Buying a vehicle from Dubai has become an attractive option for buyers looking for a wide range of cars, SUVs, luxury vehicles, and performance models.
3 The Emirates vehicle market surged 19.1% in 2024, marking its fifth straight year of growth. 9 In the first half of 2025 alone, more than 157,000 new vehicles were registered in the UAE — an 11% increase compared to 2024 — with SUVs and utility vehicles continuing to lead demand, reflecting buyers’ preference for space, comfort, and versatility. This broad and active market means Ghanaian buyers have access to a wide selection of vehicles at competitive prices.
However, buying a car internationally is different from buying one locally. You need to consider vehicle sourcing, inspection, documentation, payment, export procedures, shipping, and the costs associated with importing the vehicle into Ghana.
This guide explains the major steps involved in buying a car from Dubai and bringing it to Ghana.
Start by identifying your requirements.
Consider the:
Having clear requirements makes it easier to identify suitable vehicles and helps your sourcing partner find the best match quickly.
Dubai has a large automotive market, giving buyers access to vehicles from numerous manufacturers. 9Beyond new-car sales, the used-vehicle market soared in 2025, with analysis indicating a 42% increase in demand compared to 2024, highlighting that many buyers now view pre-owned cars as viable alternatives.
9 Certain models, particularly Japanese and luxury SUVs, retain strong resale prices — encouraging buyers to consider the used-vehicle channel for better long-term value.
However, the vehicle with the lowest advertised price is not automatically the best purchase. The vehicle’s condition, history, specifications, mileage, and documentation should all be considered.
Learn more: How to Source a Car from Dubai — RK Automobile
A vehicle inspection is one of the most important parts of the buying process.
Before committing to a vehicle, buyers should verify its:
RK Automobile helps clients arrange vehicle inspections so they can make more informed purchasing decisions.
Read more: Why You Should Inspect a Car Before Buying It from Dubai
Once the vehicle has been selected and verified, the purchasing process can begin.
The relevant purchase and export documents should be properly prepared before the vehicle is shipped. 29Title issues are the single largest cause of delays at Ghana’s Tema Port, affecting roughly 40% of shipments that experience extended processing times — with common problems including outstanding liens not properly released before export, unclear ownership when multiple parties are listed, and recent purchases where title transfer has not fully processed before the vehicle ships.
Preparing documentation correctly from the outset avoids costly delays.
After the vehicle is prepared for export, shipping arrangements can be made.
34 Tema Port handles over 85% of Ghana’s vehicle imports, processing approximately 180,000 vehicles annually. Shipping involves coordinating the vehicle’s movement from Dubai to the destination port and ensuring the required export documentation accompanies the shipment. 15 Buyers can choose between Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and container shipping, depending on their budget, the condition of the vehicle, and how quickly they need it delivered.
Learn more: How to Ship a Car from Dubai to Ghana
Don’t calculate your budget using only the vehicle’s purchase price.
Consider the complete cost, including applicable:
29 Standard import duty in Ghana typically falls in the range of 35 to 40 percent of CIF value depending on engine displacement, and VAT and other levies are applied on top of that. Understanding the total cost before purchasing can help you avoid unexpected expenses.
Useful tool: Use AutoDutyChecker.com to get a realistic estimate of taxes and duties payable on your imported vehicle in Ghana.
Read more: How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Car from Dubai to Ghana? (internal link to Blog 6)
Buying a car from Dubai can be straightforward when each stage is properly planned.
At RK Automobile, we support clients with vehicle sourcing, inspection, purchase assistance, export documentation, and vehicle shipping.
Whether you’re looking for a family SUV, luxury vehicle, performance car, or another vehicle, our team can help you navigate the sourcing process.
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