Moving to Dubai

If you are moving to Dubai, Hunts International has the local knowledge and experience to tailor
the move to your individual needs.

Hunts International can offer you a door to door service to Dubai, and can either
ship your effects by shared load or by full container load. In addition we can
offer a door to door airfreight service. Our agents
in Dubai will arrange customs clearance,
and deliver and unpack the effects, including removal
of debris on day of delivery.

Interesting facts about Dubai
• In 1991 there was 1 skyscraper in the city, nowadays there are around 400.
• The Burj al-Arab hotel in Dubai is the world's tallest hotel, and is considered the only 7 star hotel in the world.
• The world's first underwater hotel is also to be found in Dubai.
• There are no street addresses in Dubai.
• Dubai has the world's first man-made islands, called the Palm Islands.
Tips About Moving To And Living In Dubai
• If you want to move to Dubai permanently, you will need a visa and a residency permit.
• It is recommended that you arrange a job from your home country, as getting a job from Dubai can be extremely difficult.
• There are a number of American and British international schools in Dubai, so if you are moving with your kids, you should be able to find a suitable school.
• The cost of living and housing in Dubai is not very different from the UK. Housing, commodities and services are all rather expensive, but there is no personal tax.