Specialist London to Dubai removal and international relocation service
Complete end-to-end UK to Dubai removal service. Professional packing, customs coordination, secure specialist shipping and full destination support in the UAE. Trusted by hundreds of UK families and businesses relocating to Dubai. Call 07359 724844.
The UK's London to Dubai removal specialists
The London to Dubai relocation corridor is one of the busiest international removal routes in the world. Thousands of British families, professionals and businesses relocate to the UAE every year, drawn by the business environment, tax advantages, world-class infrastructure, lifestyle and year-round sunshine that Dubai offers. Relokates has built specialist expertise on this route over years of managing UK to UAE relocations and is one of the few UK removal companies that genuinely specialises in this corridor rather than treating international moves as an occasional add-on to a domestic removal service.
Our Dubai service is truly end-to-end. We begin with a detailed pre-move consultation to understand your timeline, your volume, your specific items and any particular customs or regulatory considerations. We then coordinate the complete move: professional packing at your UK property, customs documentation preparation, secure specialist shipping to Dubai, and delivery and placement at your new UAE address. You have a single point of contact throughout the entire process.
What our London to Dubai service includes
Pre-move consultation: A detailed discussion of your move covering timeline, volume, shipping options, customs requirements, prohibited items and documentation checklist. We cover everything you need to know before a single box is packed.
Professional export packing: All items packed using export-grade materials designed for the rigours of international shipping: double-walled boxes, specialist fragile item packing, custom crating for artwork, antiques and specialist items.
Customs documentation: Full preparation and management of UAE customs import documentation including detailed packing inventories, valued item declarations and all supporting paperwork required for a compliant UAE import.
Sea freight or air freight: We offer both sea and air freight options depending on your timeline and budget. Sea freight in a dedicated 20 or 40-foot container is the most cost-effective option for full household moves. Shared container options are available for smaller volumes. Air freight is faster but significantly more expensive.
Port handling and UAE customs clearance: We coordinate with our established UAE partner network to manage your shipment through Dubai port and customs clearance at the UAE end.
Final delivery in Dubai: Delivery to your Dubai address with unpacking and placement services available.
Moving from across the UK to Dubai
While we are based in London and the South East, our Dubai removal service is available to customers relocating from anywhere in the UK. We can arrange collection from any UK address and coordinate transport to our designated shipping point for your UAE-bound shipment. We serve customers moving to Dubai from London, Essex, Kent, West Sussex and all other UK regions.
Frequently asked questions: Dubai removals
Sea freight door to door typically takes 5 to 8 weeks from packing date to delivery at your Dubai address. Air freight is 5 to 10 days but significantly more expensive. Allow at least 8 to 12 weeks from enquiry to delivery to ensure all logistics and customs arrangements are in place.
UAE prohibited items include alcohol, pork products, narcotics, weapons, certain medications, politically sensitive material and pornographic material. Some items require special permits. We provide a complete prohibited and restricted items list as part of your pre-move consultation.
In most cases, yes: UAE customs requires evidence of residency or an approved visa for household goods import. We advise on the specific documentation requirements for your situation as part of our pre-move consultation.
Yes. Shared container shipping allows you to ship a smaller volume: we calculate the space your shipment requires and charge accordingly. This is a cost-effective option for partial moves or for customers who plan to ship belongings in stages.
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Complete end-to-end service. Sea and air freight options available.