Relocation

Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi there are so many factors to consider. Do you rent or buy … do you want to live in a villa or an apartment ….How from your overseas home, can you effectively arrange the viewing of properties? How can you be confident that when you arrive, the accommodation you have chosen is suitable to your need?  How can you readily identify the desirable expat residential areas? Should you bring your furniture or should you store it?

These are some of the many questions and concerns connected with an overseas move.

The support of a dedicated professional who will assess your needs at the outset, work closely with you and your family, prior to you relocating and also on arrival in Abu Dhabi, will make life easier. It will save you time and energies whilst settling into' Abu Dhabi living.' They will also advise you on phone installation, electricity and water connection etc. Most rental properties come without white goods. If possible, negotiate a one off furnishing allowance with your new employer in Abu Dhabi.

We would advise you to seek advice from your relocation company regarding the shipment of washing machines, tumble dryers; fridges etc. You will need to know where you can source these basic commodities.

Send your shipment well in advance, it can take 6 weeks from UK up to 12 weeks from US, surely it is unsettling to arrive before your  furniture etc., this is especially true in the case of kids, how comforting for them to arrive in a strange country to their known toys and familiar possessions.

Early on in the planning stage, you should consider the options of getting your goods to Abu Dhabi, air freight (faster but considerably more expensive) or sea freight (slower but relatively inexpensive). With either option, it will be necessary to clear customs on arrival. 

It will make your life much easier if you are in a position to send a representative to the port (preferably an Arabic speaker) to assist with customs clearance and to sign for your goods, it will also save a long wait in the hot sunshine. Every container is passed under an industrial X-Ray tube and examined with scrutiny before being released.

The importation of alcohol is strictly prohibited. It is worth noting DVD's, books videos have to comply with UAE censorship laws… and if any doubt about content,  items will be removed and viewed by the department of information - if cleared will be returned to you if not will be destroyed. Once customs is cleared a certificate of clearance is issued and your container is free to leave the port.

REMOVAL COMPANIES

  • Crown Relocations          www.crownrelo.com