Shipping times and costs from South Africa to United Arab Emirates
1 Bedroom flat
Shipping costs by air ยฃ6,781 - ยฃ7,496
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ3,560 - ยฃ3,935
3 Bedroom house
Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ5,477 - ยฃ6,054
5 Bedroom house
Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ8,215 - ยฃ9,081
Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.
Shipping Container Costs to United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a luxury expat hotspot. Situated at the southern end of the Persian Gulf, the Arab nation is home to some ultramodern cities, gorgeous beach resorts and year-round sunny weather. The capital is Abu Dhabi, although itโs Dubai that has become the UAEโs big financial centre.To receive free shipping quotes, simply fill in this quick form and our trusted suppliers will get back to you.
Different shipping options
If youโre thinking of relocating permanently to the UAE, youโll probably want to bring a few belongings with you. There are two main options to choose between: air freight or sea freight.Air freight offers a fast service. Cargo planes are able to reach the UAE from anywhere in the world in just two or three days. However, air freight is expensive, so itโs handy if you need to move abroad quickly but not great for keeping costs low.
Sea freight is the slower option but itโs also much more affordable, being around five times cheaper than air freight. If youโre moving on a budget, sea freight is ideal, but you also need to allow several weeks for your cargo to arrive.
If you choose sea freight, your belongings will go in either a 20ft container or a 40ft container, depending on the amount of stuff youโre bringing. If the total volume of your cargo is less than around 15 cubic metres, you will share a container with other people (in a process known as Less Than Container Load, or LCL). Most of our shipping suppliers provide a full door-to-door service, which means theyโll take your belongings all the way from your old home to your new one in the UAE. Easy!
Major shipping routes
The largest container terminal in the UAE is Dubaiโs Port of Jebel Ali, the busiest commercial port in the whole of the Middle East. Itโs highly likely that your shipment will be heading there, although there is also Khalifa Port beside Abu Dhabi. Once your container reaches UAE soil, it will pass through customs before going by truck and/or train to your new home.Clearing customs in the UAE
Papers please! Customs can seem a bit daunting, but our experienced shipping suppliers will help you through it. Fortunately, the UAEโs customs process is fairly straightforward. You are required to create an inventory (i.e. a detailed list) of all the items youโre bringing into the country, being as thorough and accurate as possible. Customs officials may physically open your shipment and inspect it, so itโs important that everything inside matches up with whatโs written in your inventory.You can bring your personal belongings and household goods duty-free into UAE, but these items must a) be used and b) arrive no more than six months after you have obtained your UAE residence visa. See below for an idea of whatโs prohibited or restricted by UAE customs, while you can also find out more on their official customs website.
Shipping Container Options
20Ft Shipping Container
Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)
Price: ยฃ5,477 - ยฃ6,054
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Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)
Price: ยฃ10,406 - ยฃ11,503
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Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)
Base Price: ยฃ1,695 - ยฃ1,874
Quarantine & Taxes: ยฃ1,000 - ยฃ2,500
Price: ยฃ7,577 - ยฃ11,304
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