Sea vs air vs door-to-door, customs rules, insurance, and a clear list of what's actually worth shipping from the UK.
Before you book anything, ask whether your existing furniture will even fit a Dubai apartment, and whether replacing it locally would be cheaper than the shipping cost. Many expats over-ship and regret it.
Customs is straightforward when paperwork is clean: personal effects (used, not new-in-box) are generally exempt from heavy duties. Random inspections happen — accurate packing lists and labels speed everything up.
Key steps, costs, documents and pro tips — plus the interactive tool that pairs with this chapter.
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