How long does shipping from Dubai to Egypt take?
Sea freight from Jebel Ali to Alexandria, Port Said, or Sokhna typically takes about 1–3 weeks, plus clearance time at the destination port.


Pollux Motors exports cars from Dubai to Egypt regularly, handling everything from sourcing to customs documentation so the vehicle arrives ready for clearance at the Red Sea ports.
Container shipping is preferred for premium and protected delivery; RoRo is available for standard vehicles on a budget.
Roughly 1–3 weeks by sea from Jebel Ali to Egyptian ports.
Typically routed to Alexandria, Port Said, or Sokhna.
Egypt applies customs duties plus VAT and a development fee that vary by engine size and vehicle age; newer cars are generally easier to register. We prepare the commercial invoice, bill of lading, and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
Sea freight from Jebel Ali to Alexandria, Port Said, or Sokhna typically takes about 1–3 weeks, plus clearance time at the destination port.
You will need the commercial invoice, bill of lading, and certificate of origin, all of which Pollux Motors prepares. Egyptian customs then assess duties and VAT before registration.
We prepare and hand over all export paperwork and coordinate with freight partners; final import clearance is completed with your local clearing agent, whom we can liaise with.
Ready to start, or have a question about Egypt? Talk to the Pollux concierge.