Door-to-door international moving from Dubai
Moving from Dubai to another country? GI Movers packs, crates and loads your home in Dubai, and our partner forwarders ship it and deliver it to your new address abroad. Sea, air or road, one quote, one point of contact from your Dubai door to your new door. Free home or video survey, and a written quote, usually within an hour.
Where we move to from Dubai
- UK and Europe: London, Manchester, Germany, the Netherlands, France and more.
- USA, Canada and Australia: long-haul moves by sea container or air freight.
- GCC: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait by road, usually the fastest and lowest-cost option.
- Anywhere else: ask us; our forwarding partners cover most countries.
Shipping options
| Option | Best for | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Full container (20ft / 40ft) | Full apartment or villa | 20ft fits about a 2-bedroom apartment; 40ft a 3–4 bedroom villa |
| Shared container (groupage) | Smaller moves | You pay only for the space your items take |
| Air freight | Urgent or small shipments | Clothes, documents and essentials that must arrive first |
| Road freight | GCC countries | Door-to-door by truck to Oman, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait |
What’s included
- Export packing: double-wrapped furniture, strong export cartons, and wooden crates for fragile or high-value items.
- Inventory list: every box numbered and listed, which customs needs at both ends.
- Loading in Dubai: our own crew and team leader load the container or truck.
- Shipping and customs: our partner forwarders book the freight and handle export and import customs paperwork.
- Delivery abroad: the destination agent delivers to your new home and reassembles large furniture. Unpacking boxes is available at an extra charge. In some remote areas or countries, local rules or labour limits mean delivery to the door only.
- Storage in Dubai: if your new home isn’t ready, we keep your items in our climate-controlled warehouse until shipping.
How it works
- Survey: a free home visit or video survey to list your items and measure the volume.
- Quote: a written quote, usually within one hour, with the shipping method and an estimated transit time.
- Packing day: our crew packs, crates and labels everything and prepares the inventory.
- Shipping: your container, shared load or air shipment leaves Dubai, and we keep you updated.
- Delivery: the destination agent clears customs and delivers to your new address.
Moving abroad from Abu Dhabi?
We handle international moves from Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE too. See our international movers in Abu Dhabi page, or our movers in Dubai page for local moves.
International moving from Dubai: frequently asked questions
How much does an international move from Dubai cost?
It depends on the volume, the destination and the shipping method. A free survey gives you a written quote, usually within an hour.
How long does shipping take?
Approximate times: GCC by road 3–7 days, air freight 5–10 days, UK and Europe by sea 4–6 weeks, and longer for the USA, Canada and Australia. Transit times always vary with shipping schedules and customs, so we confirm an estimate in your quote.
Do you handle customs?
Yes. Our partner forwarders handle export customs in the UAE and import customs at destination. You provide your passport copy, visa and any documents the destination country needs.
What can’t be shipped?
Flammables, gas cylinders, perishable food, plants and anything restricted by the destination country.
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Areas we cover in Dubai
- Movers in Dubai Marina
- Movers in JBR
- Movers in JLT
- Movers in Palm Jumeirah
- Movers in Downtown Dubai
- Movers in Business Bay
- Movers in Al Barsha
- Movers in Bur Dubai
- Movers in JVC
- Movers in Dubai Hills
- Movers in Arabian Ranches
- Movers in Al Furjan
- Movers in Mirdif
Moving between emirates? See our Abu Dhabi services or long-distance moves across the UAE.
