Ship a Car from the UK to Abu Dhabi

Ship your car from the UK to Abu Dhabi via RORO or shared container. Abu Dhabi is the UAE's federal capital and second-busiest UK car shipping destination after Dubai. The Ship Cars discharges into Khalifa Port via Jebel Ali transhipment, or routes directly on selected sailings, with onward delivery anywhere in the emirate. Typical transit: 20–24 days port-to-port. Add 1–2 days for onward delivery from Jebel Ali to Abu Dhabi.. Main discharge port: Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi).

Transit time
20–24 days port-to-port. Add 1–2 days for onward delivery from Jebel Ali to Abu Dhabi.
Main port
Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
Shipping methods
RORO via Jebel Ali with onward truck to Abu Dhabi, or direct container shipping into Khalifa Port. Shared container consolidations grouped with Dubai-bound vehicles.
Import rules
Same federal rules as Dubai: left-hand drive only, under 5 years for first registration, 5% import duty on CIF. Abu Dhabi's TAMM registration system is slightly different from Dubai's RTA but the import paperwork is identical.

Frequently asked questions

Which port should I ship to for Abu Dhabi?

Most UK shipments route via Jebel Ali (Dubai) with onward truck to Abu Dhabi — sailings are weekly and the road leg is under 2 hours. Direct Khalifa Port service is less frequent but available for container shipments.

Is registering a car in Abu Dhabi different from Dubai?

Federal import rules are identical, but Abu Dhabi uses the TAMM platform and Dubai uses RTA for first registration. Both require GCC inspection.

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