Packing and Shipping

Ahead of your move, you will need to decide what you are taking with you to the UAE, whether you want to ship anything, or even hire storage in your home country.

To do this, you should understand what you can and cannot bring to the UAE, as well as what services are available to you.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to pack for the trip?
Should I ship my things to the UAE?

📦 Shipping Companies

We always recommend booking short-term accommodation for your first few weeks in Spain, while you look for a long-term home to rent. Here’s the top websites to search for homes in Spain. We also always recommend looking for properties at local real estate agencies that you can visit in person.
Seven Seas
Ships boxes, bags and belongings internationally.
My Baggage
Door to door shipping of luggage, boxes and sports equipment.
Ship Stuff
Qualified international movers.
Shipit
Have been providing shipping services from the UK to UAE for +25y.

❌ Prohibited Items in the UAE

According to the UAE Customs office, you can’t bring the following things into the country:
- controlled/recreational drugs and narcotic substances
- pirated content
- counterfeit currency
- items used in black magic, witchcraft or sorcery
- publications and artwork that contradict or challenge Islamic teachings and values
- gambling tools and machines.
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