Saadiyat Island · Abu Dhabi
Careful villa, townhouse and apartment moves across Saadiyat Beach Villas, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Soho Square, Nudra and the island’s newer communities. Artwork, designer furniture and pianos get extra padding, and one crew packs, moves and reassembles everything.
Free and no obligation. We’ll call or WhatsApp you to book a survey.
moving Abu Dhabi homes and offices
for art, pianos and designer pieces
clear written price before you book
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Saadiyat Island is Abu Dhabi’s cultural and beachfront island, home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and some of the city’s most sought-after villas and apartments. Many homes here have original artwork, large mirrors, marble tables, pianos and designer furniture. A rushed packing job is the biggest risk on a Saadiyat move.
So our survey lists every fragile and high-value item, not just the rooms. On the day those pieces get extra blankets, corner guards and fitted cartons. Floors, stairs and door frames are covered before anything heavy moves. And because the island is reached by the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge on the E12, we plan the truck run to avoid the busiest commuting hours.
Saadiyat is split into districts, and each community has its own homes and access rules. This is how we plan moves in each one.
Villas & townhouses
Arabian, Mediterranean and contemporary-style homes beside Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Larger villas mean outdoor furniture, home gyms and art collections, so the survey counts all of it before we quote.
1–3 bed apartments
Low-rise apartment buildings in the Beach District. Lower floors mean shorter lift times, so most apartment moves here are done in a day.
Apartments, penthouses & townhouses
Beachfront homes in the Cultural District, steps from the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Penthouses here often hold large artwork and designer pieces, so we pad and crate-wrap them before the lift.
Studios to penthouses & townhomes
A mixed-use community in the Marina District with apartments, townhomes and penthouses. We book the service lift and confirm the loading point with building management.
Villas
A villa community in the Cultural District. Large, newer homes mean careful floor protection and a full survey of every room and outdoor area.
Newer villa communities
Villas among the island’s mangroves and lagoons. Many moves here are first-time move-ins at handover, and we coordinate entry with community security and the handover date.
Book a full door-to-door move, or only the parts you need.
Saadiyat villas and townhouses moved with outdoor, gym and art pieces included. Crew and trucks sized from the survey.
Mamsha, Soho Square and Beach Residences homes moved with the service lift booked and access confirmed.
Offices and galleries in the Marina and Cultural Districts moved in the evening or at the weekend.
Moving into a new Saadiyat Lagoons, Reserve or Nudra home? We plan around your handover date and community rules.
Artwork, mirrors, marble tops and designer pieces wrapped in extra blankets, corner guards and fitted cartons.
Short-term storage while a new home is handed over or a renovation finishes.
Also available: packing and unpacking only, loading and unloading crews, and packing materials on their own.
A move from Saadiyat Island within Abu Dhabi typically costs around AED 1,000 to 1,500 for a one-bedroom apartment and AED 5,000 to 7,500 for a four-bedroom villa. Artwork, pianos and designer pieces that need extra packing add to the price, which we confirm in writing after a free survey.
Estimated prices for moves within Abu Dhabi
Home size
Estimated price
Usually includes
Studio or 1-bed apartment
1,000 – 1,500
Packing, transport, unloading
2-bed apartment
1,500 – 2,200
Packing, dismantling, reassembly
3-bed townhouse
2,200 – 3,500
Full packing and reassembly
4-bed villa
5,000 – 7,500
Full packing, outdoor items
5 to 6-bed villa
7,500 – 10,000+
Full packing, two or more trucks
Estimated ranges based on current Abu Dhabi market rates. Specialist items like pianos or large artwork are priced after the survey. Your exact price is confirmed in writing.
STEP 1
Call or WhatsApp us. We visit your home and list every room plus every fragile or high-value item.
STEP 2
A clear price covering packing materials, crew, trucks and any specialist items. No obligation.
STEP 3
Floors and doors are covered, valuables get extra padding, and the crew loads and drives to your new home.
STEP 4
Furniture is rebuilt and placed room by room. Unpacking and hanging help are available on request.
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Expect around AED 1,000 to 1,500 for a one-bedroom apartment and AED 5,000 to 7,500 for a four-bedroom villa moving within Abu Dhabi. Specialist items are priced after a free survey.
High-value pieces are listed at the survey, then wrapped in extra blankets, corner guards and fitted cartons on the day. Floors, stairs and door frames are covered before anything heavy moves.
Yes. Pianos are assessed at the survey and moved with extra crew and protection. They're priced separately because size and stairs vary.
Yes. Tell us your handover date and community, and we'll plan the move-in around the community's entry rules.
Most four-bedroom villas are packed, moved and set up in one day. Larger villas with a lot of art or outdoor furniture can take two days.
Yes. We offer short-term storage while a new home is handed over or a renovation finishes.
Insurance cover is available for your move. Ask us for the details, including cover for high-value items, when you get your quote.
Tell us your community, move date and any high-value items. We’ll book a free survey and send you a clear written price. Call or WhatsApp us 24/7.
