Shipping to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, receives container ships at Khalifa Port, between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It serves the emirate of Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain, about 160 km inland.
Practical tips. Government, energy and university employees often relocate to Abu Dhabi with employer support. Personal effects are cleared with the residence visa and Emirates ID. Choose Abu Dhabi for consignees in the capital, Khalifa City, Saadiyat and Al Ain.
Restricted goods are the same as in Dubai: no alcohol without a licence, no pork, and medicines with prescriptions only.
Khalifa Port's modern terminals and the free zone next to it make commercial clearance efficient, and the new Etihad Rail freight line connects the port with other emirates. Many international families live on Reem Island, Yas Island and in Khalifa City, close to international schools.
Shipping rates from Canada to Abu Dhabi
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | USD 5 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 6 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 27 / cu ft 43 days · min. USD 1,218.64 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 441.60; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 618.20. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for United Arab Emirates: Cargo Unloaded In CFS Jebel Ali; Customs Clearance In Dubai. 6 DIGITS H.S. Code Required; Valid Visa or UAE ID Required For Personal Effects; Electronica MPCI filing is required as of 2026: USD 45 / BL; SUBJECT TO WEIGHT RATIO (450 KGS : 1 CBM) IF TOTAL CARGO WEIGHT IS MORE THAN 3 TONS PER BL AND THE WEIGHT EXCEEDS THE VOLUME. VIA SINGAPORE; OVERWEIGHT APPLY 4TON AND GREATER.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in United Arab Emirates: Dubai (93 km), Fujairah (215 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to United Arab Emirates.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.