Studio apartment
from AED 1,300 to AED 1,560
- Crew
- 3 movers, 1 truck
- Time
- 3–4 hours
Moving cost guide · 2026
Movers and packers prices in Dubai
Clear guide prices up to three bedrooms, a live estimator, and exactly what is included. Larger homes get an accurate quotation after a free survey.
Local moves fromAED 1,300Studio apartment, full service
- Packing included
- Fixed written quote
- No hidden charges
Price estimator
What will my move cost?
Choose your home and how full it is. The price, time and crew update as you go.
Estimated priceAED 0 – AED 0
Time needed~7.0 hours
Movers4 movers
Trucks1 truck
Estimates are a guide only and do not constitute a fixed quote. Access at pickup and delivery (parking, stairs, lifts) and the exact volume are confirmed at a free survey.
How furnished is it?Add to my move
A survey is required for an accurate quotation
Get a fixed quote →Homes with four bedrooms or more vary too much for a fair guide price. A free survey, in person or by video, takes 20 to 40 minutes and gives you a fixed written quote.
Guide prices
Cost of moving in Dubai, by home size.
Full-service local move within Dubai, in AED.
1 bedroom apartment
from AED 1,560 to AED 1,950
- Crew
- 3–4 movers, 1 truck
- Time
- 4–6 hours
2 bedroom apartment
from AED 2,340 to AED 3,250
- Crew
- 4–5 movers, 1 truck
- Time
- 6–8 hours
3 bedroom apartment
from AED 3,640 to AED 4,940
- Crew
- 5–6 movers, 1 truck
- Time
- 8–10 hours
2 bedroom villa
from AED 1,950 to AED 5,200
- Crew
- 5–6 movers, 1–2 trucks
- Time
- 1 day
3 bedroom villa
from AED 5,200 to AED 6,500
- Crew
- 6–8 movers, 2 trucks
- Time
- 1–2 days
Larger homes and special moves
Book a free surveyFour bedrooms or more? We survey first.
A guide price would not be fair to you. We measure the real volume, check access at both ends and give you an accurate, fixed quotation in writing.
- 4 or more bedrooms
- Mansions and large villas
- Office relocation
- International move
No hidden charges
What every price includes.
Included in the priceFull-service local move
Old addressNew address
No.ItemStatus
- 01Included
Free survey and fixed written quote
- 02Included
Cartons, wrap and wardrobe boxes
- 03Included
Packing of every room
- 04Included
Furniture dismantling and reassembly
- 05Included
Loading, transport and unloading
- 06Included
Unpacking and placement
- 07Included
Building permit and lift coordination
- 08Included
Packing debris removed the same day
Small moves and extras
Single items, single rooms and add-ons.
Single item and single room movers in Dubai
Single room movefromAED 325
Sofa (up to 7 seats)fromAED 325
BedfromAED 310
MattressfromAED 325
Wardrobe or cupboardfromAED 390
RefrigeratorfromAED 455
Washing machinefromAED 325
DishwasherfromAED 325
Oven and cookerfromAED 325
MicrowavefromAED 195
TVfromAED 195
Prices for extra services
Handyman (TVs, curtains, pictures)per hourAED 195
Storage, per m² of floor spaceper monthAED 133
Move-out repainting, 1 bedroom (white)per jobAED 975 – AED 1,105
Move-in sanitisation, studiofromAED 390
Move-in pest control, 2 bedroomaroundAED 390
How to keep your moving cost down
- Declutter before the survey, so you are quoted for less volume.
- Choose a mid-week, mid-month date if your tenancy allows.
- Book lifts and permits early to avoid waiting time on the day.
- Tell us about stairs, long carries and special items up front.
Why prices differ
What changes the cost of movers in Dubai.
- 1
Volume
How much you own matters more than the bedroom count. A survey measures it properly.
- 2
Distance
A move inside one community costs less than one across the city or to another emirate.
- 3
Crew and dismantling
Large wardrobes, beds and wall units need more people and more time.
- 4
Packing level
Full packing costs more than furniture-only, and saves you days.
- 5
Access
Stairs, small lifts, long carries and restricted loading bays all add time.
- 6
Date
Weekends and month-ends are the busiest. Mid-week, mid-month dates are easier.
- 7
Special items
Pianos, safes, art and antiques need specialist packing or crating.
FAQ
Moving prices in Dubai: your questions
Every answer is packed in its own carton. Open the one you need.
Q01How much do movers and packers cost in Dubai?
Packing slip · Answer
As a guide, our local moves start at AED 1,300 for a studio and run to AED 6,500 for a three-bedroom villa, including packing, transport and set-up. Your exact price is fixed after a free survey.
Q02How much does it cost to move a 1 bedroom apartment in Dubai?
Packing slip · Answer
Our guide price for a one-bedroom apartment is AED 1,560 to AED 1,950.
Q03How much does it cost to move a 2 bedroom apartment in Dubai?
Packing slip · Answer
Our guide price for a two-bedroom apartment is AED 2,340 to AED 3,250.
Q04How much does it cost to move a 3 bedroom apartment in Dubai?
Packing slip · Answer
Our guide price for a three-bedroom apartment is AED 3,640 to AED 4,940.
Q05How much do villa movers in Dubai charge?
Packing slip · Answer
A two-bedroom villa is typically AED 1,950 to AED 5,200 and a three-bedroom villa AED 5,200 to AED 6,500.
Q06Why is there no price for four bedrooms or more?
Packing slip · Answer
Larger homes vary too much for a guide price to be fair to you. Two four-bedroom villas can differ by a whole truckload, so we survey first and give you an accurate fixed quotation.
Q07Why are you not the cheapest movers in Dubai?
Packing slip · Answer
We price for a trained in-house crew, proper materials, building paperwork and a finished set-up. The quote is fixed in writing, so the price you accept is the price you pay.
Q08How much does it cost to move a single item or one room in Dubai?
Packing slip · Answer
Single items such as a sofa, bed or washing machine start from AED 325, and a single room from AED 325, within Dubai.
Q09Is packing included in the price?
Packing slip · Answer
Yes. Guide prices are for a full-service move: packing materials, packing, dismantling, transport, reassembly and unpacking.
Q10Does moving to Abu Dhabi or Sharjah cost more?
Packing slip · Answer
Yes. Moves between emirates take longer and are quoted individually.
Q11Are there hidden charges?
Packing slip · Answer
No. Anything that could change the price, such as stairs, storage or extra handyman time, is listed on your quote before you book.