Pre-move survey
In person or by video, so the quote reflects what you are actually taking.
Moving home
Relocation from Dubai to the UK
A managed move for families leaving the UAE — and for employers relocating their staff.
Dubai → UK corridor specialistsSea, air, LCL & FCLCustoms documentation handledNamed coordinator per shipment
Relocation from Dubai to the UK is a managed move covering survey, packing, shipping by sea or air, UK customs clearance under Transfer of Residence relief, optional storage, and delivery and unpacking at your new UK home.
What a managed relocation covers
Packing and protection
Professional export packing, custom crates for art, and disassembly of large furniture.
Sea, air or both
Bulk by sea, an air-freight suitcase set for the essentials you need on arrival.
Customs and ToR
Documentation and Transfer of Residence support at the UK end.
Storage
Short or long-term storage in the UAE or the UK if dates do not line up TO CONFIRM: storage locations and rates.
Delivery and unpack
Placement in the room of choice, reassembly and packaging removal.
Your move timeline
- 8+ weeks outSurvey and quote; start the Transfer of Residence application.
- 4 weeks outConfirm the shipping date, decide what is being sold, stored or shipped.
- Packing weekWe pack over one or more days depending on the size of the home.
- DepartureCargo is loaded and the sailing or flight is confirmed.
- ArrivalUK entry filed against your ToR reference and delivery date agreed.
- Move-inDelivery, unpacking and reassembly at your new home.
Corporate relocation
For employers moving staff to the UK we work to a policy cap, invoice the company directly, and give HR a single point of contact for every assignee. We can report on move status, spend against policy and delivery dates TO CONFIRM: corporate policy tiers and reporting format.
We move
- Families returning to the UK after years in the UAE
- Employees on company-paid international assignments
- Individuals moving a small load of personal effects
- Retirees consolidating two homes into one
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I book?
Around six to eight weeks for a full home, sooner over the summer peak. Small loads can be arranged with less notice.
Can you ship pets?
Pet relocation is arranged through specialist partners TO CONFIRM: whether pet relocation is offered.
Can you store our things until we find a house?
Yes, in the UAE before departure or in the UK on arrival TO CONFIRM: storage locations and rates.
Ready to move cargo from Dubai to the UK?
Send us your cargo details and we will come back with a clear, itemised Dubai to UK quote.
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