Removals to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

If you are planning on moving to the UAE, whether to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or another location, we have the expertise to tailor the move to your individual needs.

We have an established, long standing and successful relationship with a network of dedicated removers in the UAE. We'll also help you with the paperwork for customs, and inform you of any restrictions and requirements for importation into the UAE.

If you want to store some of your personal items in the UK, we can also handle that for you in our modern, purpose built warehouse.

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Moving personal effects to the UAE

Your household goods and personal effects are usually allowed duty free entry, provided that they have been owned and used prior to importation. Before your shipment is sent, all necessary documentation must be submitted and you must be in the country in order to successfully complete all customs clearance procedures.

All books, CDs, videos, DVDs and magazines are subject to physical inspection and need to be packed in separate cartons and marked clearly. They will be subject to review and censorship by the UAE Ministry of Information. Your items will be released if nothing abnormal is found. This procedure will take from 10 to 15 days.

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UAE removals transit times

Groupage or shared load consignments usually take eight to 12 weeks, door to door. This can, of course, vary depending on volumes being shipped, customs or immigration delays and weather conditions. Sole use containers usually take five to six weeks door to door.

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Prohibitions and Restrictions

In general it is in your interest not to import the following items:

  • Firearms & ammunition (real or ornamental)
  • Swords, daggers, spears, etc.
  • Military uniforms and equipment
  • Inflammable goods & substances
  • Plants & plant material
  • Poppy seeds and flowers, leaves, etc.
  • Foodstuffs, perishable or otherwise
  • Narcotics and dangerous goods
  • Offensive materials
  • Tobacco and alcohol
  • Statues and figures with a religious undertone
  • Carvings and statues of humans - especially nude or pornographic
  • Religious books other than Islamic
  • Controversial political literature and materials contrary to an Islamic country's principles

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Removal quote appointment booking service

Britannia Goodwins Removals & Storage can help your overseas move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 01785 251161 and speaking with one of our Stafford and Cheshire removals specialists.

How are our appointments carried out

In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.

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Very obliging, polite, friendly and uncomplaining

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Card through post

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Availability at short notice and competitive price

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

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Very obliging, polite, friendly and uncomplaining

How would you rate our communication?
9/10

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Andrew Wilde

Nothing was rushed or too much trouble

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Local to where I live

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Local

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The team were extremely helpful and even though things were held up by solicitors kept things calm and nothing was rushed or too much trouble. We were impressed.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
The online form could be simplified.

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Very helpful team, I would recommend your company.

Sue Read

One of the best removal teams we have dealt with

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Google

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Reviews and price. Competitive and a few hundred cheaper than others. Plus good communication.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The team were amazing. Made the move easier to deal with, especially having 2 nervous dogs and a cat. Nothing was too much trouble for the guys. One of the best removal teams we have dealt with and we have moved several times in the last 15 years.  

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
No suggestions.

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Angela Podesta

Would highly recommend you to anyone that asks!

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I had used you in the past for the company I worked for and was impressed

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
I was impressed the last time I used you

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Adam, Ant and Gaz were brilliant on the day. Couldn't fault them and certainly did Goodwins proud! Would use you again in the future and I would highly recommend you to anyone that asks!

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Nothing you could improve on as it went seamless

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Ashley Conyon

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