Planning a move from the UK to Dubai? Let 1st Move International manage your relocation with expert care and precision. Get a free quote today and see how our bespoke international moving services offer a faster, safer, and more reliable way to ship your belongings to the UAE. With secure packing, weekly sailings, and full cover, your move is in trusted hands.
This page provides everything you need to know about moving to Dubai from the UK. You’ll find up-to-date information on international removals costs, available shipping services, transit schedules, and our secure UK-wide collection network. Discover how our unique packing methods and flexible cover options help ensure a smooth and protected move to the UAE.
Get there up to 12 weeks faster. Unlike other movers, we can guarantee regular weekly shipments direct to Dubai from the UK. Once your belongings are packed we will immediately schedule for the next available weekly sailing. No waiting around!
We wrap, pack and palletise all shipments for ultimate protection, reducing handling of individual items and lowering insurance claims. This space saving method of packing ensures your personal belongings remain protected and untouched until arrival at your door.
Palletising your shipment means we can easily and accurately measure the size of your move. There's no guessing and we guarantee that you only pay for exactly what you ship. No more, no less.
Benefit from the expertise of a dedicated Personal Move Manager for your Dubai relocation. Our specialists in international moves will oversee every facet, offering tailored advice, coordinating logistics, and ensuring a smooth transition.
Planning ahead pays off — book your move to Dubai within 10 days of receiving your quote and enjoy a 10% discount. No deposit, no cancellation fees, and a fast, 60-second booking process. Get organised early and save on your move!
As registered customs brokers, our knowledgeable team will guide you through all of the neccessary documents and customs procedures for your move to Dubai, ensuring a smooth transition from the UK.
The cost of international removals from the UK to Dubai starts from £790 for a shared container service, £2950 for a 3-bed house and £5,340 for a 4 or 5-bed house. With weekly sailings from London it will take around 22 days to arrive in Dubai
See our table below to find out how much international removals from the UK to Dubai costs.
| Move Size | Service | Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Move / Boxes | Groupage | £325 - £425 |
| Small Flat | Shared Container | £1,058 - £1,904 |
| 1-Bed House | Shared Container | £2,224 - £2,785 |
| 3-Bed House | 20ft Container | £2,857 - £3,173 |
| 4+ Bed House | 40ft Container | From £6,347 |
These costs should be used as a guide only. For obvious reasons they do not include collection, delivery or packing/loading costs. For an accurate quote, please fill out our quote form and we'll get back to you with a tailored estimate.
These moving costs are for a 3 bed house in a 20ft container or a 4-5 bed house in a 40ft container. They are the costs from the UK port of Southampton or London to the port of Jebel Ali, Dubai only.
For those smaller moves we offer a shared container service whereby we collect and expertly pack your personal effects using our Safer packing procedures and then load your items within the week on the next available ship to Dubai. Your goods are protected thanks to our packing and you don't need to wait around for a container to be full as we are able to ship alongside commercial shipments from large exporters.
This option is perfect for large house moves to Dubai. Our Full Container Load (FCL) service gives you sole use of your own 20ft or 40ft container. We can collect and pack your belongings at our own 20,000 sqft facility or we can provide this service at your door.
Here’s what our industry-leading palletised system looks like once your belongings are packed, wrapped, and ready to sail.
This isn’t just packing
It's protection.
It's speed.
It's door-to-door peace of mind.
Take the guesswork out of your move to Dubai, UAE and get there up to 3 months faster than other movers.
1st Move International is the only UK mover to publish weekly sailing schedules to Dubai.
We use established commercial routes for faster, more reliable services so we don’t need to wait months to fill our containers.
View our latest timetable below and choose a sailing date that suits you, not your mover!
| Destination | Vessel Name | Last Moving Date to Meet Vessel | Sailing Date | Port to Port Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Tayma Express | 25/07/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 21 |
| Los Angeles Express | 01/08/2025 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | |
| Vancouver Express | 08/08/2025 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | |
| Charleston Express | 15/08/2025 | 29/08/2025 | 21 |
As a BAR member, our company has been rigorously vetted and subject to regular audits to ensure we meet their strict quality guidelines, including financial stability, full regulatory compliance, and adhering to the BAR's strict code of practice when dealing with our customers and all aspects of relocating their goods worldwide.
Here are the moving and shipping costs from the UK to Dubai.
These costs are for budget planning purposes only. The final price of your move to Dubai will depend on several factors such as how much volume you are shipping, the value of all your belongings (for insurance purposes), your UK collection and final destination in Dubai. Costs depend on the size of your shipment and the required service, so we recommend that you request a quote to receive a tailored estimate.
Removals from the UK to Dubai, UAE average 21 to 24 days and are the same for both shared and sole use container services. The shipping times shown are from UK port to arrival in Dubai’s main port of Jebel Ali. You should allow another few days for customs clearance and delivery in Dubai. For more detailed schedules and current timetables please see our Dubai shipping schedule page.
We offer nationwide UK collection that covers all areas of the UK and we can arrange for onward delivery with our agents in Dubai allowing for a full door to door service.
Yes, we offer a 10% early booking discount for every move to Dubai, UAE. Booking your move early allows us to better plan our collection services and streamline our packing teams for maximum efficiency. Booking your move early means we can make savings on transport and packing schedules and pass these savings to you, our customers.
Moving overseas can be a stressful experience and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to take that first step on your journey to Dubai.
So why not book your moving day now, it’s easy, no deposit, no obligation, no cancellation fees and our 10% early booking discount is our thank you for getting organised early.
You can book your move up to 12 months in advance and this offer is available to all our customers who book their move to Dubai within 10 days of receiving their quote.
Let’s get that big ball rolling and Book your move in less than 60 seconds here.
We require the following documentation to ship your personal belongings from the UK to Dubai:
All documents can be uploaded via our secure document transfer page.
No, Dubai nationals residing abroad and foreigners coming to Dubai for the first time for residences shall be exempted from customs duty on their personal effects and used household items.
The duty exemption is subject to the following conditions:
Some items are prohibited or restricted from import into Dubai. Prohibited items are strictly banned from import whereas restricted items may be subject to certain limitations or may require permission from the relevant authorities to import.
Prohibited goods include narcotic drugs, gambling tools or machinery, items that contradict Islamic faith and nylon fishing nets to name a few.
Restricted items include pharmaceutical products, alcohol, foodstuffs, personal care and cosmetic products, rough diamonds, e-cigarettes and more.
For more information on prohibited and restricted goods, please see the Dubai customs government website.
Yes, you can ship your car to Dubai when you move. Our partner company Autoshippers provide car shipping services from the UK to all main ports in Dubai and the UAE. For more info on how to ship your car to Dubai, visit Autoshippers.
Yes, you can track your shipment from the UK to Dubai using our container tracking service. We will provide you with a container tracking number and the name of the vessel.
We provide removals services from the UK to all areas of Dubai including: Abu Hail, Al Awir, Al Barsha, Al Garhoud, Al Hamriya, Al Karama, Al Mamzar, Al Muntasa, Al Muraqqabat, Al Quoz, Al Qusais, Al Rashidiya, Al Rigga, Al Safouh, Al Satwa, Jumeirah Garden City, Al Shindagha, Al Wasl, Corniche Deira, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai Marina, Emirates Hill, Hatta, Jebel Alindly, Jumeira, Jumeirah Garden City, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeira Palm, Mankhool, Mirdiff, Nadd Al Hamar, Nadd Al Shiba, Naif, Oud Meth, Port Saeed, Arabian Ranches, Ras Al Khor, Satwa, Sofouh, Trade Center, Umm Al Sheif, Umm Hurair, Umm Ramool, Umm Suqeim, Za'abeel.
Shipping Furniture & Personal Effects to Dubai, UAE
Everything you need to know about shipping furniture & personal effects from the UK to Dubai, UAE.
Shipping Personal Effects to Dubai Customs Guide
We cover all the legalities of shipping household goods from the UK to Dubai.
Dubai Customs & Quarantine Prohibited & Restricted Items
Find out what you can and cannot bring to Dubai UAE, plus information on how to declare, duties and more.
Our experts provide a wide range of guides, tips and advice on moving to and living in Dubai, UAE.
Container Shipping Costs UK to Dubai
Get the latest information on UK to Dubai container shipping costs and container ports.
Dubai Container Shipping Schedules
We post up-to-date sailing schedule information and as part of our weekly shipping promise we'll tell you in advance what ship we can get your personal effects on.
Get more information on our car shipping services to Dubai.
Your life, carefully wrapped, beautifully packed, and protected for the journey ahead.
We are extremely proud of our unique packing process. We are the only moving company in the UK that uses this tried and tested method to ship your treasured personal possessions overseas.
Visit our Facebook page to find a snapshot of each shipment captured as the final pallet is wrapped.
