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.
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.
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.
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
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.
See what our customers think of us...
From quote to removal, excellent service
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Good reviews online
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?
Explained everything to us and reasonably priced
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They worked efficiently and nothing was too much trouble even though we wasn’t sure if the move would go ahead
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing to change
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?
From quote to removal, excellent service
Couldn’t have had a better team
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Moved house previously with you. Contact details from internet
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?
Previously used your services
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
John, Anthony and Tyler couldn’t have been more helpful. Very clean, tidy, friendly and caring. Couldn’t have had a better team. Catherine Tuft and Matthew were also very sympathetic, accommodating and helpful.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Don’t know
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?
All went very smoothly and quickly
Clear information, great advice and competitive price
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Received flyer, BAR registered
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?
Clear information, great advice and competitive price
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very professional, extremely tidy, very courteous and friendly
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing comes to mind
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Your service was great from the office staff through to the removers
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Yours was a competitive quote and I found you by googling removal companies
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?
Good quote and you could fit in with our moving date
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They arrived early, were very efficient and polite and helpful
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Your service was great from the office staff through to the removers
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?
I would highly recommend you
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