Car Shipping To Dubai
Looking to ship a car from the UK to Dubai? Shipping your car to Dubai by roll on/roll off is one of two options on offer for transporting it safely to the port of Jebel Ali. These purpose built vessels sail twice a month from the port of Southampton and offer a safe way of shipping any type of rolling or tracked vehicle to Dubai. Vehicles are driven or towed on to the ship and are stored below deck. Every vehicle is secured using ratchet straps to ensure minimum movement throughout the voyage. The second option is on our weekly container service from Tilbury to Jebel Ali free zone port. This method of shipping to Dubai will suit someone who is looking to ship a valuable vehicle such as a Rolls Royce or Ferrari for example. This offers additional security whilst in transit by sea. Currently vessels take approx 24 days transit time from the UK to arrival Jebel Ali port.
Requirements for shipping cars to Dubai
Currently there are no age restrictions on vehicles being imported in to Dubai. All vehicles being shipped to Dubai are required to be clean before being exported out of the UK and will be subject to quarantine inspection upon arrival in Jebel Ali. You should pay special attention to the underneath of the vehicle (wheels, tyres, wheel arches and engine compartments) and if accepted by Dubai quarantine this can save you both time and additional charges. If you are a resident in either Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the UAE then you will not be required to have a residence visa to import your vehicle. If however you are not a resident listed Arab GCCs, then you will need to obtain a valid UAE residence visa prior to importing your vehicle to Dubai. For permanent imports in to Dubai, the vehicle must be Left Hand Drive unless travelling on a carnet de passage on a temporary basis.
What paperwork is required to ship a car to Dubai?
To ship a vehicle to Dubai you will need to scan and email copies of the following documents after you have completed the online booking form.
- A copy of the photo page of your passport
- A copy of the vehicles log book (V5C)
- A copy of a purchase/sales invoice of the vehicle
Paying Local fees
Keep in mind that you will have to pay additional charges once you have reached your destination such as customs clearance, unpacking fees, terminal handling, duties and taxes. You can check out our International Customs and Excise Duties page to find more specific details or you can Contact us and one of our professional members of staff will be able to help.
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