Why source it from Korea?
MENA dealer pricing for new Palisade ranges from AED 200k–280k. Korean used Palisades in the same model year land in MENA at roughly 40–50% below — even after shipping, customs, and a 1–2 year age difference. It's the strongest 3-row family SUV value in the import segment right now.
Hyundai Palisade on Encar: what's available
- Year range
- 2020–2024
- Drivetrain
- FWD or HTRAC AWD
- Fuel options
- Gasoline 3.8 V6, Diesel 2.2 (older years, declining)
- Korean trims
- ExclusivePrestigeCalligraphyCalligraphy Signature
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From Korea to your driveway: how it works
Importing a Hyundai Palisade typically starts on Encar (Korea's largest used-car marketplace) or KB ChaChaCha. You then contract with an independent importer or shipping agent in Korea who visits the dealer in person, physically inspects the car against the listing, photographs anything the listing missed, and verifies VIN match plus the absence of any active loan or lien. Confirm these steps are in your contract before transferring any money. KUC surfaces the listings and estimates the cost only; the actual verification and execution are performed by the importer you select.
Once the purchase is agreed, your importer files the Korean export documentation (말소등록) and the car moves to the bonded yard at Incheon or Pyeongtaek. Ocean freight to the nearest port to your destination (Jeddah, Jebel Ali, Aqaba, Doha, Sokhna, or Salalah) typically takes 18–28 days depending on shipping mode (RoRo or container). Sea freight and marine insurance fall within your importer's scope — confirm full marine-insurance coverage is included before signing.
On arrival, your importer or their local clearing agent handles customs (duty + VAT + port handling) on your behalf. The car is then handed off to your local registration office where you receive plates and local insurance. Estimated full timeline from purchase confirmation to plates: 6–8 weeks. Confirm with your importer who pays which line item and when.
What the all-in price covers — and what it doesn't
The price KUC's calculator returns for any Korean Hyundai Palisade bundles: dealer price in Korea, pre-purchase physical inspection, Korean export documentation, ocean freight to the nearest port to your destination, marine insurance, destination port handling, customs duty, VAT (or equivalent), final clearance, and KUC's service fee. That number is locked once an order is confirmed — subsequent FX moves don't change your invoice.
What's not included: local registration, plates, and insurance once the car is in your name (varies by country, emirate, and vehicle age). Optional post-delivery add-ons like ceramic coating, Gulf-spec window tint, or aircon upgrades. These items are optional and happen at destination, not in Korea. Our destination partners in each country can arrange them at local-market rates if requested.
For the final number on this specific car in your local currency, run the landed-cost calculator or read the Encar calculator explainer.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Palisade gasoline or diesel better for GCC use?
- Gasoline 3.8 V6 — diesel is being phased out of the Korean market and parts/service support in GCC is thinner. The 3.8 V6 produces 295hp, runs on regular 91-octane, and handles Gulf heat comfortably. Fuel economy is moderate (~10–12 L/100km combined) but acceptable for a 2-tonne family SUV.
Calligraphy trim — what's actually different vs Prestige?
- Calligraphy gets quilted Nappa leather, ventilated 2nd-row captain's chairs, a unique grille pattern, 20-inch wheels with a distinct multi-spoke design, head-up display, and a Bose 12-speaker system. Functionally the powertrain is identical — the Calligraphy premium is about cabin materials and second-row comfort.