Moving House Checklist Dubai What To Do & When
Use this checklist to plan every stage of your move from early preparation to settling into your new home. Whether you’re moving an apartment or a villa, following these steps will help avoid last-minute stress.
4–6 Weeks Before Moving
Start preparing early to avoid rush and unnecessary expenses.
✅ Book Your Moving Company
Choose professional home movers in Dubai and confirm your moving date.
✅ Declutter Your Home
Donate, sell, or discard items you no longer need.
✅ Create a Moving Budget
Plan costs for packing, moving, cleaning, and utility setup.
✅ Arrange Time Off Work
Schedule your moving day in advance.
2–3 Weeks Before Moving
This is the planning and organizing stage.
✅ Start Packing Non-Essential Items
Pack seasonal clothing, decorations, books, and extra items.
✅ Collect Packing Supplies
Pack seasonal clothing, decorations, books, and extra items.
✅ Notify Service Providers
Inform internet, TV, maintenance, and cleaning services.
✅ Update Your Address
Banks, employers, schools, delivery services, and subscriptions.
1 Week Before Moving
Final preparation ensures a smooth move.
✅ Confirm Moving Details
Reconfirm timing, access, parking, and special items with your movers.
✅ Pack Essentials Separately
Prepare a bag with clothes, toiletries, chargers, documents, and valuables.
✅ Prepare Appliances
Defrost refrigerators and disconnect appliances safely.
✅ Label All Boxes Clearly
Mark rooms and fragile items for easy unpacking.
Moving Day Checklist
Stay calm and organized on the big day.
✅ Supervise Packing & Loading
Ensure all items are packed properly and handled carefully.
✅ Secure Important Documents
Keep passports, IDs, contracts, and valuables with you.
✅ Final Home Check
Check rooms, cupboards, balconies, and storage areas before leaving.
✅ Share New Location Details
Guide movers to the new address and confirm placement instructions.
After Moving In
Check furniture and boxes after unloading.
✅ Inspect Items for Damage
Check furniture and boxes after unloading.
✅ Unpack Essential Rooms First
Check furniture and boxes after unloading.
✅ Dispose of Packing Waste
Remove boxes, wrapping, and debris.
✅ Update Utilities & Services
Activate electricity, water, internet, and gas connections.
Pro Tips for a Stress-Free Move
Small steps that make a big difference.
Take photos of electronics before disconnecting
Use color labels for room identification
Keep snacks and water handy on moving day
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