Every year, tens of thousands of UK citizens make the move to Dubai. From its extensive business opportunities, luxurious lifestyle, and vibrant culture, it’s no wonder why Dubai is an attractive city for uk expats who are looking to start a new life in a brand new culture.
At John Mason International, we can help you make your dream to move to Dubai a reality. Our comprehensive removal services can help support you in every step of your journey to your new life.
Dubai has a lot of career opportunities in sectors such as real estate, technology, hospitality, and renewable energy, and with 0% interest tax, it’s no wonder the amount of brits moving to Dubai has soared by 420% in the last 5 years.
Dubai is also popular with families, due to the low crime-rate and general safety of the country.
We provide fully bespoke door-to-door shipping services from the UK to your new home in Dubai. We take care of all steps of the removal process, including packing, loading, shipping, and unpacking. Our services cover the whole of Dubai, including, but not limited to, the following suburbs:
Whether you are wanting our movers to deliver your belongings straight to your new Dubai home, or to a nearby warehouse for temporary storage options, we can get your belongings to Dubai at a time frame which works for you.
We can also assist with the following services, speak to our experts today to find out more.
The removal of your belongings from the UK to Dubai is simple and stress-free with John Mason. We can help you move in 4 easy steps:
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You will be assigned a dedicated account manager who will be on hand throughout the removals process to answer any questions you have about moving to Dubai.
Your account manager will provide tailored advice based on your individual removal requirements and help you through every step.
Your belongings will be packed securely by our team of packing professionals, making sure they are ready for shipment. Our experts will ensure your belongings are looked after and handled with care.
When your belongings arrive in Dubai, our removal experts will handle customs clearance and deliver your goods to your new home.
Our costs for international removals to Dubai vary, depending on various factors, including:
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When shipping your belongings to Dubai, your two options are sea freight and air freight. Your dedicated account manager can help walk you through each of your options to decide which one is best for your needs and budget.
Both sea freight and air freight will require various documentation. Obtaining these required documents is included as part of our removals service:
A full container load shipping gives you more flexibility in shipping timeframes, as you have exclusive use of the container. These containers typically measure at 20ft x 40ft, which is enough for the contents of a typical three-bedroom house. A shared container is shared with other contents, so you only have to pay for the space which you use. This option can take longer though, as you will need to wait for the entire container to be filled before it is shipped.
Transporting your items to Dubai via air freight is the quickest option. Sometimes, customers opt to use air freight for essential items only, and ship the rest by sea.
Cars which are less than 10 years old and are left-hand drive can be shipped as part of our international removals services.
A customs duty will be charged on motor vehicles being imported to Dubai, at 5% of the cars estimated value.
There are some items which you are prohibited to ship to Dubai due to local laws and regulations. These will be detailed to you by your dedicated account manager as part of the removals process. You do not need to be present at the customs inspection, although you may be called in if there are any possible prohibited or restricted items in the shipment.
Examples of prohibited items include:
Dubai’s customs requirements can change on a regular basis. Please contact us to clarify the customs requirements applicable to your shipment.
Our team of removals experts and your dedicated account manager are on hand to help throughout the entire moving process. Helping over 10,000 customers move overseas every year, John Mason International and experts in their field. In 2024, we were awarded The King’s Awards for Enterprise’s award, recognising our contributions to international trade, customer service, and operational excellence.
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Choose from full export wrapping and professional crating for your move to Dubai with our expert packing services.
Our Dubai pet relocation service is a full door-to-door service, handling your pets transport with the utmost care.
When moving to Dubai, you will need to secure a valid residency or work visa. Visa application can be a long and complex process, this is where our visa support services can help.
We have an extensive range of resources, containing helpful information about moving overseas and what it’s like to live in Dubai.
Depending on the shipping method and type of container selected, removals from UK to Dubai can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. Removals by air freight is the quickest option, with a delivery time of approximately 2 to 4 weeks, whereas sea freight can take up to 16 weeks if using a shared container.
A job visa is one of the most popular ways of obtaining a visa to live in Dubai. It is possible to move to Dubai without a job, however, you will need to explore other visa options. Other visa options which you can explore including:
