Relocation · 4 min read
Shipping Personal Items to Dubai: A Guide for Expats Relocating
What to ship, what to buy locally, and how to prepare for delivery once your shipment lands.
Relocating to Dubai usually means deciding what to bring and what to leave behind. A little planning keeps shipping costs and stress down.
Decide what is worth shipping
Items with personal value, quality furniture and things that are expensive to replace are usually worth shipping. Large, low-value items are often cheaper to buy in Dubai.
Prepare an inventory
A clear list of boxes and contents helps with customs paperwork and makes delivery and unpacking easier.
Check documents early
Your shipping company will tell you which documents are needed for customs clearance. Keep copies of your passport, visa and the inventory ready.
Plan the delivery in Dubai
- Arrange your building move-in permit and lift booking for the delivery day.
- Book a local mover to unload, unpack and reassemble furniture.
- Have the main rooms cleaned before the furniture arrives.
Bring essentials in your luggage
Shipments can take weeks. Pack clothes, documents, medicines and a few kitchen basics in your suitcases.
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