
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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Ports & destination cities
189,414 cars that fit United Arab Emirates’s rules
Browse carsLive stock that meets United Arab Emirates’s import age rule, shipped from Korea with the official inspection record. Priced in your local currency.
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2020/10 · 2021 model · 66,852 km · Gasoline
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2013/08 · 2013 model · 177,043 km · Diesel
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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.
- Do I need an account to buy?
- No account is needed. Browse the full catalogue freely and message us on WhatsApp about any car you like.
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