REMOVALS TO UAE AND DUBAI

Decades of experience in UK to UAE and Dubai moves

For secure, professional, and specialist international removals, choose Matthew James. We move thousands of happy customers to Dubai and the UAE each year without so much as a bump in the road.

• Your own Move Manager
• Fully trained and vetted staff
• Family business for four generations
• Free home or virtual survey
• IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & 45001 accredited
• Superior quality packing materials
• Fully electronic inventories
• Depots in the UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga

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REMOVALS TO UAE AND DUBAI

Your precious belongings, delivered with care to your UAE and Dubai home

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For secure, professional, and stress-free international removals.

• Your own Move Manager
• IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & 45001 accredited
• Fully trained and vetted staff
• Free home or virtual survey
• Family business for four generations
• Superior quality packing materials
• Fully electronic inventories
• Depots in UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga

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Plan your move to the UAE with Matthew James

Whether you’re moving to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or anywhere else in the UAE, we tailor every move to your destination, timescale and requirements. From complete household relocations to smaller moves, our experienced team will help you choose the most suitable service and guide you through every stage of your move.

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International Groupage

Our International Groupage service is a cost-effective way to safely move your goods overseas. Your costs are minimised by sharing the container with other clients’ consignments, meaning you also share the costs. All consignments enjoy our Platinum Service as standard, meaning they are expertly packed, wrapped and electronically inventoried, to ensure their safe arrival. It’s an excellent service for movers with more flexible dates who require the excellent Matthew James service performed in the most cost-effective way.

FCL Full Container Load

Our FCL (Full Container Load) service offers you the exclusive use of a dedicated shipping container, ensuring your goods are securely packed, handled with the utmost care, and transported directly to your destination. Every item is expertly packed, platinum wrapped and electronically inventoried for complete transparency and peace of mind. By minimising both transit time and handling, our FCL service provides a faster, safer and more efficient shipping solution tailored to your needs.

Air Freight

When time is of the upmost priority, our Airfreight service is the perfect solution for transporting smaller consignments quickly and efficiently. Enjoy faster delivery times, with most shipments arriving anywhere in the world within just 14–21 days. Each item is carefully platinum-wrapped, expertly packed and fully electronically inventoried by Matthew James, for complete security and peace of mind. Your belongings are flown directly to your required destination before being handled by one of our trusted partners, ensuring a smooth, safe, and swift delivery every time.

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How it works

We create an electronic inventory and label every item with a unique QR code.

Each item is scanned onto our vehicle and returned to our customs bonded warehouse.

Your consignment is consolidated with other shipments for the same destination.

We load each customer’s goods separately into your shared container, scanning the QR codes off as we go. Your container is then shipped by one of our trusted international partners.

Upon arrival, your shipment is unloaded into our partner’s warehouse, ready for customs clearance.

Our partner completes your delivery to your new home, closely following your instructions.

We create an inventory and label every item with a unique QR code

Each item is scanned into the vehicle and returned to our warehouse

Your consignment is consolidated with other shipments for the same destination

We load each shipment separately into the container, checking the QR codes as we go

The container is shipped by one of the world’s largest shipping lines

At destination, your shipment is unloaded into our agent’s warehouse for customs clearance

Our agent delivers to your new home in accordance with your instructions

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Packing Services

Trusted, acclaimed and accredited International Removals to UAE & Dubai

When it comes to the aspect of your move that is outside of Europe, we only arrange for the most trusted of our partners to handle your goods.

From the shipping companies to local assistance, we only enlist the help of companies of whom we can built strong and firm relationships with over our decades of operation.

We wouldn’t put risk our good reputation without doing our due-diligence and ensuring our partners understand and share our company ethos and dedication to an immaculate customer experience.

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Our Platinum wrapping and packing service, included in the cost of your move to the UAE and standard in all international moves

When you choose Matthew James, you feel safe in knowing that your treasured possessions are safe with us, regardless of whether they are high in sentimental value or financial.

With a bespoke built for removals fleet of vehicles and a team of in-house removals specialists dedicated to the careful handling and safe transport of every item, you can rely on our team to look after your move, whether it is big or small.

Our “Platinum” package comes as standard on all our international moves, meaning your goods with receive a full packing, wrapping and electronic inventorying service. Additionally, any especially precious items will be placed into a custom made wooden crate.

You are in the safest of hands with Matthew James.

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Why choose Matthew James for your move to Dubai or the UAE

Moving to the UAE is a significant step, and choosing the right removals company can make all the difference. With four generations of experience, dedicated Move Managers and the majority of our work carried out by our own teams, we provide a personal service from your first enquiry through to delivery.

We’re proud to be accredited and industry-regulated

Shipping abroad can be complex with each country’s customs requirements and local regulations being different. The precise cost for shipping or air freight will depend on the exact size (and sometimes the weight) of your consignment.

We recommend air freight if you require your effects promptly. If you wish to ship most or all of your household effects we recommend the use of a dedicated container.

For smaller shipments, we recommend our part load (groupage) service as the most practical and cost effective option. The exact price will depend on the cubic capacity, container size, and service required. Part loads will be returned to our warehouse for consolidation and loading. Full load containers can be loaded directly at your home if the access allows.

Our export packing service provides a detailed inventory for customs and is suitable for use with ‘all risk’ marine insurance cover.

Regular Removals to UAE & Removals to Dubai

At Matthew James Removals we offer regular removals to Dubai and the UAE, no matter the time of year. From dedicated international removals via the sea, faster movements via airplane or shared groupage containers, we can guarantee a removal service that meets your requirements. Our expertise, know-how, and local knowledge make us the obvious choice for moving to Dubai.

Recognition & Accreditations

Our company has been accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 140001 and ISO 45001. We are also accredited and acclaimed trusted movers in the IAM (International Association of Movers), the world’s largest trade association for the global moving industry and we were the first removal company to be awarded the FORS GOLD accreditation.

Our storage facilities

All of our depots across the UK & Europe offer fully containerised storage facilities in modern, monitored and secure warehouses. If you need storage in between your collection and delivery, we can provide. If you require storage outside of Europe, we can arrange this for you at a competitive rate through our vast and trusted partner network.

Insurance

We can arrange a bespoke insurance policy aligned with your Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum service ensuring that your treasured possessions are covered in the unlikely event of an accident occurring. Please speak to your designated Move Manager who can guide you through this process and advise you accordingly.

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Popular places to live in UAE

Matthew James Removal have been helping families move home locally for over a century. When moving to a new house, it’s helpful to have a specialist to guide and advise you.

Dubai

Reasons to relocate to UAE

Moving to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a decision made by thousands of expats every year. In fact, around 88% of the people in the UAE are expats with native Emiratis making up just 12% of the entire population. There are various reasons why so many people – including many Brits – are attracted to a new life in the UAE. The luxurious lifestyle, job opportunities and tax benefits are just some of the incentives for choosing to start a new life in this thriving federation.

The UAE is made up of seven emirates – Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, Dubai and the capital emirate of Abu Dhabi. Each emirate has its own distinct character, laws and ruler. Whilst Dubai and Abu Dhabi are far and away the two most popular emirates it’s important to research the different opportunities offered by each of them. What unites all emirates however, is the absence of any taxes. This means that you will not have to pay tax on any salary you earn or on anything you buy whilst living in the UAE including food, imports and any other goods. Without paying tax, you can quickly build up savings or afford luxuries you wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford in the UK.

The landscape of the UAE consists of approximately 90% desert and mountainous terrain. All of that sand is great for sand surfing and desert safaris but there are plenty of green spaces to be found in the cities. However, the UAE is infamous for its sweltering heat during the summer months. Temperatures can often near 50 degrees Celsius, which makes it difficult to even step outside. Luckily, nearly all
buildings (and even bus stops) benefit from air conditioning, especially in the modern apartments that make up the majority of accommodation in the UAE.

Whilst Arabic is the official language of the UAE, English is still widely spoken. Most expats living in the UAE get by with English alone but it’s always worth picking up some Arabic phrases, if nothing else than to endear yourself to the locals. As a UK citizen you are eligible for a visitor’s visa upon arrival in the UAE, which allows you to remain for up to 30 days. If you intend to stay for longer and work in the UAE you will need to get a probationary work permit which is valid for up to 3 months from the Ministry of Labour. For more information regarding visas or staying in the UAE for longer than 60 days, please visit the UAE Consulate in London or the UAE Federal E-Governmental Portal.

Planning your move to Dubai or the UAE?

From your first enquiry through to delivery, our experienced team is here to answer your questions and help you prepare for your move. Request a detailed quotation and discover the most suitable options for your relocation to Dubai or anywhere in the UAE.

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