Al Fares Al Dhahabi is a shipping company from the UAE to Saudi Arabia. We move furniture, cartons, cars and goods by road from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim and every city in the Kingdom, door to door. The truck crosses the UAE Ghuwaifat post and the Saudi Al Batha post, reaching Dammam and Riyadh in 3 to 5 days and Jeddah in 5 to 7 days, while urgent air freight arrives in one to three days. To book, call or WhatsApp us on 0524669941.
Prices start from AED 110 per carton, AED 530 for a part load and AED 1,900 for a car, and we give you the final price before collection with no extras.
How does shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia work?
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are linked by a single land crossing for trucks, Ghuwaifat on the UAE side and Al Batha on the Saudi side, and every road shipment goes through it. The journey runs like this:
- Collection and packing: we come to your home in any emirate, dismantle, pack, number and write the inventory with you.
- Loading: into a private closed truck for you, or with other shipments on a shared trip where you pay for your volume.
- The road inside the UAE: along Sheikh Zayed Road and the Abu Dhabi–Ruwais road to the Ghuwaifat crossing.
- Clearance: exit at Ghuwaifat and entry at Al Batha, with a customs declaration through the Fasah platform.
- Inside the Kingdom: to Al Ahsa and Dammam, or to Riyadh and on to Qassim, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
- Delivery: at your address, where you check the cartons against the inventory.
Transit times from the UAE to Saudi Arabia
| Destination in the Kingdom | Approximate distance from Dubai | Shared load | Private truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam, Khobar and Jubail | about 870 km | 3 – 5 days | 2 – 3 days |
| Al Ahsa | about 780 km | 3 – 5 days | 2 – 3 days |
| Riyadh | about 980 km | 3 – 5 days | 2 – 3 days |
| Qassim | about 1,300 km | 4 – 6 days | 3 – 4 days |
| Jeddah, Makkah and Taif | about 1,900 km | 5 – 7 days | 3 – 5 days |
| Madinah | about 1,800 km | 5 – 7 days | 3 – 5 days |
| Abha, Khamis Mushait and Jazan | about 2,100 km | 6 – 8 days | 4 – 5 days |
Times are door to door and include clearance at both posts. Abu Dhabi is the emirate closest to the border and saves a few hours of driving, while Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah add about a day on a shared load because they are further away.
Shipping prices from the UAE to Saudi Arabia start from AED 110
| Shipment | To Dammam | To Riyadh | To Jeddah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carton or bag up to 25 kg | AED 115 | AED 120 | AED 130 |
| Part load (one room) | AED 560 | AED 650 | AED 790 |
| Apartment on a shared load | AED 2,550 | AED 2,750 | AED 3,200 |
| Whole house on a private truck | AED 4,300 | AED 4,550 | AED 5,000 |
| Sedan | AED 2,000 | AED 2,300 | AED 2,550 |
| 4×4 / SUV | AED 2,700 | AED 2,900 | AED 3,100 |
| Car in an enclosed carrier | AED 4,100 | AED 4,200 | AED 4,400 |
These are starting prices from Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain; from Abu Dhabi they are about 5% lower because it is closer to the border, and from Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah 2% to 7% higher depending on distance. Urgent air freight starts from AED 29 per kg.
Shipping from each emirate to Saudi Arabia
| Emirate | Distance to the Ghuwaifat crossing | Part load to Dammam from | Car from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | about 340 km | AED 530 | AED 1,900 |
| Al Ain | about 460 km | AED 560 | AED 2,000 |
| Dubai | about 470 km | AED 560 | AED 2,000 |
| Sharjah | about 500 km | AED 560 | AED 2,000 |
| Ajman | about 510 km | AED 570 | AED 2,040 |
| Umm Al Quwain | about 540 km | AED 580 | AED 2,080 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | about 570 km | AED 590 | AED 2,120 |
| Fujairah | about 600 km | AED 600 | AED 2,140 |
Furniture shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia
Most of our customers are Saudi families and residents moving to the Kingdom after years in the UAE, and shipments are inspected at the border, so our packing is double and organised to withstand opening:
- Tower apartments: we arrange the lift booking and move permit with building management, and protect corridors and doors.
- Sofas and majlis seating: bubble wrap, then moving blankets, then a fabric cover.
- Bedrooms: fully dismantled, screws in numbered bags tied to each piece, mirrors in heavy cardboard with corners.
- Kitchen: each plate and cup wrapped in paper in a carton with dividers.
- Appliances: the fridge and washing machine emptied and dried a day before, screens in padded covers.
- Glass and chandeliers: in wooden crates or padded cartons.
The inventory is the basis for clearing personal belongings at Al Batha, so we write it with you piece by piece and number every carton by room so it is easy to set up your new home.
Is there customs duty on used furniture in Saudi Arabia?
Used personal belongings and furniture for personal use are usually cleared without customs duty at Al Batha, provided the inventory is clear and the items are genuinely used. New appliances in their boxes and large quantities of the same item are treated as goods, need an invoice and may be subject to duty and VAT, and some require a conformity certificate from the SABER platform. The recipient in the Kingdom needs a valid national ID or iqama.
Car shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia
- Shared carrier: sedans from AED 2,000 and SUVs from AED 2,700 to Dammam, covered and secured with wheel straps.
- Enclosed carrier: from AED 4,100 for luxury, classic and new cars.
- Private flatbed: for a single car on your date.
- Car with furniture: we arrange for both to arrive the same day if you book them together.
On the UAE side we need the export certificate and plate cancellation from the RTA or traffic department, a copy of the ID and passport, and an authorization if someone else is shipping it. In the Kingdom a light vehicle must be no more than five years from its manufacturing year and meet the energy-efficiency requirements, duties and tax are paid on its value, and cars with major accident or flood damage or converted from right-hand drive are not allowed. We review your car before booking so it is not held at the border. Details are on our car shipping page.
Urgent air freight from the UAE to Saudi Arabia
We ship from Dubai International, Al Maktoum, Zayed International in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports to King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd Airport in Dammam. The flight takes about two hours, and the shipment arrives in one to three days including clearance.
- Price: from AED 29 per kg, on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
- Suits: documents and certificates, prescribed medicines, spare parts and trade samples.
- Tip: fly your first-week essentials and send the rest by road.
Road, sea or air to Saudi Arabia?
| Method | Time | Suits | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road load | 3 – 7 days | Cartons, rooms and apartments | AED 110 per carton |
| Private truck | 2 – 5 days | Villas and whole houses | AED 4,090 |
| Sea by container | 5 – 10 days | Large commercial shipments | By container |
| Air | 1 – 3 days | Urgent parcels | AED 29 per kg |
For furniture and cars, road freight is the fastest and cheapest, while sea freight from Jebel Ali to Dammam or Jeddah suits traders shipping large volumes.
Shipping cartons, bags and family parcels to Saudi Arabia
If all you have is cartons, bags and gifts for family in the Kingdom, we collect them from your home in any emirate and add them to the shared trip: a carton or bag up to 25 kg from AED 115 to Dammam, AED 120 to Riyadh and AED 130 to Jeddah, delivered to your family’s address.
Shipping commercial goods from the UAE to Saudi Arabia
We serve traders, online stores and factories in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah: perfume, clothing, electronics, spare parts, building materials and equipment. We ship part loads per cubic metre or full trucks with a commercial invoice and certificate of origin, and prepare the declaration through Fasah. Goods of GCC origin with a certificate of origin benefit from the GCC exemption, and products covered by technical regulations need a SABER certificate before reaching the border.
Documents needed to ship to Saudi Arabia
For furniture and personal belongings
- A copy of the sender’s passport and Emirates ID.
- The recipient’s Saudi national ID or iqama.
- The inventory, which we prepare with you while packing.
- A clearance authorization for us.
For cars
- The ownership card, export certificate and plate cancellation.
- The owner’s ID, and an authorization if someone else is shipping it.
- The purchase invoice when requested.
For goods
- A commercial invoice and packing list.
- A certificate of origin and the importer’s commercial registration.
- A SABER certificate for regulated products.
Items you can’t ship to Saudi Arabia
- Weapons, ammunition and fireworks.
- Narcotics and alcohol.
- Gas cylinders, fuel and hazardous chemicals.
- Medicines without a prescription or in large quantities.
- Counterfeit goods.
- Drones without a permit, and prohibited publications.
Delivery to every city in the Kingdom
| Region | Cities we deliver to |
|---|---|
| Eastern Province | Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail, Qatif, Al Ahsa, Hafar Al Batin |
| Riyadh region | Riyadh, Al Kharj, Diriyah, Al Majmaah |
| Qassim and Hail | Buraidah, Unaizah, Al Rass, Hail |
| Makkah region | Jeddah, Makkah, Taif, Rabigh |
| Madinah and the north | Madinah, Yanbu, Tabuk, Al Jouf |
| The south | Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, Najran, Al Baha |
How shipping with us works
- Contact us on 0524669941 by WhatsApp or call, and tell us what you have, which emirate it is in and which city it is going to.
- We give you the price, transit time and the best shipping option.
- We set a collection day, and the team arrives with packing materials.
- We dismantle, pack, number, write the inventory and load.
- The truck crosses Ghuwaifat and Al Batha, we clear the shipment and tell you where it is.
- We deliver to your address in the Kingdom, where you check the cartons against the inventory.
How to estimate your shipping cost to Saudi Arabia
Example: a family in Dubai with a three-bedroom apartment, a living room, a kitchen and 30 cartons, returning to Riyadh. On a shared load the price starts from AED 2,750, with a final price around AED 3,300 depending on appliances and cartons. The same shipment from Abu Dhabi is about 5% less, and from Fujairah about 7% more. If they have a sedan, add from AED 2,300.
Tips that save you money shipping to Saudi Arabia
- Book a week ahead: especially in summer and before the school year.
- Don’t ship new appliances in their boxes: they are treated as goods and need an invoice.
- Check your car’s age: over five years from its manufacturing year is not accepted.
- Keep documents with you: passports, certificates and jewellery in your hand luggage.
- Get rid of what you don’t need: every cubic metre less means a lower price.
Why choose Al Fares Al Dhahabi for shipping to Saudi Arabia?
- We collect from every emirate: from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah.
- Regular trips: to the Eastern Province, Riyadh and the west.
- Border clearance: we handle your papers at Al Batha.
- Price before collection: with no extras.
- Direct contact: daily from 6 am to 11 pm.
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia
How much does shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia cost?
From AED 110 per carton, AED 530 for a part load and AED 1,900 for a car, depending on the emirate and the city in the Kingdom.
How many days does shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia take?
3 to 5 days to Riyadh and Dammam on a shared load, 5 to 7 days to Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, and a private truck is a day or two faster.
Which crossing does the shipment use?
Ghuwaifat in the UAE and Al Batha in Saudi Arabia, the only land crossing between the two countries.
Is there customs duty on used furniture?
Used personal belongings are usually cleared without duty with a clear inventory, while new items in quantity are treated as goods.
How much is air freight from the UAE to Saudi Arabia?
From AED 29 per kg, in one to three days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from the UAE to Saudi Arabia?
From AED 1,900 for a sedan from Abu Dhabi and AED 2,000 from Dubai, and from AED 4,100 in an enclosed carrier.
Can I ship a car older than five years to Saudi Arabia?
Usually not for road use, as the rules require a light vehicle to be no more than five years from its manufacturing year.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Saudi Arabia?
A shared road load, where you pay only for your volume.
Do you collect from Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah?
Yes, we collect from all seven emirates and from Al Ain.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, for a small percentage of the declared value, and we recommend it for long distances.
