Car Shipping to Dubai and the UAE

April 30th, 2008

As one of the worlds fastest growing cities in the world, Dubai is a very popular to ship cars and other vehicles too. There are severall things you should know when exporting to Dubat, the UAE, from the USA or any other country. UAE customs can reassess the value of your shipment to based on the CIF value.  This means that they can levy duty and taxes based on the perceived value of the item being shipped plus the amount paid for shipping insurance on the goods. The UAE’s duty rate is 5% for most goods.


UAE Information:
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Population: 4.5 Million
Description: The UAE is a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain and Fujairah. Dubai is often used to refer to the 7 emirates and has experience exponential growth in recent years.  Shipping cars to Dubai from the USA has also experienced exponential growth. Local Dubai car dealers are often in search of cars exported from the USA because the resale value of the cars.  This is because the quality of mechanical work in the USA is generally much better than the UAE.
Dubai Resources: Dubai Customs Dubai Wiki


83 Responses to “Car Shipping to Dubai and the UAE”

  1. Yaser Ramadan Says:

    I need to know how much it cost to ship a Navigator 2001 from Columbus Ohio to Dubai.

    thanks

  2. Jodt Says:

    Hi, will the UAE tax a used car that I intend to keep for my personal use? If so, is there any way I could find out what “the CIF value” might be? Or is the tax only for commercially traded vehicles? Thank you!

  3. Chris Arnaldo (Enterprise Rent-a-Car) Says:

    Hello,
    I work for Enterprise Rent-a-Car and am looking for buyers of used cars in Dubai. Are there names of anyone you can provide me? I have over 50 makes and models for sale. Thank you!

    Chris

  4. Tim Says:

    Need some info. abuot taking my pick up to ABu Dhabi.
    Please advise. Tim

  5. jua ortega Says:

    I want to export my motorcycle from Miami, florida tu Dubai. it is a Honda 2007 XR650. It weights about 240lbs, what would be the options to send it.

  6. Syed Shoukat Aziz Says:

    I need to ship Wholesale Cars from chicago USA to Dubai U.A.E

    Toyota Camry
    Toyota Corola
    Toyota Rav4
    Lexus
    Nissan Pathfinder
    Madels 1998 to 2008

  7. batyr Says:

    how mouch it cost ship 2004 hummer h2 from florida to dubai. thanks janleo@cox.net

  8. Benin Says:

    Hi, I know of a person that you ought to be in touch with Indigo Logisitics, this is someone who was doing logsitics out of California and has now relocated to Saudi Arabia. He is a good reputable business person and is from Malawi.

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  9. Hussein Abbas Says:

    I would like to know how much would it cost for me to get the clearance of a Mercedese CLS 500 from UK to Dubai?What are the duty structures and how does it take place.

  10. James McIntyre Says:

    Hi, I have a Range Rover Sport that I would like to ship to Dubai. The car is currently in Houston and I am in Dubai. Please advise the process and costs.

    Thanks

    james

  11. Idrees Says:

    Would you pl advise the cost of shipping a car from Dubai to Istanbul, Turkey

  12. hayat Says:

    hi i will like to know the price list for to send a an acceident casr to dubai and how many fixt in one continers pl thnks

  13. lauren.hough85 Says:

    As a Newbie, I am always searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you

  14. Ike.Eze Says:

    It will cost you $2300.00, this includes inland cost to Jacksonville or Baltimore to Jebel Ali or Sharjah ports

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  16. alam Says:

    I want to ship a Lexus GX 470 suv to Dubai, i was wonderring if you know how much it is to ship it to Dubai, and do u know how much Dubai tax for Suv for personal use only? does it have any book Value tax or Fixed tax?

  17. mohammed Says:

    i just wanna ask you, how much it will cost to ship Dodge challenger 2009 to Abu Dhabi ?
    regads
    mohammed

  18. Walid Says:

    I want to ship a Lexus GX 470 suv and a Honda accord to Abu Dhabi. Is there a limit to how many cars can be shipped in one container? How much is the cost? any rules that I need to know about the customs in Abu Dhabi?
    Thanks

  19. liao Says:

    l like to bring my used toyota camery car 2007 from ABU DHABI UAE to USA Il 60123.Because i quit job in UAE and got job in USA.I LIKE TO USE MY CAR WHICH I BOUGHT IT IN UAE 2007 IN USA .PLEASE GIVE ME INFOR ABOUT HOW TO BRING IT HERE AND THE COST.
    THANKS
    LIAO

  20. rami Says:

    i need to ship a 08 ford mustang convertible to Dubai and not sure who to use.

  21. rami Says:

    who to use to ship a car to Dubai or abudabi, i need a contact or a company that won’t have any issues

  22. Brian Says:

    I would like to know, how much would it cost (shipping and taxes) to send a 06 Range Rover to Dubai (estimated value in US $38K)?

    Also are there any requirements or additional considerations if I sold this vechicle while in Dubai

  23. Michelle M Says:

    Could you please advise how much tax is liable to be paid in Dubai for a Mercedes S320L 2008 model from the uk. Is there anything else i will need to know?

  24. Arlene Says:

    I would like to know how much it would cost to ship (and to receive after the 5% charge) a 2009 Nissan Altima from Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC to Abu Dhabi. Also, what would the “CIF value” be for that car?

  25. Julian Dozortcev Says:

    We can ship any car to Dubai for 8500. If anyone is interested please email me at julian@aircargoglobal.com

  26. admin Says:

    Indigo Logistics, LLC provides full range of Logistic and Outsourcing services in International Freight Industry. We can handle any kind of commodity and specialize in automotive industry. Our Auto Export Management programm will help you to save the most money posible.
    We will rout your cargo to the closest warehouse to optimize logistics cost for you. All you need is to call one number and we will take care of the rest
    We will pickup your cargo, arrange for transportation to closest loading warehouse or closest port for Ro-Ro service, will oversee loading process and manage inventory and location of your cargo. We will provide you with most up to date schaduling of pickups and reciepts of cargo, loading dates, vessel departure and arival dates. We will handle any problems, that may arize during the shipping process with no extra cost to you.

    • Ocean Freight Service
    Indigo Logistics, LLS is one of the biggest and most reliable network of shipping lines and forwarding agents. By providing service through agents that specialize in their individual area of expertise, we are able to provide you with the most professional and affordable service of oceane freight shipping in the USA.
    • Domestic Transport
    We can arrange pick up at the auction or any other locations of your choice and delivery to our loading warehouse or elsewhere. We move over 500 cars per month and thus are able to provide you with the most dependable quality services at the best market prices.
    • Warehousing
    We provide warehousing service for as long as you need it. All cargo stored inside our facilities is under 24 hour surveillance. We have 8 strategic locations in All major ocean container ports as well as 2 main Land Ports:
    1. Atlanta and Savannah GA (Both locations are over 50,000 sq ft each. No item is ever stored outside)
    2. Chicago, IL
    3. Norfolk, VA
    4. Elizabeth, NJ
    5. Long Beach, CA
    6. Huston, TX
    7. Miami, FL
    • Loading and Crating
    We load any type of equipment and are able to fit up to 5 vehicles in 40’ HC container. We can offer a variety of loading techniques, such as:
    • Ramp Loading
    • Brace Loading
    • Double Decking
    • Side loading/crating for Boats
    • Crates and Pallets
    • Custom Loading
    We crate, stock and secure your items so that they arrive safe .We can load all types of vehicles like Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), Mini-Vans, Full-Size Vans, Pick-Up Trucks, Motorcycles, ATVs, Boats and more. We also specialized in shipping light Construction and Industrial Equipment.
    • Car Dismantling/Cutting
    We can dismantle and cut your salvage cars for parts shipping. We can load up to 12 cars into a 45’ container. A perfect service for salvage and used parts exporters!
    • Import/Distribution
    We offer a wide range of Distribution Center Services.
    • Pick up Freight from the port
    • Unloading and warehousing of freight at our secured warehouse
    • Inventorization of shipments received
    • Drop Shipping to end user
    • Auto Buying Service
    We can provide you with proffecional car buying and soursing service. We will find and purchase a vehichle of your choice based on your order and requirements via Auto Dealer Auctions, Dealer Wholesale Brokers and other reliable sources. We can also source other commodeties upon your request. Please enquire about this so needed and difficult to find service.
    • Extra services
    We are professional outsourcing company, that can accustom to your particular needs. Just let us know what type of service you would need and we will provide you with the most competitive rate and best quality job possible.

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    601 Interchange Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30336
    Phone (678)749-7675
    Fax (404) 234-6217
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  27. JOHN GETZ Says:

    I would like to have my 2010 Chevy Camaro shipped to dubai (uae) in the near future could you give me the total coasts to ship it and where I have to ship it from Thank You John Getz.

  28. Robert Says:

    Hello, Looking for a quote to ship a used 2010 Harley Davidson Road King from Wisconsin to Dubai.
    Regards,

  29. admin Says:

    I need you Address in Wisconsin to give you a quote for inland Transportation

  30. admin Says:

    On 2010 Camaro Shipping to Dubai UAE we will need to know if you will ship it Roll-on Roll-off (RO-RO) or in the container. And from wich zip code it will be shipped

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  32. admin Says:

    Thank you for your quote
    We can offer you the following options

    Port of Destination (POD) Jebel Ali, UAE
    Ocean Freight(Roll-on Roll-off) $950
    Inland Transportation to Port $300
    Tweet Card Escort $100
    Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) N/A
    Total: $1,350

    Insurance:
    $1,000 deductable 1.5% of value
    $500 deductable 2.0% of value
    $0 deductable 2.5% of value

    Mailinf fee:
    With in US $ 50
    International $100

    This quote includes All in Door to Port Service
    We will pickup your vehicle from your location
    Deliver it to the port of exit or loading warehouse
    Process all necessary documents for export
    Ship it to the port of final destination

    Please let me know if this will work for you, then we will send you forms to fulfill your order

    Regards,
    Lenny Ivanenko (President)

    Indigo Logistics, LLC
    601 Interchange Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30336
    Phone (678) 749-7675
    Fax (404)234-6217
    E-mail: Lenny@IndigoLogistics.us

  33. jay Says:

    how much does it cost to ship camry 1998 to dobai from utah USA?

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  35. admin Says:

    We now have a special price for shipping cars to Dubai Jebal Ali UAE United Arab Emerates Roll-on Roll-off Ro-Ro for mid size xar is $1,000 from most US ports we can offer now exit ports
    Savannah, GA
    Baltimore, MD
    Jacksonville, FL
    Galvistone, TX
    Willmington, DE
    Call us 678-749-7675

  36. Kate Says:

    hi, I will move to Abu Dhabi from Boulder, Colorado in May 2010 and want to RO-RO my mid size BMW. Are there regulatory or price differences between shipping it to Abu Dhabi or Dubai?

  37. admin Says:

    Abu Dhabi is a port in Dubai United Arab Emerates (UAE)so it has no effect on the price. Though you are better off going to Jebal Ali it is a biger port and will be chiper to go their. Also more service going to Jebal Ali. Call my office whan you are ready for quote 678-749-7675

  38. Marcos medina Says:

    Hello

    Would like to know the shipping cost of the toyota tundra from California or new york to dubai and also time to expend waiting from california and new york..

    thank you

  39. youyou Says:

    is it possible to buy a car from another country and ship it to UAE, if you are a resident here, and what is the procedure?

    thanks

  40. admin Says:

    Yes you can

  41. admin Says:

    From Baltimore, MD to Dubai Jebal Ali United Arab Emirates UAE is $1,200 via Ro-Ro service

  42. Fred Says:

    How about sending a Toyota Corolla 2004 car to Dubai from San Francisco? Will you ship and how much will it cost?

  43. admin Says:

    The price for Ro-Ro is $1,250 for ocean freight, but the problem is, there is no ro-ro service from the West Coast it has to go from Jacksonville, FL or Baltimore, MD
    It will cost around $800.00 to transport it to Baltimore, MD
    Also ther a new document that needs to be filed for Nigeria it is Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) the cost of filing it is around $450

  44. Ash Says:

    I want to import my masserati from Pakistan to Dubai..I am a UAE resident. How much will it cost?

  45. admin Says:

    Sorry but to be effective and provide the very best shipping service we only specialize in shipping cars and other goods from US to worldwide including Dubai, UAE
    I think your best bet is to contact local Freight Forwarder, they should have best rates, because Export contracts are often better then Import or out of aria contracts

  46. maya Says:

    how old should be my car in order to be allowed to bring it to abu dhabi from qatar and register it UAE plate

  47. maya Says:

    my car is 2002 model am I allowed to ship it to abu dhabi

  48. maya Says:

    please can I have an answer about my 2002 car I need to ship it to abu dhabi is it ok
    for the customs

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  50. Joe Says:

    Hi,

    is it possible to export my car from Dubai to Kuwait. it’s a 2008 model and I’m the first owner of the car

  51. admin Says:

    I am sorry, but we only provide export services fro US

  52. cibele Says:

    Could youadvise what is the closest port in UK to transport a vehicle from Dubai?

    Awaiting feedback. Thank you
    056 1029101

  53. admin Says:

    It will depand on if you are doing Ro-RO or Container shipping
    For Ro-Ro it most likly will be Southhampton, or Liverpool, for Containers it will be FELIXSTOWE or Thamesport

  54. george Says:

    i have a toyota tundra 2 doors 2008 and a toyota fj crusier 2008 i want to ship it to dubai … how much it will cost me for the both ? roro or container what the best ?

  55. admin Says:

    I will need Location of the cars for inland transportation quote ans Model of Tundra for dementons

  56. george Says:

    my location:warren michigain 48093

  57. admin Says:

    1) Tundra
    Ro-Ro from Baltimore, MD $1,450
    Inland to Baltimore, MD $450
    2) FJ Crusier
    Ro-Ro from Baltimore, MD $1,300
    Inland to Baltimore, MD $400
    3) Container Shipping
    $3,500 all in
    If you have another car you will save more money. We can load up to 5 cars in container. In your case 3-4 due to the cars been new

  58. george Says:

    so 3 cars ….2 tundra two doors and 1 fj crusier it will cost me just $3,500 with container shipping no more fee or cost..?
    who i can call to ship my cars and whats the phone nummber ?
    thank you … george

  59. admin Says:

    The Quote is for 2 cars, and yes no other fees to Add 3rd car you will need to add inland to warehouse of $450 and $150 for Loading. Total will be $4,100 it is $1,366 per car all in

    You can call me on me at 678-749-7675

  60. Samer Says:

    Hi,

    Need to have a car picked up from Stream Valley NY 11581, car is not in running condition but clear title, after pick up I need it taken to the nearest port to have all the papers processed and load the car on the ship. The car will be shipped to Jabal Ali Port in Dubai.
    I will not be available during pick up and loading, but will be available to receive the car in Dubai.
    Just wondering how much it would cost to do so? Also, do you have a COD option where you pay the value of the vehicle to the seller and once the car is delivered I will have a payment ready upon receiving the car?
    Let me know…
    Samer

  61. admin Says:

    It will cost you $1,300 for Ocean Freight
    $300 tow bill in the port for non running car
    $150-$200 inland Transportation to the Port

  62. Abdul Aziz Farid Says:

    Dear Admin,
    It is interesting to go through your details on the car exports from US to UAE. I am a resident in Dubai. I am looking for Ford Flex online purchase from US. Which state you think would be best/cheaper for seaport export to Dubai? Moreover, could you quote me total price from the specified port to Jebel Ali port.
    Awaiting to hear from you.
    Thanks and best regards,
    Aziz Farid.

  63. admin Says:

    To export car to Dubai (Jebel Ali), UAE all you need is a car and clean title.
    We provide services from all major ports, though since we have our own warehouses in Atlanta, GA and Savannah, GA, to provide you with the best price and service we would prefer you to buy car from South East of USA.
    If you are interested we can also assist you with buying your car thou dealer auction as well. That will insure the best value and quality. As far as price it depends on how many cars will you buy. If you are buying 1 car it is better to ship it vi Ro-Ro service and if you will buy 3-4 or more cars it is better to ship them in container
    If you have more questions, please contact me directly via e-mail Lenny@IndigoLogistics.us

  64. hamin Says:

    i like to know how much it will cost to bring a car to Dubai from Michigan. an suv jeep grand cherokee. 2008 and up. thank you my email is haminjaaff@yahoo.com

  65. admin Says:

    Ro-Ro will cost you $1,300 from Baltimore, MD
    Inland Transport will be around $500-550
    20′ Container including loading and documents will cost you $2,500 from Elizabeth, NJ plus Inland to warehouse around $450

  66. Raul Says:

    Hi,

    I need to know the price for shipping a
    Mazda 5 from NY or Florida to UAE (dubai or abu-dhabi)

    Thanks,
    R

  67. admin Says:

    It is around $1,300

  68. Timur Says:

    Helloy i want bay 3 Toyota camry 2009 and send them to UAE Jabel Ali port how much i must pay for conteiner and how much price for this cars in USA

  69. bardia Says:

    I need to know the price of shipping lexus RX330 SUV 2004 from dallas to UAE. Do i need to do any mondifications to the car to register and use it in UAE?

  70. admin Says:

    Please go to get free quote
    Fill in the info and I will reply ASAP
    I don’t think that you need any modification, but you better contact UAE afficials to confirm

  71. Ghaz Says:

    I want to export Tundra 2007 from Los Angeles port to Jebel Ali. How much is it going to cost from shipping to the handover of the keys to the client?

  72. admin Says:

    It will cost $2,000 from Gavenston, TX and around $600-$700 from Los Angeles to Galveston, TX

  73. kader Says:

    i want to ship my motorhome from dubai to uk ,i want to turkey or italy then i would like to drive to the uk.plz advice.thanks

  74. MOHAMMAD WASEEM Says:

    I HAVE A CAR.I WANT TO SHIP JEDDAH FROM DUBAI.PLEASE TELL ME HOW MUCH COST? AND WHAT IS PROCESOR?
    thanks,
    M.WASEEM

  75. kumar Says:

    hi,
    I would like to ship used cars from New york city to Dubai. Please tell me the process and the best rate. We will be shipping a lot of cars for business purpose in Dubai. We are about to start the business. please reply me as soon as possible. You can email with the details.

  76. kumar Says:

    Also i would like to know what kind of paper work is required in US port. Thanks in advance.

  77. admin Says:

    We can provide you with the full process
    All you need is a ca and a title
    I will send you details by e-mail

  78. SamBoy Says:

    i want to know very ergent i want to ship buggy from Martinez, California, United States to Dubai

    i want to be piked from the saler home Martinez, California, United States and to send it to Dubai

  79. admin Says:

    What Kind of Buggy?
    I need size and pictures
    Please call me 678-749-7675
    Lenny

  80. Tareq Says:

    Hiii
    I need to move a Lexus Ls400 from Jacksonville, FL to Dubai, How much does it cost? Ocean Freight.
    Please give me total price.
    And how many days does it take?

  81. admin Says:

    $1,000 3-4 weeks from Port of Jacksonville, FL to Jebel Ali UAE

  82. randy Says:

    hi,i would like to ship used car from los angalies to dubai.it is 1991 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 300CE.it cost me $3500.please tell me the process and the best rate.please reply me as soon as possible.thank you.

  83. admin Says:

    I can ship it in a shared container for $1,000

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