Moving to UAE from the UK checklist
Use this checklist to plan your move from the UK to the UAE. Covers documents, packing, shipping, customs, and delivery. Works for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
When to start
- 8 to 10 weeks before for sea freight
- 2 to 3 weeks before for air freight boxes
- Earlier if you need storage or crating
Sea groupage and full container moves need more lead time than air.
Choose your shipping method
- Air freight for urgent essentials
- Sea groupage for part loads
- 20ft or 40ft container for full homes
What we can handle
- UK collection
- Export packing and crating
- Inventory and shipping paperwork
- Customs clearance coordination in the UAE
- Delivery booking and access planning
Your checklist
Step 1 Move details
Step 2 Documents
Step 3 Packing and prep
Step 4 Shipping day
Step 5 UAE customs and delivery
Step 6 Delivery day
Common delays you can avoid
- Missing contact number for delivery booking
- Unclear values on new goods
- Restricted items mixed inside cartons
- No building slot booked for tower deliveries
- Parking too far without a shuttle plan
Helpful resources
FAQs
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