Export Cars From Dubai
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Cars for Export from Dubai & UAE
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Cars for export from Dubai and the UAE, listed by dealers and private sellers who handle export paperwork. Export buyers pay no VAT on a vehicle leaving the country, and the seller cancels the UAE registration and issues an export certificate at the registering authority. Confirm the regional specification against your destination market's rules before you commit, because GCC spec and imported cars are not always accepted on the same terms.
How to export a car from the UAE
Exporting a car registered in Dubai takes one RTA Export Certificate, a clean traffic record and a way to get the car out: a shipping agent, or driving it across the border. The steps and fees below follow the RTA's own export certificate service as published in October 2026.
The steps
- Clear the car. Pay every traffic fine on it first. A car with a bank loan also needs the bank's release before the registration can be cancelled.
- Check the destination's rules before you buy. Age limits, spec and steering side differ by country. Saudi Arabia, for example, needs approval from the Saudi Ports Authority for a light vehicle over 5 years old or a classic car.
- Apply for the Export Certificate. Use the RTA website, the RTA Dubai app, DubaiNow or a vehicle inspection centre, and choose whether a shipping agent takes the car or it is driven out. A car whose registration has expired needs a technical inspection, which has to be done in Dubai.
- Hand over the Dubai plates within 14 days. After that the application is cancelled and the fees are not refunded. Remove any window tint before the car leaves. Cars driven out get blue export plates and may only use the main roads leading out of the country.
- Ship it. The shipping agent named on the certificate takes the car out through Dubai Customs. If it was driven out, the export plates are handed to customs in the destination country.
RTA export certificate fees for a car
| Certificate | Made up of | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Export certificate only | AED 50 + AED 20 | AED 70 |
| With blue export plates (to drive the car out) | AED 50 + AED 70 + AED 20 | AED 140 |
| With a change of owner | AED 50 + AED 350 + AED 50 + AED 20 | AED 470 |
| With a change of owner and export plates | AED 50 + AED 70 + AED 350 + AED 50 + AED 20 | AED 540 |
The AED 20 in every row is the RTA's Knowledge and Innovation fee, and the AED 350 and AED 50 are the change of ownership and selling fees. Opening a Dubai traffic file, if you have none, costs AED 200. A replacement certificate costs AED 120.
What to bring
- Your Emirates ID, or a copy of your passport if your visa has been cancelled.
- The registration card (Mulkiya), which is taken back when the certificate is issued.
- If the certificate is issued to a buyer, a copy of the buyer's passport. The buyer does not need to attend.
- If the seller cannot attend, a sale and purchase agreement from an authorised showroom in Dubai.
Guides by destination
- How to export a car from Dubai: the full walkthrough
- Export to Saudi Arabia: age rules and approvals
- Export to Oman: steps and costs by road
- Export to Africa: shipping and import rules
One thing that confuses exporters: the "Vehicle Export" service on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website is for diplomatic missions and companies with consular plates. A private seller or dealer exports through the RTA, as above.
Export Cars From Dubai & the UAE
CarsClub.ae makes car export from Dubai simple, transparent, and tax efficient. The UAE is one of the world’s top car export hubs, with a tax friendly environment and a huge inventory of GCC spec, American spec, Japanese spec, and European spec vehicles. International buyers ship to Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond every day from Jebel Ali Port.
We connect global buyers with verified UAE exporters and dealers who handle paperwork, RoRo and container shipping, customs clearance, and vehicle preparation. Browse export ready inventory including used Toyota Land Cruisers, Nissan Patrols, Lexus LX SUVs, and luxury cars. Contact our export team for pricing, shipping quotes, and full documentation support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries do you export cars to from Dubai?
CarsClub.ae partners with exporters who ship to over 100 countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and across Eastern Europe and the Caribbean from Jebel Ali Port.
How long does car export from Dubai take?
Shipping time depends on destination. RoRo shipping to East Africa typically takes 14 to 21 days, West Africa 25 to 40 days, South Asia 10 to 18 days, and Caribbean and South America 40 to 60 days from departure.
Is it cheaper to import a car from Dubai?
For many countries, yes. Dubai’s tax friendly pricing, large used car inventory, and proximity to major shipping lanes make it one of the most cost effective sources for both GCC spec and imported Japanese spec vehicles. Always factor in destination customs duties.
What documents are needed to export a car from Dubai?
You need the original Mulkiya, export certificate from RTA, commercial invoice, bill of lading, and clean customs report. Exporters typically handle the full documentation chain for you.
Can I export a financed car from the UAE?
No. The car must be fully owned with no outstanding finance or RTA fines. Bank loans must be settled and a clearance letter obtained before the export certificate can be issued.