Market Guides — UAE

UAE car import guide: source vehicles from China to Dubai

A complete guide for UAE dealers and importers sourcing new and used vehicles from China — covering Jetour SUVs, luxury used cars, FOB pricing, and Jebel Ali Port shipping from Nansha Port.

UAE market at a glance

Key facts for importers

Jetour T2 SUV for African export market

Jetour T2 (Traveler)

Body-on-frame off-road SUV

2025 Jetour X70 PLUS C-DM Elite Edition white plug-in hybrid SUV front three quarter view

Jetour X70 Plus

7-seat family SUV

2026 Jetour Dasheng Youth Edition 1.5T DCT black mecha sport SUV front three quarter view

Jetour Dashing

Compact coupe-style SUV

1
Choose your vehicle
Tell us your target model, spec, and budget. We send FOB price, photos, and availability from our Guangzhou stock within 24 hours.
2
Confirm order & pay deposit
30% T/T deposit to secure the vehicle. We issue a proforma invoice and payment confirmation by email.
3
Pre-shipment inspection
Full vehicle inspection with photos and video sent to you before loading. You approve before we proceed to balance payment.
4
Balance payment & Nansha loading
70% balance paid before loading. We coordinate with your freight forwarder for Jebel Ali vessel booking from Nansha Port.
5
Documents & UAE customs clearance
Original B/L, commercial invoice, packing list, and CO couriered to you. Use these to clear customs at Jebel Ali Port.

Does UAE require left-hand drive vehicles?

Yes. All vehicles registered in the UAE must be left-hand drive (LHD). We supply LHD-spec Chinese new cars and LHD Japanese used cars. Please confirm LHD requirement when inquiring.

What is the import duty on cars in the UAE?

The UAE charges a 5% customs duty on the CIF value of imported vehicles — one of the lowest in the region. There is no VAT on vehicle imports for commercial dealers registered in free zones.

Which port do vehicles arrive at in the UAE?

Jebel Ali Port in Dubai is the primary vehicle import terminal for the UAE and wider GCC region. Transit time from Nansha Port is 18–22 days depending on vessel schedule.

Can Chinese new cars be registered in the UAE?

Some Chinese brands have official GCC distributors and homologation. For brands without local distribution, registration may require individual COC testing. We recommend checking with a UAE customs agent for your specific model. We can assist with documentation on request.

Do you supply luxury used cars for the UAE market?

Yes. We source used Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus, and other premium models from China for export to UAE dealers. WhatsApp us with your target model, year, and mileage range for availability.

Ready to source vehicles for the UAE market?

Tell us your target model, quantity, and delivery port. We’ll send you FOB pricing and LHD stock availability for the UAE within 24 hours.