Your Complete Villa Moving Checklist for 4-5 Bedroom Properties in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Preparation is key for many projects and moving in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is one of those projects. Planning involves forming a clear idea of what you have to contend with – and a house move is notoriously stressful, which can feel like you against the things you’re moving, however much you love them. Here’s a guide to help you.

Determine Exactly What You Have in Your Home

It’s amazing how things accumulate when you’re not looking, so go through your villa and make notes about what you’ve got. The moving firm will ask you if there is anything particularly heavy or delicate, so if you have a grand piano or a collection of fine crystal wine glasses, do remember to tell them.

Declutter to Save Time and Money

A house move is a good time to assess what you have amassed over the years and whether you really want to keep it. If it’s potentially worth some money, advertise it (in a trade publication or maybe a local Facebook group). If it’s basically junk, dump it.

Consider Packing Boxes and Small Pods – And Have a System

You can buy a load of cardboard boxes or go for something more substantial such as special mini-pods. Whichever you choose, be methodical. Group things by room or perhaps types of items which need a certain level of care in wrapping and packing.

Even within a room, there may be areas where lots of similar things are placed, and the idea is to have the boxes brought into the new house and put down right where they’re needed, so you’re not tramping unnecessarily around the room or the whole building. It’s all about ease and convenience, making a potentially complex process more pleasant.

Do you Want to Pack or get the Moving Firm to do it?

Doing it yourself is the cheaper option but unless you’re a certain type of person, you may find it all too fiddly and time-consuming. If someone else does it, they’re going to charge you for the service. It can make the last few weeks in your old home a bit strange, having crates or boxes or moving pods around the place, but it saves doing it in a rush at the last minute. If you don’t trust yourself to do it properly, ask the company to do it; they’re experts at that kind of thing.

Check Your Home Contents Insurance

Here’s another thing that moving house in Dubai and Abu Dhabi gives you an opportunity to do. Is your insurance adequate? And does it cover moving, when potential mishaps can occur? Does the moving firm cover this?

If you’re going to be putting things into storage, find out the level of security in their warehouse. And is it air-conditioned? Are the storage pods suitable for your belongings?

Get it all Arranged in Advance

If you know several weeks or month in advance that you’re going to be moving, find your Dubai and Abu Dhabi moving company in advance. At Easytruck, we can talk it through with you so you know what you need to do to make the move as smooth as possible. Get in touch with our team here if you have any questions.