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Car transport: Mumbai to Dubai

Shipping a car from Mumbai to Dubai starts around ₹55,000 by RoRo with 7–12 days transit — but read the eligibility gate first: the UAE drives on the right and registers left-hand-drive vehicles, so most right-hand-drive Indian cars cannot be registered for UAE roads.

This page covers whether your car can be registered, RoRo vs container, documents, duties and preparation.

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Read this first

The UAE drives on the RIGHT and registers LHD vehicles. A right-hand-drive Indian car generally cannot be registered for road use in the UAE.

Can your car be registered in the UAE?

Usually not for standard Indian cars. The UAE registers left-hand-drive (LHD) vehicles; right-hand-drive (RHD) cars are generally not eligible for road registration.

Eligible if:
  • Left-hand-drive (LHD) meeting GCC specs
  • Collector / classic vehicle
  • Race or off-road use
  • Temporary import, re-export or storage only

⚑ Verify eligibility with UAE Customs and the RTA before shipping.

RoRo vs container

MethodCostBest for
RoRo (drive-on)LowestStandard cars; vehicle must be empty.
Container (sole use)HigherHigh-value/classic; can pack some goods (rules apply).

Indicative car shipping (Mumbai → Dubai)

Flat per-vehicle · ~5% customs + 5% VAT on value extra · indicative, Jun 2026 · ₹

MoveOur priceMarketTransit
RoRo (drive-on)₹55,000 – ₹85,500₹70,000 – ₹1,10,0007–12 days
Container (sole use)₹91,500 – ₹1,43,000₹1,17,000 – ₹1,83,0007–12 days

Documents

Export (India)Import (UAE)
RTO de-registration + export NOCCustoms declaration; duty + VAT on value
Original RC, invoice, insuranceEligibility/registration check with RTA

Prep your car for RoRo

Fuel to ~¼ tank

Empty all personal items

Disable the alarm

Clean and photo-document condition

Car transport Mumbai → Dubai — FAQ

Can I drive my Indian car in the UAE?
Generally no. The UAE drives on the right and registers left-hand-drive vehicles, so right-hand-drive Indian cars usually cannot be registered for road use. Verify with the RTA/UAE Customs.
How much does car shipping cost?
RoRo starts around ₹55,000; container is higher. Expect ~5% customs duty + 5% VAT on the vehicle value on import.
RoRo or container?
RoRo is cheapest for standard cars (must be empty); container suits high-value or classic vehicles and allows some packed goods under rules.
How long does it take?
7–12 days sea transit Mumbai→Dubai, plus customs clearance.
What documents do I need?
India: RTO de-registration, export NOC, original RC, invoice and insurance. UAE: customs declaration and an RTA eligibility/registration check.
How should I prepare the car?
About a quarter tank of fuel, remove all personal items, disable the alarm, and clean and photograph it before handover.
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