the peptides upon arrival?
Our peptides are lyophilized (freeze-dried), making them shelf-stable for many weeks at room temperature. For long-term storage, keep them in the freezer.
Once reconstituted, refrigerate the vial. With proper sterile technique, you can continue sampling from the same vial for 3+ months — the standard "discard after 28 days" disclaimer is an FDA bacteriostatic labeling requirement, not a reflection of peptide efficacy.
How can I contact customer support in the UAE?
You can reach our customer support team through our contact page. We are dedicated to supporting our UAE clients and usually reply within one business day.
Do you include test certificates with your products?
Yes, each product has a test certificate on the product page specific to the batch. This certificate verifies the chemical purity and content of the peptides, ensuring full transparency and safety in research.
What sizes of peptide packaging are available?
We offer peptides in three packaging sizes: Single Vial Packaging, Four-Vial Packaging (approx. 15% savings), and Ten-Vial Packaging (up to 25% savings).
Can you advise on dosing or a research protocol?
Our products are supplied strictly for laboratory research, so we are unable to advise on dosing or protocols. To plan your research, our peptide calculator helps you measure concentrations accurately, and we recommend consulting reputable third-party research resources.
Are your products for human consumption?
No. All products sold on this site are strictly for laboratory research and development purposes only. They are not intended for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. By purchasing, you acknowledge you are a qualified researcher.
Still have a question?
Our UAE-based team is happy to help — usually within one business day.



