Shipping Company from Al-Ahsa to UAE | 0555915287 Car, Furniture & Dates Shipping to the Emirates
Al-Ahsa is the closest major departure point in the Kingdom to the UAE: from Hofuf to the Al Batha crossing is only about 260 km, and from there Al Saif International Shipping shipments reach Abu Dhabi in two days and Dubai in 2–3 days. Parcels up to 30 kg start from SAR 140, a bedroom from SAR 930 and a sedan from SAR 1,400. Call: 0555915287.
🌴 The Al-Ahsa route in brief
- Route: Hofuf → Al Batha → Ghuwaifat → Abu Dhabi → Dubai.
- Distance: about 590 km to Abu Dhabi and 730 km to Dubai.
- Time: 2–3 days by road door to door, 1–2 days by air.
- Starts from: SAR 140 per parcel, SAR 930 per bedroom, SAR 1,400 per sedan.
- Collection: Hofuf, Al Mubarraz, Al Omran, Al Uyun and surrounding villages.
Shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE: the shortest road to Al Batha
Al-Ahsa lies on the road taken by every truck heading from Riyadh and Dammam to the UAE, so Al-Ahsa shipments depart directly without passing through other cities. The truck leaves Hofuf south-east towards the Al Batha crossing, enters the UAE at Ghuwaifat after exit formalities, and follows the coastal road to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
| Destination | Distance from Hofuf | Road, door to door |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | about 590 km | 2 days |
| Al Ain | about 630 km | 2 days |
| Dubai | about 730 km | 2–3 days |
| Sharjah & Ajman | about 760–770 km | 2–3 days |
| Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah | about 840–850 km | 3–4 days |
Delivery in the UAE from Al-Ahsa
Because Al-Ahsa is so close to the border, many of its shipments reach Abu Dhabi on the second day. Deliveries are made in Abu Dhabi to Khalifa City, Mussafah and Al Reem; in Al Ain to its residential and farming districts; in Dubai to Al Barsha, Deira, Jumeirah and Arabian Ranches; then Sharjah and Ajman, and finally Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah within 3–4 days.
- Abu Dhabi: usually two days.
- Al Ain: two days, a good destination for dates and farm produce.
- Dubai and Sharjah: 2–3 days.
- Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah: 3–4 days.
Shipping prices from Al-Ahsa to the UAE
Al Saif’s prices from Al-Ahsa to the UAE start from SAR 140 for a personal parcel up to 30 kg, SAR 930 for a full bedroom with dismantling and packing, SAR 2,300 for an apartment, SAR 1,400 for a sedan and SAR 740 per tonne for consolidated goods.
| Shipment type | Starts from |
|---|---|
| Parcel up to 30 kg | SAR 140 |
| Boxes by weight | SAR 7.5 per kg |
| Full bedroom with dismantling and packing | SAR 930 |
| 2–3 bedroom apartment | SAR 2,300 |
| Sedan on a multi-car carrier | SAR 1,400 |
| SUV | SAR 1,650 |
| Luxury car on an enclosed flatbed | SAR 3,250 |
| Consolidated goods and dates | SAR 740 per tonne |
Example: a farm in Al-Ahsa sends two tonnes of packed dates to a trader in Sharjah, with consolidated shipping starting from about SAR 1,480, accompanied by an invoice, certificate of origin and food health certificate.
How to save when shipping from Al-Ahsa
- Consolidated shipping for small quantities is cheaper than a dedicated truck.
- Road freight from Al-Ahsa is fast, so air is only needed for very urgent items.
- Fill boxes well so empty volume is not charged.
- Sell cheap old items instead of shipping them.
Moving furniture from Al-Ahsa to the UAE
Al Saif’s team moves household furniture from Hofuf and Al Mubarraz to the UAE with full dismantling, multi-layer packing and assembly in the new home. Since Al-Ahsa homes are often spacious villas with large majlis rooms, a bigger crew and a suitably sized truck are assigned.

- Arabic majlis: cushions and seating wrapped in stretch film and covered with fabric.
- Bedrooms and wardrobes: fully dismantled with parts and screws numbered.
- Kitchens: upper and lower cabinets dismantled and doors packed separately.
- Appliances: emptied, dried and moving parts secured.

Moving kitchens, air conditioners and appliances
Al Saif’s team dismantles kitchens and numbers their units and doors, frames marble tops in wood, and a specialist technician removes AC units after pumping down the refrigerant. The fridge is emptied and dried a day before, washing machine drums are secured, and screens travel upright in strong cardboard.
Car shipping from Al-Ahsa
A car is shipped from Al-Ahsa to the UAE on a multi-car carrier from SAR 1,400 for a sedan and SAR 1,650 for an SUV, or on an enclosed flatbed from SAR 3,250, arriving in 2–3 days. It needs the registration, owner’s ID, export plates or certificate and a bank letter for financed cars, as required by the regulations in force at the time of shipping.

Shipping parcels, dates and goods
Al-Ahsa is famous for its dates, and many customers send them to the UAE as gifts or for trade. A personal parcel up to 30 kg starts from SAR 140, and commercial quantities are consolidated from SAR 740 per tonne. Dates must be in sealed packs, and commercial quantities need an invoice, certificate of origin and health certificate.
Commercial dates shipping from Al-Ahsa
Date traders and packing plants in Al-Ahsa send their products to the markets of Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain. Dates are shipped consolidated from SAR 740 per tonne or by full trailer for large quantities, in sealed packs that meet specifications, with an invoice, certificate of origin and health certificate, and timed to avoid heat damage.
Air freight from Al-Ahsa
For urgent shipments, parcels are taken from Al-Ahsa to King Fahd Airport in Dammam and flown to Dubai or Abu Dhabi in 1–2 days. Pricing is based on actual or volumetric weight (L × W × H ÷ 6000), whichever is higher, once the dimensions are known. Because Al-Ahsa is so close to the border, road freight is often nearly as fast and much cheaper.

Required documents
- Furniture: ID or iqama, passport, contents list, Fasah authorisation, consignee details.
- Car: registration, owner’s ID, export plates or certificate.
- Dates and goods: commercial registration, invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, food health certificate.
Prohibited items
Flammables, gas cylinders and loose batteries are not shipped, nor are medicines without a prescription, palm offshoots, plants and seeds without an agricultural permit, or perishable food outside refrigerated shipping.
Shipping steps from Al-Ahsa
- Call Al Saif on 0555915287 and give your district and the emirate.
- Receive an itemised quote once the items are known.
- Send your documents so the Fasah authorisation can be prepared.
- The furniture is dismantled, packed and loaded.
- The truck crosses Al Batha and Ghuwaifat, and the furniture is delivered and assembled.
Storage, tracking and protection
If your UAE home is not ready, furniture can be stored wrapped with Al Saif, charged by volume and duration. You receive a WhatsApp update on loading, at Al Batha, after Ghuwaifat and when leaving for delivery. Items are checked against the contents list on delivery, and insurance for valuable items can be requested.
Timeline from Al-Ahsa
| Stage | Timing |
|---|---|
| Collection, packing and loading | Day 1 |
| Drive to Al Batha (about 260 km) and exit formalities | Day 1 |
| Crossing Ghuwaifat and delivery in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain | Day 2 |
| Delivery in Dubai and the northern emirates | Day 3 |
Common mistakes
- Shipping dates in open packs or without documents for commercial quantities.
- Shipping palm offshoots and plants without an agricultural permit.
- Not drying the fridge before shipping.
- Giving the consignee’s address without a UAE mobile number.
Shipping from the UAE to Al-Ahsa
For shipments in the opposite direction, call Al Saif on 0555915287.
Why Al Saif from Al-Ahsa?
Only about 260 km to the Al Batha crossing.
Consolidated shipping with food documents.
In all seven emirates.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE cost?
With Al Saif: Parcels up to 30 kg from SAR 140, a room of furniture from SAR 930 and a sedan from SAR 1,400.
How long does shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE take?
2–3 days by road door to door, and 1–2 days by air for urgent parcels.
What is the distance from Al-Ahsa to Dubai?
About 730 km via Al Batha and Ghuwaifat, and about 590 km to Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Al-Ahsa to the UAE?
Shared road freight: your shipment travels with others to lower the cost, and boxes are charged from SAR 7.5 per kg.
How much is air freight from Al-Ahsa to the UAE?
Charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher (L × W × H ÷ 6000), flown via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and quoted once dimensions are known.
How much is car shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE?
From SAR 1,400 for a sedan and SAR 1,650 for an SUV on a multi-car carrier, and from SAR 3,250 on an enclosed carrier.
Do you move furniture from Al-Ahsa with dismantling and assembly?
Yes. Al Saif dismantles, packs and numbers your furniture in Al-Ahsa, then reassembles it in your new home in the UAE.
Which documents are needed to ship to the UAE?
ID or iqama, passport, contents list, Fasah authorisation and the consignee details, as required by the regulations in force at the time of shipping.
Is shipping from Al-Ahsa door to door?
Yes — collected from your home in Al-Ahsa and delivered to your address in any emirate.
Do you ship from Al-Ahsa to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
Yes, to every emirate: Abu Dhabi in 2 days, with Sharjah and Ajman a few hours after Dubai.
Is the shipment insured?
Items are checked against the contents list on delivery, and insurance for valuable items can be added to the quote.
Do you ship dates commercially from Al-Ahsa?
Yes, consolidated from SAR 740 per tonne with an invoice, certificate of origin and health certificate.





