Moving Costs
How much do movers and packers charge in Dubai? 2026 prices by home size
Moving companies in Dubai prices for 2026: studios from AED 700, villas to AED 9,000+, hourly rates, add-ons and how to…
Movers & Packers Cost in Dubai (2026)
How much do movers cost in Dubai? A transparent 2026 price guide by home size, plus what affects your quote and how to save.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Dubai?
In 2026 a standard local move in Dubai typically ranges from AED 700 for a studio to AED 8,000 or more for a large villa, with packing included. Your real cost depends on the volume of goods, floors and lift access at both addresses, the distance, the labour required and the date. The ranges below are indicative; your exact fixed price comes after a free survey.
Dubai moving price guide by home size
| Property | Local move, packing included (AED) | Typical crew | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 700 – 1,200 | 2 to 3 movers | 3 to 4 hours |
| 1-bedroom apartment | 900 – 1,800 | 3 movers | 4 to 5 hours |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 1,500 – 3,000 | 3 to 4 movers | 5 to 7 hours |
| 3-bedroom apartment or townhouse | 2,500 – 4,500 | 4 to 5 movers | 1 day |
| Villa, 3 to 5 bedrooms | 3,500 – 10,000 | 5 to 8 movers | 1 to 2 days |
| Single item (sofa, bed, appliance) | 200 – 500 | 2 movers | 1 to 2 hours |
Indicative Dubai market ranges, updated 8 November 2026. Your fixed quote follows a free survey.
Hourly and crew rates
Where a job is priced by time, expect roughly AED 100 – 150 per hour for a 1-ton pickup with a driver and helper, AED 150 – 220 for a 3-ton truck, and AED 50 – 80 per hour for each extra helper, with a two-hour minimum. See man with a van.
Office moving
Office relocations typically run AED 1,500 – 4,500 for up to 10 staff, AED 4,500 – 9,000 for 10 to 30 staff and AED 7,500 – 15,000 for 30 to 100 staff, or about AED 250 – 450 per workstation. See office relocation.
Packing, storage and international
Packing only starts around AED 400 for a studio; managed storage runs roughly AED 35 – 60 per cubic metre per month; international moves start near AED 1,500 for air freight and AED 6,000 – 12,000 for a 20 ft container to India or Pakistan. Each service page has the full table.
What affects your price
- Volume of items: a full 1-bedroom can cost more than a sparse 2-bedroom
- Floors and service-lift access at both ends
- How much packing and unpacking you want done
- Distance, and whether storage is needed between homes
- Special items: pianos, safes, gym equipment, artwork
- Date: month-end and weekends book out first
Save money: book mid-month, around the 10th to the 20th. Month-end is far busier as Dubai tenancy contracts turn over, so demand and prices spike.
Pricing FAQs
Is the quote fixed?
Yes. After a free survey we give a written fixed price, so there are no surprises on moving day. It only changes if you add items or services.
Are packing materials extra?
No. Cartons, wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap and blanket-wrapping are included in every full-service move. Packing-only jobs include materials too.
Do you charge for stairs or long carries?
Access is assessed at the survey and built into your fixed quote up front, so nothing is added on the day.
How much do movers and packers charge in Dubai per hour?
Hourly pricing applies to small moves: roughly AED 100 to 150 per hour for a 1-ton pickup with two people and AED 150 to 220 for a 3-ton truck, with a two-hour minimum. Full home moves are quoted as one fixed price.
Why do prices on different websites vary so much?
Some quotes exclude packing, materials, dismantling or insurance and add them later. Compare what is included, and ask for the price in writing.
Indicative prices, updated 8 November 2026. Figures are approximate Dubai market ranges compiled from published rates and our own recent jobs. Your actual quote is prepared by our team after a free survey, based on your real volume, the distance, access at both addresses, the labour required and the date. See our terms of use.
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