Importing used Korean cars to United Arab Emirates

The UAE is a global vehicle re-export hub and one of the largest Korean used-car destinations by value. Its free zones (JAFZA in Dubai, Hamriyah in Sharjah) charge no age, mileage or duty on cars held for re-export, so the buyer here is often a trader onward-shipping to Africa or Central Asia as much as a local end-user. Big Korean SUVs — Santa Fe, Sorento, Palisade — dominate the flow.

Import rules - United Arab Emirates

Vehicle age limit
No age limit
Steering
Left-hand drive - all our Korean cars are LHD
Duty & taxes
Zero duty for free-zone re-export; 5% customs duty applies only on import to the UAE mainland.

Rules verified 2026-07-15 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with United Arab Emirates customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: KED Global, Statista (KR vehicle export), Carawon (UAE hub), uaefreezones.com, sharjahcustoms.gov.ae

  • The UAE imposes no age or mileage limit on vehicles bought and held in a free zone for re-export. A 10-year cap applies only to cars nationalized for domestic UAE registration.

Shipping from Korea

Busan, Korea → Jebel Ali

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
$650–$1,100 (Estimate)
Container
$5,450Recent market rate, as of May 31, 2026
Estimated transit
Typically 4–6 weeks

Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.

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Popular models exported to United Arab Emirates

Ports & destination cities

189,414 cars that fit United Arab Emirates’s rules

Browse cars

Live stock that meets United Arab Emirates’s import age rule, shipped from Korea with the official inspection record. Priced in your local currency.

BMW X5 (G05) AWD DieselAvailable

BMW X5 (G05) AWD Diesel

$49,230est.

2022/02 · 2022 model · 54,959 km · Diesel

BMW X4 (G02) GasolineAvailable

BMW X4 (G02) Gasoline

$28,335est.

2020/03 · 2020 model · 53,327 km · Gasoline

Toyota Camry (XV70) 2.5 HybridAvailable

Toyota Camry (XV70) 2.5 Hybrid

$23,224est.

2022/03 · 2022 model · 65,764 km · Hybrid

MINI Cooper S Clubman Gasoline 2nd GenerationAvailable

MINI Cooper S Clubman Gasoline 2nd Generation

$21,721est.

2022/06 · 2023 model · 17,658 km · Gasoline

Chevrolet Colorado 3.6 GasolineAvailable

Chevrolet Colorado 3.6 Gasoline

$14,957est.

2020/10 · 2021 model · 66,852 km · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class W166 AWD DieselAvailable

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class W166 AWD Diesel

$18,414est.

2018/10 · 2018 model · 120,028 km · Diesel

Kia Morning (JA) GasolineAvailable

Kia Morning (JA) Gasoline

$4,885est.

2019/02 · 2019 model · 54,907 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 2WD Diesel ExclusiveAvailable

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 2WD Diesel Exclusive

Exclusive

$17,738est.

2023/01 · 2023 model · 76,588 km · Diesel

Renault Korea Pilrangteu 1.5 2WD HybridAvailable

Renault Korea Pilrangteu 1.5 2WD Hybrid

$35,926est.

2026/03 · 2027 model · 2,985 km · Hybrid

Hyundai Elantra AD 1.6 Gasoline SmartAvailable

Hyundai Elantra AD 1.6 Gasoline Smart

$9,395est.

2019/01 · 2019 model · 40,860 km · Gasoline

BMW X1 (U11) GasolineAvailable

BMW X1 (U11) Gasoline

$32,093est.

2023/10 · 2024 model · 49,425 km · Gasoline

Audi A6 (C8) GasolineAvailable

Audi A6 (C8) Gasoline

$18,790est.

2021/06 · 2021 model · 72,579 km · Gasoline

BMW 7 Series (G70) AWD DieselAvailable

BMW 7 Series (G70) AWD Diesel

$87,186est.

2025/08 · 2025 model · 7,338 km · Diesel

Genesis GV80 2.5T AWD GasolineAvailable

Genesis GV80 2.5T AWD Gasoline

$45,848est.

2024/08 · 2024 model · 13,406 km · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class W219 GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class W219 Gasoline

$5,254est.

2009/10 · 2010 model · 80,300 km · Gasoline

Peugeot 508SW 1.6 DieselAvailable

Peugeot 508SW 1.6 Diesel

$6,005est.

2016/12 · 2016 model · 112,000 km · Diesel

Jaguar New XF 3.0 Diesel X250Available

Jaguar New XF 3.0 Diesel X250

X250

$2,480est.

2013/08 · 2013 model · 177,043 km · Diesel

Hyundai Sonata (DN8) 2.0 GasolineAvailable

Hyundai Sonata (DN8) 2.0 Gasoline

$15,934est.

2022/07 · 2022 model · 82,447 km · Gasoline

Land Rover Range Rover HybridAvailable

Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid

$151,447est.

2025/11 · 2025 model · 3,246 km · Hybrid

Hyundai Maxcruz 2.2 4WD DieselAvailable

Hyundai Maxcruz 2.2 4WD Diesel

$7,441est.

2013/06 · 2014 model · 91,266 km · Diesel

Genesis GV70 2.5T 2WD GasolineAvailable

Genesis GV70 2.5T 2WD Gasoline

$24,795est.

2021/05 · 2021 model · 76,120 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 1.6 GasolineAvailable

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 1.6 Gasoline

$10,147est.

2021/01 · 2021 model · 116,369 km · Gasoline

Kia Carnival DieselAvailable

Kia Carnival Diesel

$17,738est.

2023/07 · 2023 model · 45,190 km · Diesel

Kia Tasman 2.5T 4WD Gasoline X-ProAvailable

Kia Tasman 2.5T 4WD Gasoline X-Pro

X-Pro

$34,498est.

2025/03 · 2026 model · 7,110 km · Gasoline

Frequently asked questions

Can I import a used car from Korea to United Arab Emirates?
Yes - United Arab Emirates allows imported used cars with no age limit. Every car we export is left-hand drive, exactly as United Arab Emirates requires.
How long does shipping from Korea to Jebel Ali take?
Typically 4-6 weeks by sea from Busan, depending on the sailing schedule.
How much does shipping cost?
RoRo shipping runs about $650–$1,100 per car. That is an estimate that varies by vehicle size and season - contact us for a firm quote.
Do you handle export paperwork and customs?
Yes. We handle the Korea-side export de-registration, the documents, and booking your shipping. Import duty and customs clearance in United Arab Emirates are the buyer's responsibility, and we provide every document you need for them.
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