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Moving boxes in Dubai: sizes, how many you need, where to buy
Moving boxes in Dubai: box sizes, how many you need by home size, shop prices from AED 12 a box, where to buy carton…
Packing Company in Dubai
A trained packing crew, export-grade cartons and every box labelled by room, whether we move you or someone else does.
Dubai's full-service packing services
As a packing company in Dubai, MIM sends professional packers to pack a full home in a day: crockery wrapped piece by piece, clothes moved on hangers in wardrobe boxes, TVs and artwork in padded cartons, and every box labelled with its room and contents. Book our packers in Dubai on their own, before an international shipment, or as part of a MIM move, where packing is already included.
Packing is the stage where most damage happens in a move, and the stage most people underestimate. A two-bedroom apartment is typically 40 to 60 cartons and takes a family two weekends; our crew does it in five to six hours. Moving the whole home? See apartment movers or villa movers. Shipping abroad? International movers includes export packing.
What our packing services include
- Full packing of the whole home, or partial packing of kitchen, fragile items or wardrobes only
- Double-wall cartons, dish packs, wardrobe boxes, mattress and sofa covers
- Bubble wrap, packing paper, stretch film, corner protectors and tape, all included
- Fragile, art, mirror, lamp and electronics packing with custom padding
- Labelling by room and contents, with an inventory list on request
- Unpacking and removal of all materials at the new home
- Export packing and crating for international shipments
- Moving boxes and packing materials delivered to your door if you prefer to pack yourself
Packing prices in Dubai
Packing is priced by home size and how much of it you want packed. Partial packing of just the kitchen and fragile items is the most popular add-on for people who prefer to pack their own clothes. Materials are included in the price, and unpacking is quoted separately.
| Home | Approx. price (AED) | Packers | Cartons (typical) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1BR | 400 – 900 | 2 packers | 20 to 35 | 3 to 4 hours |
| 2BR apartment | 900 – 1,600 | 2 to 3 packers | 40 to 60 | 5 to 6 hours |
| 3BR apartment or townhouse | 1,400 – 2,200 | 3 to 4 packers | 60 to 90 | 1 day |
| Villa, 4+ bedrooms | 2,000 – 4,000 | 4 to 6 packers | 100 to 180 | 1 to 2 days |
Prices are approximate Dubai market ranges for packing only, materials included. Packing-only jobs are cheaper when booked with a MIM move, where packing is already part of the quote.
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.
Tip: partial packing of the kitchen and fragile items only is the most popular option and usually a third cheaper than a full pack.
How professional packers work
- 11. Walkthrough
We count rooms and fragile items and agree what we pack and what you keep aside.
- 22. Room by room
Each room is packed, labelled and stacked in order. Essentials go in a clearly marked first-night box.
- 33. Fragile and valuables
Crockery, glass, art and electronics are wrapped individually and boxed with padding.
- 44. Inventory
You receive a box count and, on request, a numbered inventory for insurance or shipping.
Why use a packing company instead of packing yourself
- Five to six hours instead of two weekends for a 2BR
- Materials graded for stacking in a truck, not supermarket boxes
- Far fewer breakages, and cover for anything our packers pack
- Labelled boxes mean a faster, cheaper unpacking day
- Same crew can move you, or hand over to your own movers
Packing services across Dubai
Packers available across Dubai including Dubai Marina, JLT, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown, Business Bay, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills, Mirdif, JVC, Bur Dubai and Deira, and in Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi by appointment.
Packing Services FAQs
Straight answers to what customers ask before booking. Not covered? Ask on WhatsApp.
How much do packers charge in Dubai?
Packing is priced by home size and scope. A studio takes two packers three to four hours; a 3-bedroom home takes three to four packers a full day. Materials are included. Partial packing of the kitchen and fragile items only is the cheapest option.
Can I book packing without a move?
Yes. Many customers book our packers before moving with another company, before an international shipment, or before renovation and storage.
Do you sell moving boxes in Dubai?
Yes. We deliver double-wall cartons, wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap and tape to your door if you want to pack yourself, and we collect unused boxes afterwards.
How do you pack fragile items and electronics?
Crockery and glass are wrapped individually in paper and bubble wrap and packed upright in dish-pack cartons. TVs go in padded TV boxes, art and mirrors in corner-protected flat cartons, and small electronics in their original boxes where available.
Do you unpack as well?
Yes. Unpacking, placing items in cupboards and taking away all materials can be added to any packing or moving job.
How do I get a quote, and is it really fixed?
Send a short video or photos of each room on WhatsApp, call +971 55 194 7793, or use the quote form. We confirm a written price the same day. Once you accept it, the price is fixed for the scope agreed; it does not change on moving day unless you add items or services.
Do you work on Fridays, weekends and public holidays?
Yes, seven days a week at the same price. Weekend and end-of-month dates book first, so confirm those a week ahead where possible.
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