{"id":117687,"date":"2024-09-18T15:04:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipit.co.uk\/blog\/?p=117687"},"modified":"2025-05-02T17:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:03:22","slug":"cost-of-moving-to-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipit.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-moving-to-dubai","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Move to Dubai From the UK in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019ll cost between \u00a310,000 and \u00a320,000<\/strong> to move to Dubai from the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These moving costs include flights, visa fees, rent, and other essential services when moving abroad. While upfront costs may seem expensive, creating a budget you can stick to will help in the long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use 1st Move International\u2019s handy cost guide to prepare for the costs of moving to Dubai<\/a> in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Breakdown of the costs of moving to Dubai<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Visa and Document Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Skills Assessment – <\/strong>Most Dubai visas don\u2019t require a paid skills assessment. If you\u2019re in the healthcare, education or engineering industry, then you\u2019ll need a paid skills assessment. For health professionals, the Dubai Health Authority<\/a> (DHA) exam fees cost AED 1,000 to AED 2,000 (\u00a3200 to \u00a3400) and the registration fees are around AED 2,000 to AED 3,000 (about \u00a3400 to \u00a3600).

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  2. Authentication Fees<\/strong> – Document notarisation fees range from \u00a370-\u00a3120 (AED 350 – AED 600) per document and legalisation fees are \u00a330-\u00a375 (AED 150 – AED 375) per document. This is done via the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office <\/a>(FCDO).

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  3. Mandatory Medical Check – <\/strong>You\u2019ll need a medical test when applying for most Dubai visas. This costs between <\/strong>\u00a3100 to \u00a3300 (AED 550 – AED 1,650) for a blood test and an X-ray.  

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  4. Police Clearance Certificate <\/strong>– Employment visas in Dubai require a police clearance certificate for the past 5 years. These cost between \u00a355 and \u00a395 (AED 275 – AED 475).

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  5. Visa Application Fee – <\/strong>Visa application fees will vary by visa type. The Golden Visa<\/a> costs between \u00a33,000 and \u00a35,000 (AED 15,000-AED 25,000) for a 5-year visa. The Employment visa will cost between \u00a3500 to \u00a31,500 but employers often pay this. You’ll also need to pay between \u00a370 and \u00a3150 (AED 350- AED 750) for an Emirates ID. 

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  6. Visa Assistance <\/strong>– Visa assistance fees vary by the complexity of the visa. Fees can range from \u00a350 up to \u00a31,500 (AED 250-AED 7,500) for a Work Visa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Travel and Relocation Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Flights from the UK to Dubai<\/strong>: It\u2019ll cost between \u00a3200 and \u00a3500 (AED 1,000-AED 2,500) for a one-way flight ticket to Dubai. Expect costs to rise to over \u00a32,000 (AED 10,000) if you choose business class.

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    2. Shipping Your Belongings<\/strong>: To ship the contents of a 3-bedroom home to Dubai, expect to pay around \u00a32,857 to \u00a33,173 (AED 14,285-AED 15,865). Dubai shipping costs will vary depending on the size and location of the move.

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    3. Rental Deposits & Advance Rent<\/strong>: Rent in Dubai is typically paid quarterly or annually in advance. A 3-bedroom apartment in Dubai costs around AED 10,288.33 (\u00a32,200) per month. You\u2019ll typically pay 5% of the annual rent upfront as a deposit for unfurnished flats so budget around AED 6,050 (\u00a31,320). 

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    4. Health Insurance:<\/strong>  Expats must get health insurance to access healthcare in Dubai. The cost ranges between \u00a3500 to \u00a32,000 (AED 2,500-AED 10,000) annually depending on the plan and coverage.

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    5. Shipping Your Car:<\/strong> To ship your car to Dubai<\/a>, it\u2019ll cost \u00a31,141 (AED 5,705) for a standard saloon car going via RoRo service. 

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    6. Shipping Your Pet<\/strong>: It\u2019ll cost between \u00a3800 and \u00a35,500 (AED 4,000-AED 27,500) to ship your pet to Dubai. Costs will depend on the size of your pet, flights and whether or not you use a relocation service.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      <\/span>Average Salaries in Dubai <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The average annual salary in Dubai is AED 200,000 – 240,000 (\u00a342,000 – \u00a350,000). Salaries vary across Dubai depending on the location and industry. We\u2019ve listed some popular areas of Dubai and shared the average salary in each location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n