International Movers in Dubai and the UAE with packing, shipping, customs and delivery
Moving abroad is stressful enough. We pack your home or office, ship it by sea or air, coordinate customs at the destination and deliver to your new address, with one person looking after the whole move.
An international move from Dubai usually works like this: you get a survey or inventory-based quote, the movers pack your belongings, the shipment is collected and exported from the UAE, it travels by sea (cheapest, for most of the household) or air (for urgent essentials), it clears customs at the destination and is delivered to your new home. Start planning 8 to 10 weeks before you leave. Aeron Shipping handles the packing, export, customs coordination and delivery.
About the service
A Move That Starts Well Before the Truck Arrives
A good international move is planned backwards from your arrival date. The earlier you decide what comes with you, the lower the bill and the fewer surprises. We help you decide what to ship, what to sell and what to leave, then we pack, ship and deliver.
We move households and offices from across the UAE to destinations around the world. Most of a household goes by sea because it is far cheaper than air, and urgent essentials go by air so you have what you need in the first weeks. Customs rules and duty relief for personal belongings differ by country, and we guide you through them.
This page explains how an international move works, how it is priced, what to prepare and how to avoid the common problems. If you would rather skip the reading, send your destination and rough move date on WhatsApp.
What we move
Typical moves we handle.
Apartments and villas of any size
Furniture and appliances
Boxed personal belongings
Cars and motorbikes (see Car Shipping)
Office furniture and equipment
Art, antiques and fragile items (with special packing)
Share your destination, move date and rough volume. We can estimate from a list or a short survey.
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Get a quote and book
You get an itemised price for packing, freight and extras. Nothing moves until you say yes.
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We pack and collect
Our team packs, labels and loads, and we prepare the UAE export documents.
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Shipping and customs
The shipment travels and customs is coordinated at the destination, including any duty relief paperwork.
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Delivery and unpacking
We deliver to your new address. Unpacking and set-up can be arranged where available.
The detail
How to Plan an International Move from the UAE
Start by deciding what to take. Shipping costs go by volume, so selling bulky items you can replace cheaply abroad often saves more than it costs. Keep an inventory, collect receipts for valuable items and keep your passport, visa and residence papers in one folder, because customs at the destination often asks for them.
Many countries offer duty relief for the personal belongings of people who are moving their residence, but the conditions differ: how long you must have lived abroad, how long you must have owned the goods and how soon after arrival you must clear them. We check the current rules for your destination before you book.
Who this service suits
Families and individuals relocating abroad
Professionals on assignment
Students and retirees
Small offices and businesses relocating
A typical moving timeline
Counting back from your move date.
8 to 10 weeks beforePlan and get quotesDecide what to ship and what to sell, and get quotes.
6 to 8 weeks beforeInventory and papersWrite the inventory and gather receipts and documents.
5 to 6 weeks beforeBook your shipmentBook sea freight, and air freight for urgent essentials.
1 to 2 weeks beforePacking and collectionWe pack, load and complete the UAE export paperwork.
On and after arrivalCustoms and deliveryClear customs and receive your goods at your new home.
It depends on the volume of your belongings, the destination, whether you ship by sea or air, the packing level and the customs charges. We quote each move individually, with packing, freight and extras itemised.
How long does an international move take?
By sea, typically about 30 to 40 days door to door depending on the destination, plus time for packing and customs. By air, about 6 to 8 days. Start planning 8 to 10 weeks before you leave.
Do you pack my belongings?
Yes. We can pack at your home or office with export-grade materials, or collect boxes you have packed yourself.
Do you unpack, assemble furniture or store my things at the destination?
Yes, all three are available. We can unpack at your new home, assemble furniture, and store your goods at the destination if your new place is not ready. Tell us which you need and we add them to your quote.
Is my shipment insured?
We arrange transit insurance through AIG, and we recommend it for any move. Tell us the declared value and we include it in your quote.
Do I pay duty on my belongings when I move?
Many countries offer a duty relief for the personal belongings of people moving their residence, with conditions on how long you lived abroad and how long you owned the goods. We check the rules for your destination before you book.
Can you ship my car too?
Yes. We can ship your car with your move where the destination allows it. See our Car Shipping page for details.
Can I ship alcohol, medicines or food?
These are often restricted or banned. Tell us what you have and we confirm what is allowed at the destination.
Can you store my belongings if my dates change?
Yes. We offer storage if your move date and your new address do not line up. See our Storage page.
Do you move offices?
Yes. We move office furniture, IT equipment and files, and plan the move to limit downtime.
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