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borntobemild Serial expat

Member since 09 August 2010

borntobemildSerial expat04 May 2013 05:39:04

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hey so ill be moving by the 12th. i have a 2008 GMC which i want to bring with me from saudi. can i drive down there and then have the number plates changed? If i have it transported there, is there some kind of rules about cars over 5 years old? does 2008 count has 5 years or 6 years?

borntobemild Serial expat

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borntobemildSerial expat06 May 2013 05:58:42

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UPDATE: i was able to bring my car in. the process is tricky but thanks to my new best friends in RTA (Roads and Traffic Authority) it is going to be super smooth!

Anyone else wants to bring their car over to Dubai from saudi or anywhere. please contact me for any questions! i feel like an expert at this now!

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AurélieViP07 May 2013 05:17:41

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Thank you for the update borntobemild!

Aurélie

Wisker Member

Member since 04 April 2013

WiskerMember17 May 2013 12:20:14

Hi Borntobemild

Would you please advise/share your experience in taking your car from Saudi to UAE? Do you have to deregister it?

I am currently in Kuwait but will take up a position in UAE soon and would like to take my car with me.

Thanks in advance.

erwin10 Guest

erwin10Guest17 May 2013 20:08:13

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i hope to be able to dive ma car, across GCC. any tips?

Petroleum_Engineer Member

Member since 31 May 2013

Petroleum_EngineerMember31 May 2013 09:51:58

Hi, How did you finally take ur car to UAE? I am trying to take my Fortuner 4x4 from Dhahran to UAE.

Lion R.E Serial expat

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Lion R.ESerial expat14 December 2013 21:46:26

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Hi borntobemild

I would love to hear your opinion in my case Dubai Customes.

Appreciate your help for any information and if you know someone selling his car.

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