Complete Moving Checklist
Follow our comprehensive checklist to ensure a smooth, organized relocation. Nothing forgotten, nothing missed.
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8 Weeks Before
- Research and shortlist 3-5 licensed moving companies
- Request quotes and compare services
- Check your tenancy contract for notice period
- Start decluttering - sell/donate unwanted items
- Create inventory of all items to move
- Research new area and schools (if applicable)
6 Weeks Before
- Book your chosen moving company
- Give notice to current landlord (typically 60 days)
- Confirm new property lease signing date
- Start gathering packing materials
- Notify children's schools of move date
- Research building permit requirements
4 Weeks Before
- Book building moving permits (both properties)
- Schedule DEWA disconnection and connection
- Update address with banks and credit cards
- Notify government entities (Emirates ID, visa)
- Book parking permits for moving day
- Start packing non-essential items
2 Weeks Before
- Confirm move date and time with movers
- Pack room by room, label all boxes
- Arrange mail forwarding
- Return library books, borrowed items
- Transfer utilities (internet, phone)
- Deep clean current apartment if required
1 Week Before
- Pack essentials box (first night needs)
- Defrost and clean refrigerator
- Confirm elevator reservation both buildings
- Reconfirm with movers (time, permits, access)
- Prepare payment for movers
- Take meter readings (electricity, water)
Moving Day
- Be present when movers arrive
- Walk through with movers, point out fragile items
- Keep permit documents accessible
- Take photos of both properties (condition)
- Do final walkthrough of old property
- Collect keys, submit to landlord
- Oversee unloading at new property
1 Week After
- Unpack essentials first
- Check all items arrived safely
- Report any damages to moving company
- Update address with remaining services
- Register with new building management
- Collect security deposit from old property
- Dispose of packing materials
2-4 Weeks After
- Finish unpacking all rooms
- Update vehicle registration (if applicable)
- Join new community groups
- Explore new neighborhood
- Leave review for moving company
- Organize welcome gathering
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Pro Tips for Dubai Moves
- →Book movers 3-4 weeks in advance, especially for month-end dates
- →Take photos of electronics setup before disconnecting
- →Keep all moving documents in one folder (permits, contracts, receipts)
- →Pack a separate overnight bag for first night essentials
- →Label boxes by room AND contents for easy unpacking
- →Keep valuables and important documents with you, not in moving truck
- →Take meter readings (photo + written) at both properties
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