Office relocation Dubai, since 1999
Office Movers in Dubai That Keep Your Business Running
Lucky G Movers are office movers in Dubai for small studios, growing teams and multi-floor companies. We survey the office, handle building permits and lift slots, pack every desk by department, move your IT hardware safely and set the new office up so your team can work the next morning.
- Trade licence 514271
- After-hours and weekend moves
- Written fixed quote
- 1 to 3 ton trucks
Moving your office soon?
Fill in your details below and send them on WhatsApp. We reply with a plan and a written estimate.
What do office movers in Dubai actually do?
A professional office move in Dubai covers a site survey, a written quote, building permits and service lift booking at both addresses, packing and labelling by department, dismantling and wrapping furniture, moving IT hardware, transport, and setting desks up at the new office. Most small offices move in one evening or one weekend day.
- Plan 4 to 6 weeks ahead for a small office, 8 to 12 weeks for a large one.
- Permits come first: both buildings usually need a move approval and a lift slot.
- Move outside working hours to keep downtime close to zero.
- Update the paperwork: Ejari, DEWA and your trade licence address.
- Price depends on scope, not distance: desks, IT, packing and access.
What is included
Office Relocation Services in Dubai
In short: one team plans, packs, moves and sets up your office, so you are not managing five suppliers on moving day.
Survey and move plan
A site visit or video survey to count desks, cabinets and IT, check lifts and loading bays, and agree the schedule in writing.
Packing and labelling
Crates and cartons for files and personal items, labelled by department and desk number to match your new floor plan.
Office furniture moving
Workstations, pedestals, meeting tables and storage units taken apart, wrapped, moved and rebuilt in the right place.
IT hardware moving
Computers, screens, printers and network racks wrapped and moved, ready for your IT team to reconnect on arrival.
Transport across Dubai
Covered trucks from 1 to 3 tons, with the right number of trips planned for your loading window.
Setup at the new office
Desks placed to the floor plan, chairs and cabinets in position, packing waste removed so the office is ready for work.
Clearing old furniture you are not taking? Our furniture removal service can collect it on the same day. Moving an office inside Business Bay only? See our Business Bay office moving page for tower-specific rules.
Plan by size
How Long Does an Office Move Take? Crew and Time by Office Size
In short: the number of workstations decides the crew, the trucks and how long the move takes.
| Office size | Typical setup | Usual time on site | Best moving window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro office (1 to 5 desks) | Small crew, one truck | A few hours | One evening after work |
| Small office (6 to 15 desks) | Crew with a supervisor, one or two trucks | Most of one day | Friday evening or Saturday |
| Medium office (16 to 35 desks) | Larger crew, several truck trips | One long day or two shifts | Over a weekend |
| Large or multi-floor office | Several crews working by floor or department | Phased over more than one window | Weekends, in phases |
Times are planning guidance. The real figure depends on how much is packed in advance and how long each building gives you the service lift.
Pricing
How Much Does Office Relocation Cost in Dubai?
In short: a small office move typically starts from around AED 1,500. Larger moves are priced after a survey so the quote matches the real job.
Office movers in Dubai price the scope of the job, not the kilometres. Two offices of the same size can get very different quotes if one has a server rack, forty filing cabinets and a 20-minute lift slot.
- Number of workstations, meeting rooms and storage units
- Amount of IT equipment and whether a comms room is involved
- Who packs: your staff or our crew
- Dismantling and rebuilding of workstations
- Service lift time and loading bay access at both buildings
- Evening, night or weekend timing
Ask for a written quote that lists every item above. Our Dubai moving cost guide explains how quotes compare, and our guide to avoiding hidden moving charges lists what to check before you sign.
Ways to keep office moving costs down
- Clear out furniture you will not take before the survey, so you only pay to move what you keep.
- Let staff pack their own desk drawers into labelled crates.
- Share a full inventory and both buildings’ rules up front, so the quote does not change on the day.
- Book early. Weekend and month-end slots fill first.
Timeline
Office Relocation Timeline: What to Do and When
In short: start eight weeks out, lock permits four weeks out, and keep the last week for packing and IT.
- 8 wk
Check the lease and pick a date
Confirm the notice period on your current office, the handover date of the new one, and name one person inside the company to lead the move.
- 6 wk
Survey and written quote
Book a site or video survey with your movers. Share the new floor plan so desks can be labelled to their new positions.
- 4 wk
Permits, lift and loading bay
Apply for move approval at both buildings, book the service lift and loading bay, and ask whether the building needs the mover’s trade licence or insurance certificate.
- 2 wk
Utilities, internet and IT plan
Arrange DEWA, internet lines and your IT provider’s reconnection plan. Order new cabling early if the new office needs it.
- 1 wk
Pack and label
Staff pack personal items and desk drawers, archives go into crates, and everything gets a department and desk label.
- Day
Move after hours
IT shuts down, the crew loads by floor or department, and the new office is set up to the floor plan before the next working day.
- After
Check and update your address
Walk through the new office with the crew supervisor, then update your trade licence, website, Google profile and invoices.
Paperwork
What Paperwork Do You Need to Move an Office in Dubai?
In short: the move itself is one day. The approvals around it take weeks, so start them first.
| Item | What to do | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Building move approval (both ends) | Move-out approval at the old building and move-in approval at the new one, often called a moving permit or NOC. | Your office manager, with our documents |
| Service lift and loading bay | Book the slot and confirm truck height and arrival time with security. | You book, we confirm the details |
| Mover documents | Some towers ask for the moving company’s trade licence, crew list and insurance certificate. | Lucky G Movers |
| Ejari (commercial lease) | Register the new commercial tenancy contract. | Your company or landlord |
| DEWA | Close the old account with a final bill and open the account for the new office. See our DEWA moving guide. | Your company |
| Trade licence address | Update the address with the Department of Economy and Tourism for mainland companies, or with your free zone authority. | Your company or PRO |
| District cooling | Many towers use district cooling. Close the old account and open one for the new office, which usually needs a deposit. Our Empower chiller guide explains the steps. | Your company |
| Fit-out approvals | If the new office needs fit-out work, building management and Dubai Civil Defence approvals come before the work starts. | Landlord or fit-out contractor |
IT equipment
Office IT Relocation in Dubai Without Data Risk
In short: we move the hardware safely, your IT team handles the data and the network. Clear roles prevent lost days.
Office IT relocation in Dubai fails when nobody owns the switch-off and switch-on. We work alongside your IT provider so each step has an owner.
| Task | Owner |
|---|---|
| Data backup before the move | Your IT team |
| Shut down and unplug equipment | Your IT team |
| Label cables, screens and PCs by desk | Together |
| Wrap, crate and move hardware | Lucky G Movers |
| Place hardware at the right desks | Lucky G Movers |
| Reconnect network, phones and printers | Your IT team |
Hyper-local know-how
Moving Offices Across Dubai’s Business Districts
In short: every district has its own access rules. Tell us both addresses and we plan for both sets of rules.
Business Bay
Towers along Al Abraj Street, Marasi Drive and Bay Square usually need a move approval, a service lift booking and a loading bay slot.
DIFC
Gate District and the towers around Gate Avenue run strict security and access procedures, so permit timelines need extra days.
JLT
Jumeirah Lake Towers clusters each have their own building management. Confirm the cluster’s loading point before booking the truck.
Internet City, Media City and Knowledge Park
Offices in these TECOM business parks follow park and building rules. Ask both landlords for their move process early.
Trade Centre and SZR towers
Towers around Dubai World Trade Centre and One Central often allow office moves only outside business hours, with busy loading docks.
Downtown Dubai
Boulevard towers near Dubai Mall have tight loading times and heavy traffic, so early mornings or late evenings work best.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Tech and light industrial offices often move servers and stock together. Check the zone’s requirements for both addresses.
Al Quoz and Al Barsha
Ground-floor showrooms and warehouse offices are easier to load but often have heavy items like racking and display units.
Deira and Bur Dubai
Older buildings around Port Saeed, Al Garhoud and Karama can have small lifts and street parking only, so we plan more trips with smaller loads.
Zero downtime
After-Hours, Weekend and Phased Office Moves
Close on Thursday or Friday evening, open in the new office on the next working day. That is the goal of every office move we plan.
Evening moves
For micro and small offices. We start after your team leaves and finish the same night where the building allows.
Weekend moves
For medium offices. Packing on Friday, moving on Saturday, setup and checks on Sunday morning.
Phased moves
For large or multi-floor offices. One department at a time, so most of the company keeps working.
For a step-by-step plan, read how businesses move offices in Dubai without downtime.
Who we move
Businesses We Move Across Dubai
Professional firms
Law, accounting and consulting offices with confidential files moved in sealed, labelled crates.
Clinics and medical offices
Reception, consulting rooms and delicate equipment packed separately and handled with extra care.
Tech and agencies
Desks, screens and network racks moved in sequence so the IT team can reconnect quickly.
Retail and F&B head offices
Office furniture plus samples, stock and display items moved on the same schedule.
Startups and small teams
Quick evening moves for small offices and serviced office suites.
Co-working and serviced offices
Moves in and out of shared spaces with strict time slots and shared lifts.
Why Lucky G Movers
Why Companies Choose Us for Office Relocation in Dubai
- Licensed and established: operated by Lucky General Land Transport L.L.C since 1999, UAE trade licence 514271.
- Own fleet: covered 1, 2 and 3 ton trucks for moves anywhere in Dubai and across the UAE.
- Written quote: every item, service and timing written down before you book.
- One supervisor: one person on site who knows your floor plan and labels.
- Building-ready: we send our documents, confirm lift and loading times, and protect floors and lifts.
- Honest about IT: we move hardware with care and leave data and network work to your IT team.
Not sure how to compare companies? Read our checklist on how to choose movers in Dubai.
How it works
How Do You Relocate an Office in Dubai? Six Steps
Share the details
Both addresses, desk count, IT equipment, date and any building rules you know.
Survey and quote
Site or video survey, then a written quote with crew, trucks, timing and services.
Approvals and plan
Permits and lift slots confirmed, labels and floor plan agreed, packing materials delivered.
Moving day
Furniture wrapped, IT crated, loading by department, transport across Dubai.
Setup and handover
Desks placed and rebuilt, waste removed, walkthrough with your move lead.
Follow-up
Any missing label or small fix sorted quickly so your team settles in.
FAQ
Office Relocation Questions
How much do office movers in Dubai cost?
A small office move typically starts from around AED 1,500. The final price depends on the number of workstations, IT equipment, packing, dismantling, building access and timing. Larger offices get a written quote after a site or video survey.
How long does an office move take in Dubai?
A micro office can move in a few hours and a small office in about one day. Medium offices usually need a full weekend, and large or multi-floor offices are moved in phases over several windows.
Can you move our office after hours or on a weekend?
Yes. Evening, night and weekend office moves are available, subject to approval from building management at both locations. Most companies move on a Friday evening or Saturday to avoid losing a working day.
Do I need a permit to move an office in Dubai?
Most commercial buildings require a move approval from building management at both the old and new office, plus a service lift and loading bay booking. Free zone offices may also need approval from the zone authority, so allow extra time.
Do you move servers and IT equipment?
Yes. We wrap, crate and move computers, screens, printers and server or network racks. Your IT team or provider should back up data, shut systems down and reconnect the network at the new office.
Do I need to update my trade licence after moving office?
Yes. Mainland companies update their address with the Department of Economy and Tourism, and free zone companies update it with their free zone authority. The new Ejari is usually needed for this.
How far in advance should I book office movers?
Four to six weeks ahead for a small office and eight to twelve weeks for a medium or large office. Month-end and weekend slots fill fastest, and building approvals can take several days.
Do you provide a VAT invoice for office moves?
Mention your invoicing requirements when you request the estimate, so the right company details are confirmed on the quote and the invoice.
What should I ask office movers before booking?
Ask for a written, itemised quote that lists crew size, trucks, timing, packing and dismantling. Check that they have done office moves before, how they handle IT hardware and confidential files, what happens if something is damaged, and which documents they can give your building.
Is this page different from your Business Bay office moving page?
Yes. This page covers office relocation across all of Dubai. The Business Bay office page focuses on moves within Business Bay towers, with their specific lift and access rules.
Get a Free Office Moving Estimate
Looking for office movers in Dubai you can plan around? Send your desk count, both addresses and your preferred date. Lucky G Movers, operated by Lucky General Land Transport L.L.C since 1999 (trade licence 514271), will reply with a clear plan and a written estimate.
