Hello Dubai 355, all

I'm planning a trip from Madrid to Dubai via Iran on Sep '14 and still gathering information. I'm currently living in Dubai and miss my GS a lot so I decided to bring it and as a excuse, spoil my self with such an awesome adventure.
I will apply for my Visa and cdp soon so hopefully will get to know you once I'm there.
Do you know of any agency in Dubai to help me once I get there to register my bike?
Do I need the cdp to get into the UAE? And if I get my bike registered ther, will Inget my cdp deposit back?

Thank you very much!

I had my GS brought in by Al Futtaim relocation. They also registered it for me.
With crooks like relogulf still on the market, I was happy to have hired a blue chip transporter.
PM me if you like their details
Cheers
(driving my bike every single day to work and so happy to have it here. Beats traffic jam every day)

Thanks Cycad, I will if I have any trouble doing it myself. I'm more concern with the preps about getting here right now. Thanks for your offer.

Hi & Welcome
looking forward to meet you
sure you can re register the bike throw RTA (it will need some additional paper work from customs + 5% of the bike value to be paid)
am not sure about the cdp but we can check with the motor tourism club.
are you in dubai currently?
Regards
Saleh

Yes, I live in Dubai.
I've read in some webs that cdp is mandatory to enter the UAE and the opposite in some other forums so I'm a bit confused.
Do you have the email or phone number of the motor tourism club so I can check witch them?
Thanks, regards.

Hi Quicos

please find the webpage of the motor club and you will find the contact numbers in it

www.atcuae.ae

i can help you if you need any help

Regards
Saleh

Thanks Saleh,
I'll give them a shout and will let you know what they say for everyone's knowledge.
Regards,
Quicos.

Ok, I've finally had the chance to go to the Dubai Motorclub and they say that CDP is not needed to enter the UAE. It doesn't really make a difference to me since I'm comming throug Iran where it is needed but maybe someone can use the info. They also told me that I have one month to register the bike here.


Just over one month now before the trip!
Cheers,


Quicos.

Hola Quicos

A couple of months ago - back in June - I temporarily imported my motorcycle into the UAE.

• I air-freighted into Dubai, from Kathmandu
• I shipped-out, by ferry, to Bandar Abbas, from Sharjah

HUBB member 'Dubai355' (Saleh) was very helpful throughout my whole visit, including the import/export processes.

Dubai Airport-based Customs (inbound) clearly did not seem to understand the import process, when a vehicle enters under cover of a carnet, and didn't follow the correct protocol; the whole procedure was quite comical. For instance, they stamped-in the bottom counterfoil of the carnet page and then handed the counterfoil back to me, insisting that I should retain this paper slip for safekeeping! - I still have it today .. :confused1:

There was no mention of registering my bike within a month, or within any other time limit.

Shipping out from Sharjah was different. I used Al Hili Marine Services in Sharjah to organise everything. They were very good and efficient. Take enough cash, as they do not accept payment by credit card.

On the day of departure, when I got into the dock area at Sharjah, the first thing the Ferry Marshall - Mr Raju*, cellphone # 0503078536 - wanted to see was my carnet. He took this and arranged the exit stamp with Sharjah Customs on my behalf and later returned the document to me.

* Another helpful guy, who is good at his job.

So as you can see, the UAE Customs import and export conditions were muddled and inconsistent. My view is that it is probably better to enter the UAE with a carnet, as by doing so you cannot go wrong.

Finally, back in June, the ferry cost of shipping one motorcycle and two people across the Strait of Hormuz from Sharjah to Bandar Abbas, Iran, were:

Bike: AED 1,300 - USD 360
Pax: AED 350 each - USD 100 each

This was the 'Western' price. I have a feeling it might be cheaper for Iranians (and maybe other Middle East travellers).

Good luck with your planning.

Regards

Keith

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