Storage Services in Dubai

Across Dubai, small storage units of 25–50 sq ft usually cost around AED 200–500 per month, and 100–150 sq ft units for apartment contents roughly AED 800–2,000, depending on the area and whether the space is air-conditioned. With Smiles Movers you pay from AED 10 per sq ft per month — about AED 500 for a studio and AED 1,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

Most people moving out of an apartment in Dubai need 75–150 sq ft, which works out to about AED 750–1,500 a month with us. When comparing quotes, add up the monthly rate plus pickup, packing, handling and delivery — a low headline rate can end up costing more once these are added.

Renting a 40-foot container for storage in Dubai typically costs around AED 1,800–2,500 per month. Buying one costs considerably more — even a 20-foot container usually sells for about AED 7,500–10,000, and a 40-foot unit is priced higher. A 40-foot container holds roughly the contents of a 3–4 bedroom villa, but most are not air-conditioned and sit outdoors in the heat, which can damage furniture, mattresses and electronics. Storing the same load in our climate-controlled warehouse avoids that risk.

The smallest lockers in Dubai (around 25 sq ft) generally start at about AED 200–400 a month, and shared storage can be cheaper still. With Smiles Movers, 25 sq ft starts at around AED 250 a month. To keep the cost down, dismantle large furniture, use same-size cartons that stack high, and only store what you really plan to keep.

There is no single cheapest company — prices depend on unit size, location (industrial areas like Jebel Ali, Al Quoz and DIP are usually cheaper than central Dubai), air-conditioning and what's included. Compare the total cost: monthly rate, pickup and delivery, packing, handling fees, minimum contract length and cover for your items. Ask every company for a written quote, including ours.

Self storage gives you a unit you fill, access and empty yourself. A storage service, like ours, handles everything: the crew packs and collects your items, stores them in a managed warehouse and delivers them back when you ask. Self storage suits small loads you visit often; a storage service suits moves, handover gaps and long trips abroad.

Yes. Our warehouse is climate-controlled, which matters in Dubai, where summer temperatures can pass 45°C. Wood, leather, mattresses, artwork and electronics all last much better at a steady temperature.

Yes. Short term storage is ideal for lease gaps, delayed handovers and renovations. Tell us your expected dates and we will quote for that period; if your handover moves, you can extend.

Yes, we collect from all Dubai communities, including JVC, Dubai Marina, JLT, Business Bay, Downtown and Palm Jumeirah. We arrange the move-out slot with your building's security and bring all the packing materials.

Yes. Because every item is labelled and logged, tell us which boxes or furniture you need and we deliver them to you. Each delivery trip is quoted before we dispatch it.

We can't store perishable food, flammable items such as gas cylinders, fuel and paint thinners, live plants, pets, or anything illegal. Keep cash, jewellery, passports and important documents with you.

Tell us about any high-value items when you book, and we will explain the cover options available for your storage plan.

Yes. We store office furniture, IT equipment, retail stock and archive boxes for companies across Dubai, and can combine storage with your office or warehouse relocation.