Moving Services in Dubai
Pick the type of move below to see what it involves in Dubai, the building rules, typical market prices and the questions to ask movers. A move within Dubai typically costs AED 800–1,200 for a studio and AED 7,000–10,000 for a 5-bedroom villa, before packing. When you are ready, send one free quote request and we pass it to a moving company that serves your area.
Movers Dubai is an independent moving guide, not a moving company. Prices are typical Dubai market ranges, last checked .
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Main types of move
Home, business, international and specialty moves each have their own permits, crews and costs.
Home Moving
House shifting and furniture moves in Dubai: permits, packing, crew and typical costs by home size.
Commercial Moving
Moving a business in Dubai: offices, shops, warehouses and IT, after-hours work and free zone rules.
International Moving
Moving abroad from Dubai: sea or air freight, shared containers, customs papers and typical costs.
Specialty Moving
Pianos, art, antiques, safes and gym equipment: what special handling involves and how it is quoted.
Packing, storage and other moving jobs
Jobs people book alongside a move, or on their own.
- Packing Services
Full or partial packing in Dubai: what packers do, materials, fragile items and typical packing costs.
- Storage
Storage when you move: self-storage or mover storage, unit sizes, monthly prices and what to check.
- Same-Day Movers
Moving at short notice in Dubai: what permits, lift slots and truck rules allow, and what to do first.
- Move-In Cleaning
Deep cleaning around a move: what move-in and move-out cleans cover, timing and the deposit check.
- Moving Boxes
Box sizes, typical prices, how many you need and where people in Dubai buy them.
- Junk Removal
Getting rid of furniture, appliances and junk in Dubai: selling, donating, free bulky waste collection or paid removal.
- Pet Relocation
Moving a dog or cat within, out of or into the UAE: MOCCAE certificates, import permits and moving day.
How It Works
How a quote request works
Movers Dubai passes your request on; the mover you choose does the move
Send a Quote Request
Tell us your move type, home size, areas and date. It is free and there is no obligation to book.
A Mover Contacts You
We pass your request to a moving company that serves your area. It confirms the details and gives its own quote.
Check Permits and Terms
Book the building move permit and lift slot, and get the price, inclusions and liability cover in writing.
Moving Day
The mover packs, loads and delivers. Check the inventory and note any damage before you sign off.
Moving guides by area
Building rules, access and typical costs for Dubai communities.
Planning tools and guides
Moving services questions
Short answers about moving services in Dubai and how quote requests work.
Which types of move do these guides cover?
Home moves (apartments, villas and studios), office and warehouse moves, IT relocation, international moves to the UK, USA, Canada, India and Saudi Arabia, pianos, art and heavy items, plus packing, storage, same-day moves, junk removal, move-in cleaning, moving boxes and pet relocation.
How do I check that a moving company in Dubai is licensed?
Ask for the trade licence number and the name on the licence, and look it up on Invest in Dubai's licence search (Dubai mainland) or the National Economic Register (UAE-wide). Check that the name matches the company on your quote and invoice. Movers Dubai is not a moving company and holds no moving licence itself.
How much do moving services cost in Dubai?
Typical market ranges for a move within Dubai, last checked October 2026, run from AED 800–1,200 for a studio to AED 7,000–10,000 for a 5-bedroom villa, before packing. The moving prices page breaks this down; for a firm figure, ask at least two movers for a written quote based on a survey.
How does a quote request through Movers Dubai work?
You fill in the quote form. We pass your request to a moving company that serves your area, and that company contacts you with its own quote. Movers Dubai does not move, pack or store anything and does not set prices.
Can I move the same day in Dubai?
Sometimes, for small moves. The building move permit and the service-lift slot usually decide it, and some managers need a working day or more. The same-day movers guide explains what to check.
Planning a move in Dubai?
Send one free quote request. A mover that serves your area contacts you with its own price, and you are not obliged to book.
Free to request, no obligation to book. Prices are set by the mover, not by Movers Dubai.