Three weeks before moving day, book your moving company and confirm the date in writing. This is also the point to start collecting quotes if you haven't chosen a mover yet, since good weekend slots fill up two to three weeks ahead.
Two weeks before, start decluttering room by room and request any building NOCs you'll need, both for moving out of your current building and into the new one. Towers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi almost always require advance notice for the service lift.
One week before, confirm your fixed quote in writing, arrange packing materials if you're packing yourself, and start using up perishable food so there's less to move or waste on the day.
Two to three days before, pack a 'first night' box with essentials, chargers, medication, a change of clothes, and basic kitchen items, so you're not digging through boxes the first evening in a new home.
After the move, update your address with DEWA or SEWA, your bank, and on your Emirates ID within the required window. Most utility transfers can be started online before move day so services are live when you arrive.
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