Cost to Ship a Car from the UK to Dubai in 2026

In 2026 the cost to ship a car from the UK to Dubai sits in three clear bands. RORO from Southampton to Jebel Ali starts at £950 for a small saloon. Shared container from Felixstowe runs £1,750 to £2,200. A dedicated 20ft container starts at £3,200 and a 40ft high-cube around £4,200. Use our UAE cost calculator for a live, vehicle-specific quote, or read the wider overseas shipping cost guide.

Vehicle dimensions (cubic metres, not just weight), pickup postcode, sailing frequency, fuel surcharge (BAF), insurance (agreed value vs total loss) and whether you need door-to-door or port-to-port. SUVs and 4x4s are typically £150–£300 more than saloons on the same route.

Once the vehicle arrives at Jebel Ali expect 5% customs duty on CIF value, 5% VAT, port handling around AED 1,200, and GCC compliance / registration around AED 3,000–5,000. See the full UAE destination guide and the Dubai shipping guide.

Book 3–4 weeks ahead, ship a clean GCC-spec vehicle, choose Felixstowe consolidations for shared container, and combine with the shared container service for the best per-vehicle rate. Get a free WhatsApp quote on +44 7717 769925 or use our instant cost calculator. The Ship Cars has shipped vehicles to 50+ countries with full marine insurance and door-to-port handling. Compare to other corridors on our UK car shipping costs hub.