Shipping Company from Saudi Arabia to UAE | 0555915287 Car & Furniture Shipping Door to Door

Al Saif International Shipping ships from every city in Saudi Arabia to the UAE by road through the Al Batha crossing and then Ghuwaifat, reaching Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2–6 days depending on the departure city. Prices start from SAR 65 for a small parcel, SAR 7.5 per kg for boxes, SAR 880 for one room of furniture including dismantling and packing, and SAR 1,100 for a sedan. Bookings and quotes: 0555915287.

Shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE: how the shipment travels

Road freight is the main way to ship from the Kingdom to the UAE, because the two countries share a single land crossing: Al Batha on the Saudi side, facing Ghuwaifat on the UAE side. Every truck leaving Riyadh, Dammam or Jeddah passes this point, then heads first to Abu Dhabi and on to Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain.

At Al Saif, shipments are consolidated in the departure city, loaded into closed trucks and driven along the highway towards Al-Ahsa and Haradh, then on to Al Batha. Saudi exit formalities are completed at the crossing, the truck enters through Ghuwaifat, and shipments are distributed to consignees across the UAE.

Distance and transit time from the main Saudi cities

These times run from the customer’s door in Saudi Arabia to their door in the UAE, including consolidation, loading, the crossing and distribution. Actual driving time from Riyadh to Dubai is around 10–12 hours, but a shipment needs extra time for loading, two sets of border formalities and delivery inside the UAE.

Available shipping modes and how they differ

For household furniture, cars and boxes the road remains the best and most economical option; sea freight is for commercial containers and air freight for parcels that cannot wait.

Delivery across the UAE cities

Al Saif delivers to all seven emirates. Times below are door to door from Riyadh:

Shipping to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates

After Ghuwaifat the truck follows the coastal road linking the western UAE with the capital, then Dubai and the northern emirates, and shipments are delivered in that order. That is why shipments reach Abu Dhabi first, then Dubai and Sharjah, and finally Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the first major stop after the border, about 960 km from Riyadh. Shipments reach districts such as Khalifa City, Mussafah, Yas Island, Al Reem and Bani Yas in 2–3 days from Riyadh and the Eastern Province. Many relocating families ask for placement and assembly on arrival day, which Al Saif provides.

Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Dubai

Dubai is the most requested destination for individuals and traders alike. It is about 140 km beyond Abu Dhabi, and shipments are delivered to areas such as Al Barsha, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah, Deira, Al Qusais and Jebel Ali. For traders, Jebel Ali serves as the delivery point for warehouses and free zones.

Shipping to Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain

Sharjah and Ajman border Dubai, so shipments arrive a few hours after Dubai, usually within 3–4 days from Riyadh. Sharjah customers are advised to book delivery outside peak hours so the truck can enter residential areas easily.

Shipping to Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah

Al Ain lies inland near the Omani border and is served from Abu Dhabi in 2–3 days, while Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Khor Fakkan are the last stops of the trip, reached in 3–5 days from Riyadh and 5–7 days from Jeddah.

How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE cost?

Shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Al Saif starts from SAR 65 for a parcel up to 5 kg, SAR 7.5 per kg for boxes, SAR 880 for one room of furniture including dismantling and packing, and SAR 1,100 for a sedan on a multi-car carrier. The final price depends on the departure city, the volume and type of shipment and the services requested.

Indicative price table

Cost calculation example

A customer in Riyadh wants to ship 6 boxes of 15 kg each, 90 kg in total. At a starting rate of SAR 7.5 per kg, the boxes cost around SAR 675. If the boxes are large but light, actual and volumetric weight are compared and the higher one is charged, so medium-sized, well-filled boxes are recommended.

Furniture for a two-bedroom apartment starts from SAR 2,300 and rises with additional large items such as full bedroom sets and kitchens, or when the home is on a high floor without a lift and needs a furniture hoist.

What raises or lowers the price?

• Departure city: the Eastern Province and Riyadh are closer and cheaper than Jeddah and Tabuk.
• Volume and weight: charged by weight or cubic metre, whichever is greater.
• Type of service: a dedicated truck costs more than a shared load with other customers.
• Extra services: dismantling and assembly, wooden crating, hoist and storage.
• Delivery city: Abu Dhabi and Dubai are closer than Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

• Choose shared shipping: for smaller quantities it is cheaper than a dedicated truck.
• Reduce volume: get rid of old items before shipping, as every cubic metre has a cost.
• Consolidate boxes: full medium boxes are better than large half-empty ones.
• Book early: holidays and the end of the school year are the busiest periods.
• Road instead of air: for non-urgent shipments road freight is far cheaper.

Shipping furniture from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

Household moves are the most requested service on this route, whether from a resident relocating for work in Dubai or Abu Dhabi or a Saudi family settling in the UAE. The service starts at your home in the Kingdom and ends with your furniture arranged in your new home.

How furniture is prepared for shipping

1. Survey: the team counts the items, estimates the volume and picks the right truck.
2. Dismantling: bedrooms, wardrobes, kitchens and dining tables are taken apart, with screws kept in numbered bags.
3. Packing: a layer of stretch film, then bubble wrap, then protective blankets for wood, plus cardboard guards for corners and glass.
4. Numbering and inventory: each item is numbered and recorded in the contents list, which is also used at customs.
5. Loading: heavy items at the bottom, light ones on top, everything strapped inside the closed truck.
6. Delivery and assembly: in the UAE the furniture is unloaded, reassembled and placed room by room.

Items that need special care

• Appliances: the fridge is emptied and dried a day before; the washing machine drum is secured.
• Glass and mirrors: wrapped in strong cardboard and transported upright.
• Antiques: custom wooden crates on request.
• Air conditioners: removed by a technician with the refrigerant line closed before loading.

Full truck or shared load?

For a full apartment or villa, a dedicated truck on a fixed date is best. For a single room or a few items, a shared load is cheaper because the truck carries several customers’ shipments on the same trip.

Shipping kitchens, air conditioners and appliances

A kitchen is one of the hardest things to move between two countries: its cabinets come apart into many pieces and marble or granite tops can break. Al Saif dismantles upper and lower cabinets, packs doors separately and transports stone tops upright in a wooden frame. Air conditioners are removed by a specialist technician who closes the refrigerant line and packs indoor and outdoor units separately.

• Fridge and freezer: switched off 24 hours before shipping and dried to prevent odours and mould.
• Washing machine: drum secured with its transit bolts or padding.
• TV screens: in their original box if available, otherwise in strong cardboard with foam corners.
• Cookers: gas cylinders are disconnected and not shipped.

Moving office furniture to the UAE

Companies opening a branch in Dubai or Abu Dhabi need desks, chairs, filing cabinets and computers moved quickly and without loss. Al Saif numbers each desk with its accessories, packs electronics in padded boxes and delivers everything arranged according to the new office layout. New office furniture needs an invoice and commercial registration because it is treated as goods.

Temporary storage before delivery

Sometimes the furniture arrives before the UAE home is ready, or the customer must vacate their Saudi home before travelling. In such cases the furniture can be stored with Al Saif, wrapped and numbered, then shipped or delivered on the agreed date; storage is added to the quote according to volume and duration.

Types of trucks used for UAE shipments

Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

Al Saif ships cars from Saudi cities to the UAE on professional car carriers, from SAR 1,100 for a sedan and SAR 1,400 for an SUV on a multi-car carrier, and from SAR 2,300 on an enclosed carrier for luxury cars. Shipping a car from Riyadh takes 3–5 days.

Car shipping documents

• Valid vehicle registration (istimara) in the owner’s name.
• Copy of the owner’s ID or iqama and of the UAE consignee’s ID.
• Export plates or an export certificate from the traffic department.
• A bank letter if the car is financed or mortgaged.
• Proof that the car has no outstanding traffic violations.

These documents are required as per the regulations in force at the time of shipping, and Al Saif checks them before loading so the car is not held at the border.

Tips before handing over your car

• Leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
• Remove personal belongings from the cabin and boot.
• Photograph the car from all sides before handover.
• Hand over one key and keep the spare.

Shipping boxes, parcels and personal belongings

For clothes, books, household items or gifts, Al Saif ships boxes and parcels from SAR 65 for up to 5 kg and SAR 7.5 per kg for larger quantities, collected from home and delivered to the consignee’s door.

• Small parcel: up to 5 kg, suitable for documents and gifts.
• Medium box: 10–20 kg for clothes, books and kitchenware.
• Suitcases: shipped as they are or wrapped in stretch film.
• Large quantities: charged per kg or per cubic metre.

Shipping dates and food products to the UAE

Dates are among the most common items sent from the Kingdom to the UAE, as gifts or for trade. Sealed packs inside personal boxes are enough for gifts, while commercial quantities need an invoice, certificate of origin and a health certificate and travel by pallet or full trailer. Fresh or frozen food is only shipped in a dedicated refrigerated service agreed in advance.

Shipping suitcases for students and employees

A student or employee moving to the UAE usually needs a few suitcases and boxes rather than a whole truck. Suitcases are shipped locked and stretch-wrapped, charged by weight from SAR 7.5 per kg, and delivered to the student residence or workplace. Keep a contents list inside each suitcase and a copy with you.

Commercial cargo to the UAE

For shops, factories and online stores, Al Saif offers shared pallet shipping from SAR 750 and full closed-trailer loads from SAR 6,500. Commercial shipments need a commercial registration, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; a GCC certificate of origin matters for the benefits of the Gulf customs union.

Sea freight to the UAE

Sea freight to the UAE is used mainly for full commercial containers from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam or Jeddah Islamic Port to Jebel Ali in Dubai. Household goods and cars go by road, which is shorter, faster and avoids port formalities.

Air freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

Air freight is the fastest choice for what cannot wait: official documents, samples, urgent spare parts and light gifts. From Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam airports to Dubai and Abu Dhabi it takes 1–2 days airport to airport, followed by delivery to the consignee.

How is weight calculated for air freight?

Air freight is charged on actual weight or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Volumetric weight = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000. Example: a 60 × 50 × 40 cm box has a volumetric weight of 20 kg; if it actually weighs 12 kg, it is charged as 20 kg. That is why air suits small heavy parcels and road suits large light ones.

The air freight price is set once the weight, dimensions and destination airport are known, and you can request an itemised quote by phone or WhatsApp.

Documents required to ship from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

The basic documents for personal shipments are a copy of the national ID or iqama, a contents list, a Fasah electronic authorisation for clearance and the consignee’s details in the UAE, all as required by the regulations in force at the time of shipping.

Customs and prohibited items

Used personal furniture is generally treated as personal effects, while new goods in commercial quantities are subject to customs procedures and VAT in the UAE. Details vary with the type of shipment and the regulations in force at the time of shipping, which is why Al Saif reviews the contents list before loading.

Prohibited or restricted items

• Flammables: gas cylinders, petrol, fireworks.
• Loose batteries and chemicals without safety certificates.
• Weapons, ammunition and anything prohibited by law.
• Medicines without a prescription, and plants or seeds without a permit.
• Perishable food outside a dedicated refrigerated service.

Shipping steps with Al Saif

1. Contact: call or WhatsApp 0555915287 with your pickup city, destination and shipment type.
2. Quote: receive an itemised quote and a loading date.
3. Documents: send copies of your documents and the Fasah authorisation is prepared.
4. Collection and packing: the team comes to your home or warehouse and prepares the shipment.
5. Crossing: the truck travels to Al Batha and then Ghuwaifat.
6. Delivery: the shipment arrives at your UAE address and the furniture is assembled.

Protecting and tracking your shipment

Every Al Saif shipment comes with two papers: the numbered contents list and a collection receipt signed by the customer. On delivery the items are checked against the list in front of the consignee. For high-value shipments such as antiques or expensive electronics, insurance cover can be added to the quote before loading.

The customer receives a WhatsApp update at each stage: loading, arrival at Al Batha, crossing Ghuwaifat and departure for delivery, so the consignee in the UAE knows when to expect the shipment.

Shipment timeline from Riyadh

These times may vary slightly in busy seasons or if the shipment needs an additional inspection at the crossing.

Collection from other Saudi cities

Besides the main cities, Al Saif collects UAE-bound shipments from Al Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail, Qatif and Hafar Al Batin in the east; Al Kharj and Al Majma’ah in the centre; Taif and Yanbu in the west; Abha, Najran and Jazan in the south; and Hail, Sakaka and Al Jouf in the north. These shipments are gathered at the nearest consolidation point and join the UAE trips.

Common mistakes when shipping to the UAE

• Not writing an accurate contents list, which delays the shipment at inspection.
• Packing prohibited items such as large perfumes or batteries inside boxes.
• Forgetting the bank letter for a financed car.
• Packing appliances without emptying and drying the fridge.
• Giving an incomplete consignee address without a UAE mobile number.

How to choose a shipping company to the UAE

• Ask about the route: a serious company names the crossing and transit time clearly, not vague promises.
• Ask for an itemised quote: transport, dismantling and assembly, packing, hoist and every extra service.
• Make sure there is a contents list: it protects you on delivery.
• Ask about the UAE service: does it include assembly and placement or delivery only?
• Ask about documents: who prepares the Fasah authorisation and when?

Shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia

Al Saif trips run in both directions: besides shipping from the Kingdom to the UAE, shipments are also moved from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. Contact the team on 0555915287 for return shipments.

Why choose Al Saif for shipping to the UAE?

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Frequently asked questions

How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE cost?

At Al Saif it starts from SAR 65 for a parcel up to 5 kg, SAR 7.5 per kg for boxes, SAR 880 for one room of furniture and SAR 1,100 for a sedan.

How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE take?

2–4 days by road from Riyadh and the Eastern Province, 4–6 days from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, and 1–2 days by air.

Which land border connects Saudi Arabia and the UAE?

Al Batha on the Saudi side and Ghuwaifat on the UAE side — the only land crossing between the two countries.

What is the cheapest way to ship to the UAE?

Shared road freight: your shipment travels with others and the truck cost is split, from SAR 65 per parcel.

How is air freight to the UAE priced per kg?

By actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher (L × W × H ÷ 6000), quoted once the weight, size and destination airport are known.

How much does it cost to ship a car to the UAE?

From SAR 1,100 for a sedan and SAR 1,400 for an SUV on a multi-car carrier, and from SAR 2,300 on an enclosed carrier.

Do you dismantle and reassemble furniture?

Yes. Al Saif dismantles, packs and numbers the furniture in Saudi Arabia, then reassembles and places it in your new home in the UAE.

Which documents are needed to ship to the UAE?

A copy of the ID or iqama, a contents list, a Fasah electronic authorisation and the consignee details, as required by the regulations in force at the time of shipping.

Is the service door to door?

Yes — collected from your home in Saudi Arabia and delivered to your address in any emirate.

Do you deliver to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?

Yes, to all seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

Is the shipment insured?

Items are checked against the contents list on delivery, and insurance cover can be added to the quote for high-value shipments.

Do you ship to the UAE by sea?

Sea freight is for full commercial containers to Jebel Ali; household goods and cars go by road because it is faster.