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Full-house moves for families — bedrooms, two living rooms, the big kitchen, wardrobes that come apart and go back together, garden furniture, white goods and the maid's room. One flat fee, agreed in writing before we arrive.

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A house move in Abu Dhabi costs between AED 1,500 for a 2-bedroom home and AED 6,000 for a five-bedroom villa, charged as a single flat fee. The fee covers the full crew, a covered truck (or several for larger homes), all packing materials, furniture dismantling and reassembly, white-goods handling, road tolls and fuel — confirmed in writing before move day and unchanged on the invoice afterwards.

A house is not a bigger apartment. There's more of everything that takes time: two living rooms, several bathrooms, a larger kitchen, freestanding wardrobes that have to be taken apart and rebuilt, garden and outdoor items, a maid's or driver's room, and heavier white goods. Expert Movers and Packers has been moving Abu Dhabi homes since 2013 and sizes the crew and trucks to the actual house — which is why the price holds.

Flat fee by house size

House Moving Prices in Abu Dhabi

Every range below is a flat fee — packing, crew, truck, white goods, dismantling and tolls included. The final figure within each range depends on volume, floor levels, areas and access, and is fixed in writing before we start.

Smaller families, couples, townhouse downsizers

2-Bedroom House

AED 1,500 – 2,200flat fee · everything included

Two bedrooms, a living area, a full kitchen and usually a balcony or small yard. Freestanding wardrobes are dismantled and rebuilt at the new home, and the kitchen is boxed by category so unpacking stays logical.

Crew size6 movers
TruckCovered, GPS-tracked
Wardrobes & bedsDismantled & rebuilt
Packing materialsAll included, free
Road tolls & fuelAlways included

Growing families, long-term residents

3-Bedroom House

AED 1,800 – 3,000flat fee · everything included

Three bedrooms, often two living areas, a larger kitchen and more white goods. A washing machine is disconnected and reconnected, heavier wardrobes are taken apart, and the load is planned room by room so everything lands in the right place.

Crew size6–7 movers
TruckCovered, GPS-tracked
White goodsWasher disconnect/reconnect
Room-by-room planAgreed before move day
Road tolls & fuelAlways included

Larger families, full villas

4-Bedroom House / Villa

AED 2,500 – 4,500flat fee · everything included

Four bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, two living rooms, a big kitchen, garden furniture and outdoor plants. This is where an undersized crew causes damage and delay — so we bring the people and trucks the home actually needs.

Crew size6–10 movers
TrucksOne or more as needed
Garden & outdoorFurniture & plants handled
Maid's / driver's roomPacked & moved
Road tolls & fuelAlways included

Large villas, full-family relocations

5-Bedroom+ Villa

AED 4,500 – 6,000flat fee · everything included

A large villa is a full-day, multi-truck operation: several bedrooms, multiple living and dining areas, a large kitchen, study and storage rooms, gardens and substantial white goods. We scale the team to clear it in a single, organised day.

Crew size10+ movers
TrucksMultiple, sized to the villa
Large wardrobesFull dismantle & rebuild
Compound accessGate passes coordinated
Road tolls & fuelAlways included

Want a number for your specific home? Use the moving cost calculator, or see how the flat-fee guarantee works.

Why a house move is its own job

What Makes Moving a House Different in Abu Dhabi

The difference between a house and an apartment isn't square metres — it's the kind of items inside and how long they take to handle correctly. Here's what we plan for that a flat move doesn't have.

Two living rooms, more bathrooms

Bigger families fill more rooms. More sofas, more storage units, more to pack and place — so the crew is sized to clear it without rushing.

Freestanding wardrobes

Most modern apartments have built-in wardrobes. Houses have large freestanding ones that must be dismantled to move and rebuilt at the new home — one of the most time-consuming parts of any house move.

A larger kitchen

More family members means a fuller kitchen — more appliances, crockery and fragile items, all boxed by category so unpacking is orderly rather than chaotic.

Bigger, heavier white goods

Larger fridges, washing machines and multiple AC units. We disconnect and reconnect the washing machine and handle heavy appliances with the right equipment.

Maid's and driver's rooms

Houses often include a maid's room and a driver's room with their own furniture and belongings — packed and moved as part of the same flat fee, not treated as an extra.

Garden furniture & outdoor plants

Patio sets, barbecues, garden furniture and potted plants need protected handling and the right loading — something apartment moves rarely involve.

Permits & access by community

House Moving Across Abu Dhabi's Communities

Gate passes, move-out permits and fees differ by community — and getting them wrong stalls a move on the day. From years of house moves across the capital, here's what each one actually requires.

Khalifa City

Much of Khalifa City is open, non-gated housing, so gate passes usually aren't required. The exceptions are gated compounds such as Al Forsan and Al Rayyana, where a gate pass and a move-out NOC are essential before the crew can enter.

⚑ Al Forsan & Al Rayyana: gate pass + NOC required

Al Reef

A move-out permit is mandatory and must be arranged at least three days in advance. There's an AED 150 move-out fee (moving in is free), and permits aren't issued on Saturday or Sunday — so plan around the community office's weekend closure.

⚑ AED 150 move-out fee · 3 days' notice · no weekend permits

Al Reem Island

A move-out permit is required, with the same weekend constraint — permits aren't processed on Saturday or Sunday, so the application has to account for the closed days before your move date.

⚑ Move-out permit required · no weekend processing

Saadiyat Island

Saadiyat is a gated community where a move-out permit is mandatory. We coordinate the community access requirements before move day so the crew isn't turned away at the gate.

⚑ Gated · move-out permit mandatory

Yas Island

Yas Island communities require a move-out permit and enforce community access rules. We confirm what your specific community needs before the move so there are no surprises on the day.

⚑ Move-out permit · community rules enforced

Need the permit steps?

Whatever your community, the move-out NOC process trips up most people the first time. We've written a clear, step-by-step guide so you know exactly what to file and when.

How to get a move-out permit (NOC) in Abu Dhabi

One flat fee covers all of it

What Every House Move Includes

Every item below is inside your agreed flat fee. Nothing is added on the day.

All packing materialsBoxes, bubble wrap, stretch film, blankets and specialist cartons — brought by us on move day.
Wardrobe & bed dismantlingFreestanding wardrobes, beds and large units taken apart before loading and rebuilt at the new home.
White-goods handlingWashing machine disconnected and reconnected; fridges and AC units moved with the right equipment.
Garden & outdoor itemsPatio furniture, barbecues and potted plants protected and loaded correctly.
Maid's & driver's roomsPacked and moved as part of the same flat fee — never treated as an add-on.
Covered, GPS-tracked trucksAsateel-compliant vehicles, sized to the home, protecting belongings from heat and dust.
Gate passes & permit guidanceWe tell you exactly what your community needs and when to file it.
All road tolls & fuelDARB in Abu Dhabi and Salik on the Dubai route are always in the fee, never invoiced separately.
Furniture placementEverything carried to the correct room at the new home — no redirecting the crew all day.

Real Abu Dhabi house moves

Families Who Moved With Us

Real homes, real crews, real flat fees.

★★★★★
3-Bed Villa · Al Raha Gardens

"We moved a three-bedroom villa in Al Raha Gardens and the scale of the team surprised me — twelve movers and three trucks, the whole villa cleared and set up the same day. Everything was handled properly, nothing damaged. AED 5,000 flat fee, exactly as quoted. The team worked so well I gave them a tip on top."

Dr. Nadeem · Al Raha Gardens
★★★★★
2-Bed House · Shams → Sun Tower

"Our two-bedroom move from Shams to Sun Tower was done in about seven hours start to finish. The crew packed everything, dismantled and rebuilt the wardrobes and beds, and placed everything in the right room. Straightforward, careful, and the price didn't change."

Verified Google review · Al Reem Island

5.0★ from 129 verified Google reviews · DED licensed · Abu Dhabi since 2013

Common questions

House Movers Abu Dhabi — Questions Answered

How much does it cost to move a house in Abu Dhabi?
House moving in Abu Dhabi is charged as a flat fee: 2-bedroom AED 1,500–2,200 · 3-bedroom AED 1,800–3,000 · 4-bedroom AED 2,500–4,500 · 5-bedroom+ villa AED 4,500–6,000. Every range includes packing materials, the full crew, the truck, wardrobe and bed dismantling, white-goods handling, road tolls and fuel. The exact figure depends on volume, floors, areas and access, and is fixed in writing before move day. Try the cost calculator for an estimate.
Do I need a move-out permit or NOC for my house?
It depends on the community. Open areas like much of Khalifa City usually need nothing. Gated communities — Al Forsan and Al Rayyana, Al Reef, Al Reem Island, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island — require a move-out permit, and some charge a fee (Al Reef is AED 150 to move out, free to move in). Permits often need three days' notice and aren't issued on weekends, so timing matters. We tell you exactly what your community requires — see our move-out permit (NOC) guide.
What's included in a house moving service?
The flat fee covers all packing materials, the full crew, a covered GPS-tracked truck (or several for larger villas), wardrobe and bed dismantling and reassembly, white-goods handling including washing-machine disconnect and reconnect, garden and outdoor items, the maid's and driver's rooms, gate-pass and permit guidance, all road tolls and fuel, and placement of everything in the correct room at the new home. Nothing is added on the day.
Do you dismantle and reassemble large wardrobes and beds?
Yes — and for houses this is a big part of the job. Unlike apartments with built-in wardrobes, houses usually have large freestanding wardrobes that have to be taken apart to move safely and rebuilt at the new home. Beds, dining tables and large units are handled the same way, all within the flat fee.
Do you handle white goods and garden furniture?
Yes. We disconnect and reconnect the washing machine, move fridges and AC units with the right equipment, and handle garden furniture, barbecues and potted plants with protected loading. These are part of the flat fee for a house move, not separate charges.
How big a crew do you send for a house move?
We size the team to the home: around 6 movers for a 2-bedroom house, 6–7 for a 3-bedroom, 6–10 for a 4-bedroom, and 10 or more with multiple trucks for large villas. A recent 3-bedroom villa in Al Raha Gardens took a team of twelve and three trucks to clear in a single day. We don't quote a fixed finish time — traffic, access, and volume that only appears on the day all affect it — but we bring enough people to do it properly and in one go.
Can you move a villa or a townhouse, not just a standard house?
Yes. House, townhouse and villa moves all run on the same flat-fee model. For large villas with compound gate access, gardens and heavy furniture, see our dedicated villa movers service, or read the villa move preparation guide.
Is Expert Movers licensed to operate in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Expert Movers and Packers is fully licensed under the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED), with an Asateel-compliant fleet required by most managed communities. We've moved homes across the capital continuously since 2013.

Book Your Abu Dhabi House Move

Tell us your house size and areas. We confirm a written flat fee — covering packing, dismantling, white goods, permits and everything else — usually within minutes.

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