Move to Dubai, to the United Arabian Emirates (UAE), the Arabian Peninsula

We organize your move to the states on the Arabian Peninsula

Besides moves to the United States, MTL frequently organises moves between Germany and the states on the Arabian Peninsula: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) with their capital Abu Dhabi and their business hub Dubai, the Emirates of Kuwait and Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman and the kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. We co-operate with reliable partners in the respective countries, in turn taking charge of the import delivery of removal goods provided by our Middle East partners in Germany. 

If you only want to have a small shipment of household goods and personal effects transported, we can organise the move in lift vans or air vans, taking the remaining furniture and household effects into storage in our warehouses in Friedberg or in Berlin Marienfelde until you return. 

What does a move to the Arabian Peninsula cost?

Depending on whether you are moving to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, to Doha, Kuwait City, Muscat, Riyadh, Manama, or any other location in the region, the costs will vary considerably depending on a set of parameters, notably the total volume of your removal goods, and the size of the container, or the size and number of lift vans or air vans. Depending on state regulations, taxes may be payable on the import of the removal goods.

Conditions at the place of loading and unloading and special packaging also play a role, as do fluctuations in exchange rates and fuel costs. In short: the costs are as varied as the removals. In our list of Frequently Asked Questions the essential parts of the costs of a move are explained in more detail. Please check for the question What does it cost to move with MTL? We'd be happy to answer your questions and to provide you with a quotation for your particular move.

• Do you plan to save moving costs by packing yourself? This is rather not a good idea for overseas moves. The customs authorities in the UAE do accept self packed goods for import clearance. However, sea containers are subject to strong movements during the passage. Moving goods that are not professionally packed and stowed will most probably incur damage by these movements. If you pack yourself, such damage is not insurable. An inventory list that is not professionally prepared can lead to delays at customs and thus to storage costs at the port. Contact us to discuss the issue in greater detail.

• Are you planning a shipment without a partner for customs clearance at the port of entry and delivery at destination? What looks like a particularly attractive shipping rate at first can turn out to be terribly expensive: even short storage at port costs a lot of money, and you don't know the local market for customs agencies and moving companies at your overseas destination. Don't assume that you can communicate easily and that potential service providers will make you a fair offer. Under pressure, without knowledge of the circumstances, and of the local language, you are not in a good negotiating position.
   

Can I take my car with me?

You can import your car as part of the removal goods into the mentioned states, but import sales tax will be due. The import conditions differ in some details, the driver's wheel must be installed on the left side of the car. We will clarify these questions in detail with our local import agents.

Can I take my pet with me?

Yes, if the dog or cat can be identified by microchip, has been vaccinated against a number of diseases, and you can provide an internationally recognised veterinary health certificate (APHIS Form 7001) for the pet. 

Depending on the member state, additional documentation may be required. For instance, a permit from the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment is required for import of pets into the United Arab Emirates. You can apply for this via the following website: https://www.moccae.gov.ae/en/services/export-import-services/import-permit-pets.aspx

We'll clarify those details for you. 

Can I bring food with me?

In general, the import of food in the removal goods is not recommended, even if only the import of certain types of food, such as products from pork, is explicitly prohibited. There are numerous other restrictive regulations in detail, compliance with which is controlled by customs. This leads to unnecessary costs.