The 8 Best Moving Companies in Dubai (2026)

There is no official rule, and it depends on the route, season and shipping method. As a general guide, request quotes and a survey several weeks before your target date and earlier for peak periods such as summer or around public holidays. One mover in this guide, Allied, says on its site that moves within the UAE can usually be arranged within one to two weeks but that peak-season and holiday dates book out quickly.

Dubai Customs' personal effects page lists a copy of your passport, a copy of your residency visa and a written list of the goods being imported. It says used personal items and household goods can be exempted from customs duty after inspection, while goods that look like commercial quantities are charged a 5% customs tax. Your mover should prepare and submit the paperwork, but confirm current requirements with Dubai Customs before shipping.

Several do. Crown Relocations, Santa Fe Relocation, Allied, AGS, GAC, Writer Relocations and Dubai Movers each describe storage on their own sites, in some cases short or long term and at origin or destination. Ask what the storage facility is, how goods are inventoried and what insurance covers while they are in storage.

Search the company by name or licence number through Dubai Economy and Tourism's licence search, reached from the UAE government's Verify business licences page. Then ask for a written quote, an itemized inventory, the insurance terms and the name of the company that will actually do the work. Some movers also state FIDI or IAM membership; confirm it with the company or the association.

Often not. Allied's site says most residential communities in the UAE restrict moving on Fridays and public holidays because building management offices are closed and permits or lift access may not be available, and that areas such as Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai and Arabian Ranches also limit moving hours. Ask your building management about permits and lift bookings as soon as you have a date.