Moving to the United Arab Emirates
Moving from the UK to the United Arab Emirates requires careful planning, particularly when arranging the international transport and customs clearance of your household belongings. Whether you are relocating to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or elsewhere in the UAE, ClickMoves can arrange a reliable removal service from collection in the UK through to delivery at your new home.
We handle shipments of different sizes, from a few boxes and personal belongings to the contents of a complete household. Depending on the size of your move and your preferred timescale, we can arrange either a shared container service or a dedicated container.
Removal services from the UK to the UAE
ClickMoves provides international removal services from addresses throughout the UK to destinations across the United Arab Emirates.
Your belongings can be collected directly from your home or another UK address and prepared for international shipping. We can also arrange professional packing if required.
For smaller moves, our shared container service is usually the most economical option. Larger household moves can be shipped in a dedicated container.
Shared container removals to the UAE
Our shared container service, sometimes known as groupage, allows your belongings to travel in a container with shipments belonging to other customers.
Because the cost of the container and international transport is shared, this can be a cost-effective way of moving smaller quantities of furniture, boxes and personal effects from the UK to the UAE.
Each customer’s belongings are separately inventoried and identified before being loaded for shipment.
Dedicated container removals to the UAE
For larger household moves, we can arrange a dedicated 20ft or 40ft shipping container.
A dedicated container is particularly suitable when you are moving most or all of the contents of a home and provides greater flexibility over the shipping schedule.
We can arrange collection, export handling, ocean freight, customs clearance and delivery in the United Arab Emirates.
Customs clearance when moving to the UAE
Household goods and personal effects imported into the UAE are subject to customs regulations and documentation requirements.
The documents required will depend on your circumstances and the goods being shipped. Some items are restricted or prohibited, and certain goods may require additional documentation or approval before they can be imported.
ClickMoves and our destination partners will explain the documentation required for your move and help you prepare the necessary paperwork before your shipment leaves the UK.
Collection throughout the UK
We can collect household goods and personal effects from locations throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Whether you are moving from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh or a smaller town or village, we can arrange collection and onward shipping to the United Arab Emirates.
Delivery throughout the UAE
We arrange removals to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other destinations throughout the UAE.
Your shipment can be customs cleared on arrival and transported onwards to your destination address.
How long do removals from the UK to the UAE take?
Transit times vary depending on the shipping service, departure schedule, destination and customs clearance.
Dedicated containers generally offer the most predictable schedule, while shared container shipments may take longer because several customers’ consignments are consolidated before departure.
We will provide an estimated transit time when preparing your quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to move from the UK to the UAE?
For smaller shipments, a shared container or groupage service is usually the most economical option because you only pay for the space your belongings occupy.
Can I ship a small amount of furniture to Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
Yes. You do not need to fill an entire shipping container. Our shared container service is designed for smaller moves, including furniture, boxes and personal belongings.
Can you move a complete household to the UAE?
Yes. Larger household moves can normally be transported in a dedicated 20ft or 40ft shipping container.
Do you collect from anywhere in the UK?
Yes. We can arrange collection from addresses throughout the UK and transport your belongings to the appropriate departure port.
Do you deliver to Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Yes. We can arrange delivery to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other destinations throughout the United Arab Emirates.
Will I need to complete customs paperwork?
Yes. Household goods entering the UAE are subject to customs procedures. We will explain the documentation required and help you prepare the paperwork for your shipment.
Get a Free Quote
Planning a move from the UK to the UAE? Get in touch with ClickMoves for a free, no-obligation quotation tailored to the size of your shipment and your destination.