Transfer Your Vehicle from Abu Dhabi to Dubai

If you’re planning to transfer your vehicle from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, whether to your own name or a new owner, the process is smooth if you follow the right steps. Here’s a complete guide based on whether you’re retaining ownership or selling the car.

1. Transferring the Vehicle to Your Own Name (Visa from Dubai)

If you have a Dubai visa and want to move your Abu Dhabi-registered vehicle to Dubai under your own name, follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Remove the Plates
   Visit the Abu Dhabi traffic department and submit the current number plates.
2. Transfer the Vehicle File Within the UAE
   • Open the MOI app or TAMM app.
   • Select the option “Transfer Vehicle File Within UAE.”
   • Choose Dubai as the destination emirate.
   • Send the carbon copy to any source/person (for example, yourself or a transport company).
   • Note: Since you’ll likely use a recovery vehicle to transport the car, do not choose the export plates option.
3. Make the Payment
   Pay AED 100, and you’ll receive a transfer certificate to Dubai.
4. Vehicle Testing for Registration
   You can test the car either:
   • In Abu Dhabi before recovery, or
   • In Dubai, after transporting the car via recovery vehicle.
5. Insurance & Registration in Dubai
   • Take insurance under your name.
   • Visit any Dubai RTA vehicle testing and registration center to complete the registration process.

2. Transferring the Vehicle to a Buyer (Ownership Transfer)

If you’ve sold your vehicle and the buyer has a Dubai visa, the process includes an ownership transfer.

Steps to Transfer Ownership:

1. Sign the Digital Service Agreement
   This is mandatory before proceeding with the ownership change.
2. On TAMM App:
   • Select “Transfer Vehicle File Within UAE.”
   • Choose the option “Transfer With Ownership.”
   • Enter the buyer’s traffic file number.
3. On MOI App:
   • Choose “Transfer Vehicle File Within UAE With Ownership Change.”
   • Pay the required AED 450 transfer fee.
4. After the Transfer Is Complete:
   The buyer must:
   • Get the vehicle tested (can be done in Abu Dhabi or Dubai).
   • Take insurance under their name.
   • Register the vehicle in any Dubai RTA center.

Final Notes:

• You can use recovery services to move the vehicle from Abu Dhabi to Dubai.
• Testing can be done in either city, but insurance and registration must happen in Dubai.
• Whether you’re the current owner or a seller, the apps used are the same: MOI and TAMM, with slightly different options and fees depending on the type of transfer.

Can I transfer my Abu Dhabi vehicle to Dubai if I have a Dubai visa?

Yes, remove the plates in Abu Dhabi, transfer the file via MOI/TAMM app, and then complete testing, insurance, and registration in Dubai.

How do I transfer my car from Abu Dhabi to a buyer in Dubai?

Sign the digital agreement, transfer the file with ownership on MOI/TAMM app, and the buyer must handle testing, insurance, and registration in Dubai.

Do I need recovery services for transfer?

Yes, usually a recovery vehicle is required to move the car from Abu Dhabi to Dubai.