There is no customs duty payable on personal effects brought into the United
Arab Emirates from other countries.
All Emirates countries levy a minimum customs duty of 10% on luxury goods and
4% on other imported goods. In practice, exemptions are made for a wide range
of goods and where customs duties are charged, they are often restricted to
1%.
If you choose to import your car into Dubai, you will need an evaluation by
a customs official to determine the local market value of the vehicle. The duty
payable will be 5% of the value attributed by the expert. Once the duty has
been paid, you should apply to the Dubai Traffic Police to register the car
and obtain local license plates.
