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...
Had to move odd bulky items; a piano, grandfather clock, bike, heavy furniture. They were amazing!
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I have used you before. Got info from website.
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
8/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
8/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
I have used you before and was happy with the service
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Paul, Alan, Anthony, Adrian, Adam, and Gareth were all efficient, professional , kind and helpful.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
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?
Move team had to move odd bulky items; a piano, grandfather clock, bike, heavy furniture. They were amazing!
Removal lads made the whole process as seamless as possible
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
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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, good reviews and available
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Cannot praise highly enough
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Perhaps more information prior to the move, I was not sure what when and how. However this certainly wasn’t a problem in the end.
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?
Again, I think your removal lads made the whole process as seamless as possible, they could not have done more.
Everything was completed with care and expertise
Email to Cat
Please would you kindly pass my thanks to Paul and Alan for their calm efficiency in carrying out the move on Wednesday. Everything was completed with care and expertise: I am very grateful.
Thank you all so much for helping to make the move as stress free as possible.
With every good wish,
Dr Elizabeth GodwinVery quick and professional
Do you have any comments about our removals crew?
Very quick and professional
Where can we improve our removals day experience?
Maybe talk through how to plan for removals day especially as ours was over 2 days and the packing on day 1 was so quick. Delivery on day 2 was excellent and delivery on day 1 also worked well.
Why did you use us?
More expensive, but felt very professional, organised and reliable.
Comments regarding your initial enquiry
Quick to come round and give a quote. I appreciated the follow up
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