Al Fares Al Dhahabi is a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE. We move furniture, personal belongings, cars and goods by road, from your door in any Saudi city to your address in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or any other emirate. Shipments cross at Al Batha and then Ghuwaifat and arrive in 2 to 7 days depending on the pickup city, while urgent air freight arrives in 1 to 3 days. To book or ask a question, call or WhatsApp us on 0553923364.
Prices start from SAR 125 for a small carton, from SAR 900 for one room of furniture, and from SAR 1,050 for a sedan on a shared car carrier. You get the final price before collection, once we know the size of the load, your city and the emirate it is going to.
How does shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE work?
Most shipments from Saudi Arabia to the UAE go by road, because the route is open and direct and needs no ships or ports. The truck leaves your city on the highway towards Al Ahsa, then takes the Salwa and Al Batha road, crosses the Al Batha border post on the Saudi side and Ghuwaifat on the UAE side, and continues on the Abu Dhabi road to Dubai, Sharjah and the northern emirates.
- Route: your city → Al Ahsa → Al Batha → Ghuwaifat → Abu Dhabi → Dubai → the other emirates.
- Border: Al Batha (Saudi Arabia) and Ghuwaifat (UAE), the only land crossing between the two countries.
- Clearance: we clear the shipment on both sides with its papers, and you do not need to be at the border.
- Delivery: door to door, to the address you give us in the UAE.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE take?
Transit time depends on the city we collect from and on the type of load: shared with other shipments, or a private truck just for you. A shared load costs less but waits until the truck is full; a private truck leaves straight away.
| Pickup city | Approx. distance to Dubai | Shared load | Private truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam, Khobar and Al Ahsa | 750 – 900 km | 2 – 3 days | 1 – 2 days |
| Riyadh | about 1,060 km | 3 – 4 days | 2 days |
| Qassim (Buraidah, Unaizah) | about 1,390 km | 4 – 5 days | 2 – 3 days |
| Jeddah, Makkah, Taif and Madinah | 1,850 – 2,000 km | 5 – 7 days | 3 – 4 days |
These times include collection, packing, loading, clearance at Al Batha and Ghuwaifat, and delivery inside the UAE. Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are about two hours closer to the border than Dubai, while Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah usually need an extra day.
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to the UAE start from SAR 125
We price on three things: the size or weight of the load, the pickup city in Saudi Arabia, and the emirate it is delivered to. These are starting prices from the main cities:
| Shipment | From Dammam and Al Ahsa | From Riyadh | From Qassim | From Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah and Taif |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carton or bag up to 10 kg | from SAR 125 | from SAR 135 | from SAR 145 | from SAR 140 – 150 |
| Each extra kg by road | from SAR 7 | from SAR 7.5 | from SAR 8 | from SAR 8.5 |
| One room of furniture | from SAR 900 | from SAR 950 | from SAR 1,050 | from SAR 1,200 |
| Two- or three-bedroom apartment | from SAR 2,150 | from SAR 2,300 | from SAR 2,550 | from SAR 2,800 |
| Villa or whole house | from SAR 4,700 | from SAR 4,990 | from SAR 5,400 | from SAR 5,700 |
| Sedan (shared carrier) | from SAR 1,050 | from SAR 1,100 | from SAR 1,250 | from SAR 1,350 |
| 4×4 / SUV | from SAR 1,550 | from SAR 1,650 | from SAR 1,800 | from SAR 1,900 |
Urgent air freight starts from SAR 30 per kg depending on the airport. For commercial loads by the ton or by the pallet, send us the type and weight on WhatsApp and we will reply with the price.
Shipping furniture and belongings from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Most of our UAE shipments are household furniture for families and residents moving there. Our team comes to your home, dismantles bedrooms, wardrobes and kitchens, packs every piece in the way that suits it, numbers the cartons and writes an inventory, then loads the truck and sets off.
- Sofas and mattresses: thick plastic, then a fabric cover so they do not get dirty or split.
- Wood and tables: blankets and corner guards; glass and mirrors in heavy cartons with dividers.
- Appliances: fridges and washing machines are emptied and their moving parts secured; screens go in their own box or a padded carton.
- Kitchenware and glass: each piece wrapped on its own in packing paper and then bubble wrap.
- Cartons: numbered and labelled with the room name, so you know where everything is as soon as it arrives.
Our delivery is door to door: we collect from your home in Saudi Arabia and deliver to the address you choose in the UAE, whether an apartment, a villa or a warehouse.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
We ship cars by road on car carriers, which is the cheapest and fastest way to the UAE. You have three options:
- Shared carrier: your car travels with others on an open carrier; the cheapest option, from SAR 1,050 for a sedan.
- Private hydraulic flatbed: for one car that leaves straight away, one or two days faster.
- Enclosed carrier: for luxury and new cars, protected from dust and sun, from SAR 3,150.
Cars are secured with wheel straps, and luxury cars are covered with a fitted cover before loading.
Car documents: a valid registration (istimara), a copy of the owner’s ID or iqama, an Absher authorization if someone other than the owner is shipping it, a clearance showing no fines or holds, and export plates from the traffic department if the car is moving to the UAE permanently. More details on the car shipping page.
Urgent air freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
When a shipment is urgent, such as papers, devices or personal items you need within two days, we fly it from King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah or King Fahd Airport in Dammam to Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
- Time: 1 – 3 days from collection to delivery, including clearance.
- Price: from SAR 30 per kg, charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
- Suits: small and medium parcels and light, valuable items.
- Does not suit: large furniture and cars, as the cost is far higher than road freight.
Some items cannot fly at all, such as loose lithium batteries, aerosols and perfume in quantity, so we tell you before booking what can go by air and what should go by road.
Road, air or sea: which suits your shipment?
| Method | Time | Suits | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road load | 2 – 7 days | Cartons, single rooms and medium loads | SAR 125 per carton |
| Private truck | 1 – 4 days | A whole house or a large load of goods | Depends on the city and truck size |
| Air | 1 – 3 days | Urgent and light parcels | SAR 30 per kg |
| Sea (containers) | 7 – 12 days | Large commercial loads from Dammam port | Per container |
For furniture and cars, road is always the best option to the UAE. We use sea freight only for large commercial containers from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to Jebel Ali.
Shipping cartons, bags and parcels to the UAE
If you do not have a full house of furniture, you can ship cartons, suitcases or parcels individually. We collect them from your home or office and group them with other shipments on the same trip, so you pay per carton or per kg.
- Small carton up to 10 kg: from SAR 125 from the Eastern Province.
- Large suitcase: charged by weight, with each extra kg by road from SAR 7.
- Online store parcels: for sellers sending orders to customers in the UAE, priced on monthly volume.
Shipping commercial goods from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
For companies and traders we ship goods in two ways: a part load (LTL), charged per ton or cubic metre and travelling with other loads, and a full load (FTL) on a closed truck, flatbed or full trailer of your own. Goods need a commercial invoice, a certificate of origin and the exporter’s commercial registration, and goods of GCC origin benefit from the customs exemption between member states with a certificate of origin.
Documents needed to ship to the UAE
For furniture and personal belongings
- A copy of your national ID or iqama, and your passport.
- An inventory (packing list), which we prepare with you while packing.
- Proof of residence in the UAE if you are moving there, such as an Emirates ID or visa.
- An authorization for us to handle clearance at the border.
For commercial goods
- A commercial invoice and packing list.
- A certificate of origin, and the commercial registration of the exporter and importer.
- An export declaration through Saudi Customs’ Fasah platform.
For cars
- The registration (istimara) and the owner’s ID.
- An Absher authorization if the owner is not the one shipping it.
- A certificate showing no fines, and export plates for a permanent move.
Used furniture belonging to someone moving to live in the UAE is usually treated as personal effects, while new items in commercial quantities are subject to customs duty and tax. We tell you what applies to your shipment before we collect it.
Items you cannot ship to the UAE
- Weapons, ammunition and fireworks.
- Gas cylinders, fuel and flammable materials.
- Medicines without a prescription, and narcotics of any kind.
- Plants, soil and perishable food.
- Counterfeit goods, and cash or gold without declaration.
Delivery to every city in the UAE
We deliver to all seven emirates. Approximate time after crossing at Ghuwaifat:
| Emirate | Time after the border |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi and Al Ain | Same day |
| Dubai | Same day or next day |
| Sharjah and Ajman | Next day |
| Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | 1 – 2 days |
How shipping with us works
- Contact us on 0553923364 or through the get a quote form, and tell us what you have and where it is going.
- We give you the price and transit time, and for large loads we come to see them first.
- We agree a collection day, and the team arrives with cartons and packing materials.
- We dismantle, pack, number the cartons and write the inventory, then load.
- The truck sets off and crosses Al Batha and Ghuwaifat, and we keep you updated on where it is.
- We deliver to your address in the UAE, and you check the cartons against the inventory.
How to work out the cost of your shipment
Furniture is priced more on volume than weight, while cartons and parcels are priced on weight. Example: a family in Riyadh with a bedroom, a small living room and 15 cartons, going to Dubai on a shared load. The bedroom starts from SAR 950, the living room is similar, and the cartons depend on their weight, so the total is roughly SAR 2,300 to 2,800. The same load from Dammam costs about 5% less, and from Jeddah about 25% more because of the distance.
How to save on shipping to the UAE
- Choose a shared load: if you are not in a hurry, you save a lot compared with a private truck.
- Reduce the volume: sell or give away large old pieces before shipping, because volume is what pushes the price up.
- Book early: demand rises before holidays and the start of the school year, and trips fill up.
- Ship everything together: one shipment is cheaper than several small ones.
Why choose Al Fares Al Dhahabi for shipping to the UAE?
- Regular trips to the UAE: from Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and other cities.
- Packing built for the road: new materials for every shipment; we never reuse old cartons.
- Clearance at both borders: your papers are ready before loading so the shipment is not held up.
- A clear price before collection: you know the amount before we load, with no surprise extras.
- Direct contact: one number for calls and WhatsApp, answered daily from 6 am to 11 pm.
Shipping to the UAE from your city
Each city has its own route, transit time and price. Choose yours:
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- Shipping company from Jeddah to the UAE
- Shipping company from Dammam to the UAE
- Shipping company from Makkah to the UAE
- Shipping company from Madinah to the UAE
- Shipping company from Taif to the UAE
- Shipping company from Al Ahsa to the UAE
- Shipping company from Qassim to the UAE
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE cost?
From SAR 125 for a small carton, from SAR 900 for a room of furniture and from SAR 1,050 for a sedan, depending on the pickup city and the emirate.
How many days does shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE take?
2 to 3 days from Dammam and Al Ahsa, 3 to 4 days from Riyadh, and 5 to 7 days from Jeddah and the Western Region on a shared load; a private truck is faster.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
A shared road load, because you pay only for the volume of your belongings and share the truck with other shipments.
How much is air freight per kg to the UAE?
From SAR 30 per kg, charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher, with delivery in 1 to 3 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
From SAR 1,050 for a sedan on a shared carrier and from SAR 1,550 for an SUV; an enclosed carrier starts from SAR 3,150.
Is delivery door to door?
Yes. We collect from your home in any Saudi city and deliver to the address you choose in the UAE.
What documents are needed to ship furniture to the UAE?
A copy of your ID or iqama and passport, the inventory, proof of residence in the UAE if available, and a clearance authorization.
Do you deliver to Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah?
Yes, we deliver to all seven emirates, and shipments usually reach Al Ain on the same day they cross the border.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes. A shipment can be insured for a small percentage of its declared value, which we explain before collection.
What is the best company to move furniture from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
The best is one that packs with new materials, clears both borders and gives you the price before collection, which is how we work at Al Fares Al Dhahabi on 0553923364.
