With Alfaris International Shipping, a furniture moving company from Riyadh to Dubai, your move runs over three clear days: a day in Riyadh to dismantle, pack and load; a day on the road and through the Al Batha and Al Ghuwaifat borders; and a day in Dubai to unload, assemble and put every piece in its place. Moving a studio or bedroom set starts from SAR 1,090, an apartment from SAR 2,275, a villa from SAR 4,990 and the car from SAR 1,290. Call or WhatsApp 0565967337.
Day one: Riyadh (dismantle, pack, load) โ Day two: the road, Al Batha and Al Ghuwaifat โ Day three: Dubai (unload, assemble, arrange) ยท 0565967337
Your move from Riyadh to Dubai in three days
- Day one: rooms dismantled, every piece packed by type, cartons numbered, truck loaded.
- Day two: about 1,050 km via Al Batha and Al Ghuwaifat with documents prepared in advance.
- Day three: cartons carried to their rooms, beds and wardrobes assembled, furniture arranged.
- Antiques: a wooden crate made for each valuable piece.
- Prices: studio SAR 1,090, apartment SAR 2,275, villa SAR 4,990.
- Car: a photo-documented inspection before shipping, then a carrier from SAR 1,290.
- Realistic timing: 1โ3 days by private truck, 2โ4 days on a shared trip.
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Furniture moving prices from Riyadh to Dubai
Moving furniture from Riyadh to Dubai starts from SAR 1,090 for a studio or bedroom set, SAR 2,275 for a mid-size apartment, SAR 3,690 for a large apartment by private truck and SAR 4,990 for a villa. The three-day schedule is usually achieved with a private truck; a shared trip adds a day or two in exchange for a lower price.
| Service | From | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Moving a bedroom set | SAR 1,090 | Dismantling, packing, transport and assembly of the room |
| Moving a studio | SAR 1,090 | The studioโs entire contents |
| Moving a 2โ3-room apartment | SAR 2,275 | Rooms, living room, kitchen and appliances |
| Large apartment by private truck | SAR 3,690 | A direct trip on the three-day schedule |
| Villa | SAR 4,990 | A private trailer or large truck |
| Full packing | SAR 415 per home | All materials and labour |
| Dismantling, assembly and arranging | SAR 275 per home | In Riyadh and Dubai |
| Wooden crates for antiques | priced after the free survey | By number and size of pieces |
| Moving the car | SAR 1,290 | Shared carrier |
For a fuller table of every item, see shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
Before day one: the preparation week
The three days only work if good preparation comes first. During the week before the move we work with you on the details that usually cause delays:
| Before the date | What we finish with you |
|---|---|
| Seven days | Photo survey or visit, volume and truck type, written price sent |
| Five days | ID copies and recipient details received, Fasah authorisation granted |
| Four days | Service-lift booking and move-in permit confirmed with the Dubai building |
| Three days | Valuable pieces needing wooden crates identified and crates prepared |
| Two days | A reminder to switch off the fridge and pack a hand bag with documents and gold |
| One day | Crew arrival time and size confirmed |
๐ก What do you keep with you?
Passports, IDs, contracts and original certificates, gold and cash, medicines, phone chargers and, if possible, your laptop. These do not go in the truck.
Day one in Riyadh: dismantling, packing and loading
The crew arrives early in the morning with its truck, tools and packing materials. The supervisor starts with a quick walk-through with you, marking what is dismantled, what is packed as is and what stays. Then the work divides: carpenters for the rooms, a team for the kitchen and a team for the cartons.
The order of work on day one
- Walk-through: the supervisor reviews pieces with you and marks prohibited, fragile and valuable items.
- Dismantling: beds, wardrobes, tables, curtains, hanging lights and wall-mounted screens.
- Packing: wood in blankets, glass in bubble wrap and corners, fabrics in covers, dishes in paper.
- Wooden crates: for antiques, chandeliers and valuable paintings.
- Numbering: each carton gets a number and the name of its room in Dubai.
- Inventory: contents written by number and signed by you and the supervisor.
- Loading: what you need last goes in first and what you need first goes in last, with straps on every row.
โน๏ธ How long does day one take?
A studio takes a few hours, a mid-size apartment half a day to a day, and a villa a full day โ possibly a second, depending on size and the number of crates.
Antiques and valuables: a crate for each piece
Every home has pieces that cannot be replaced: an inherited wall clock, a crystal chandelier, a painting, an old china set, a vase bought on a trip. Bubble wrap alone is not enough for these. We build a wooden crate to the size of each large piece, fill the gaps with shock-absorbing material, and mark the crate with the carrying direction and a fragile label.
| Piece | Protection | In the truck |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal chandelier | Parts removed and wrapped individually inside a wooden crate | On top, away from heavy items |
| Oil painting or large frame | Acid-free paper, corners and a flat crate | Upright against the inner wall |
| Wall or grandfather clock | Pendulum and weights secured, glass wrapped | Upright and strapped |
| Brass and silver antiques | Paper then bubble wrap in a padded carton | Mid-load |
| China and crystal sets | Each piece wrapped individually in a divided carton | On top, marked โfragileโ |
๐ก Photograph your valuables
Before packing, photograph each valuable piece from several angles and record its value on the list. These photos are the basis for insurance if you ever need it.
Day two: the road and the Al Batha border
The truck leaves Riyadh after loading or at dawn the next day and covers about 550 km to Al Batha. There the clearance agent files the export declaration prepared in advance on Fasah, and the load is checked against the list. It then crosses to Al Ghuwaifat, where the import declaration is lodged with Abu Dhabi Customs and the truck passes the X-ray scan. After that it is about 500 km to Dubai via Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Zayed Road.
| Stage | What happens | Do you get a message? |
|---|---|---|
| Leaving Riyadh | The truck is on the road | Yes |
| Reaching Al Batha | Export declaration filed and load checked | Yes |
| Crossing to Al Ghuwaifat | Import declaration and inspection | Yes |
| Approaching Dubai | Arrival hour confirmed with the building | Yes, with the expected time |
โน๏ธ Why might day two stretch?
Border congestion at weekends and in peak seasons, or a request for extra inspection. That is why we time arrival at Al Batha for quieter periods and prepare the list to match the load exactly.
More on the road and the borders in the road freight from Riyadh to Dubai guide.
Day three in Dubai: unloading, assembly and arranging
The truck arrives at your Dubai building at the hour agreed with the management. The crew pads the service lift and corridors, carries cartons to their rooms by number, and the carpenters start assembling beds and wardrobes, then tables and bookcases, then hang curtains, screens and mirrors on request.
What arranging means to us
Arranging is not dropping pieces anywhere. We put beds and wardrobes in their final places, sofas and tables according to the plan you set, open the essential kitchen cartons if you wish, and collect the packing materials and take them out of the apartment. Your life in Dubai starts in an arranged home, not a carton warehouse.
๐ก Sketch the living room
Draw a simple plan of the living room and bedrooms showing where the large pieces go, and send it the day before delivery. The crew follows it directly and saves you moving furniture again later.
Moving a large villa: when three days become four or five
A two- or three-storey villa with annexes and majlis cannot always be dismantled and loaded in one day. Here we split the work instead of rushing it: a first day to pack cartons, dishes, clothes and antiques, and a second to dismantle rooms and large furniture and load. A villa may need a full trailer or two trucks, which travel together to reach Dubai on the same day. In Dubai a full day is set aside for assembly, especially if the destination is a villa in a community of similar size.
| Villa size | Working days in Riyadh | Usual trucks | Assembly days in Dubai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small villa or single floor | One day | Large truck | One day |
| Mid-size two-storey villa | Two days | Trailer | One to two days |
| Large villa with annexes | Two to three days | Trailer plus an extra truck | Two days |
โน๏ธ Splitting is better than rushing
Splitting the work over two days means a smaller crew working calmly and more careful packing, instead of a large crew rushing in one day. The result is furniture that arrives in better condition, often at a lower labour cost.
If you travel before dismantling day: moving without you there
Many people start work in Dubai before their furniture moves, so they cannot attend dismantling day in Riyadh. This is possible with a simple arrangement:
- Someone attends for you: a relative or friend hands over the key and reviews the list; we put their name and number in the confirmation message.
- Video call: at the start of day one the supervisor walks through the home with you on a video call to confirm what ships and what stays.
- Ongoing photos: we send you photos of packing, wooden crates and loading on WhatsApp.
- Digital list: you receive a photo of the inventory list to review and approve.
- Receiving in Dubai: you attend delivery day and direct the crew to the rooms.
๐ก Mark what does not ship
Before you travel, put a coloured sticker on every piece you do not want shipped, and tell your representative what it means. This prevents any confusion on dismantling day.
Moving the car to Dubai: the pre-shipping inspection
Before the car goes on the carrier we carry out a documented inspection with you: we photograph it from all four sides and inside, record the odometer, the fuel level and any existing scratches, and you sign the condition report with us. This report is what the car is compared against when you collect it in Dubai.
| Option | From | Transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared carrier | SAR 1,290 | 2โ5 days | Most cars |
| Private flatbed | SAR 2,050 | 1โ3 days | Arrives with the private furniture truck |
| Enclosed carrier | SAR 4,150 | 1โ3 days | Luxury and classic cars |
โ ๏ธ Before the inspection
Empty the car of all personal items, leave a quarter tank of fuel, settle traffic fines and bring the registration card and the ownerโs ID. For final export, get the export certificate and plates from the Traffic Department before shipping day; for temporary exit, get valid UAE insurance; for a financed car, a bank no-objection letter.
What to prepare before loading day
Air freight for what you need on arrival
If you fly ahead of your furniture to Dubai, send by air what you need in the first days: a work laptop, school clothes or basic kitchen items. Air freight starts from SAR 45 per chargeable kg and arrives in 24โ48 hours.
Customs and insurance
The documents for moving furniture from Riyadh to Dubai are an ID or iqama copy, a detailed numbered inventory in Arabic or English, a Fasah authorisation for the clearance agent and the recipientโs Dubai details with an Emirates ID or passport copy on request. Used furniture is normally treated as personal effects; new pieces with invoices may be subject to duty depending on the customs assessment.
Insurance is optional and calculated as a percentage of the declared value; we strongly recommend it for antiques, valuables and modern appliances. Not moved with furniture: gas cylinders, flammables, weapons, unlicensed medicines and perishable food.
Mistakes that stretch the three days
Booking steps
- WhatsApp 0565967337 with your Riyadh address and Dubai area.
- Send photos of the rooms and valuables, or request a free survey.
- Choose a private truck on the three-day schedule or the cheaper shared trip.
- Receive the itemised written price and timeline.
- Prepare the documents and the Dubai building permit.
- Follow the three days by shipment number on Track Your Shipment.
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FAQ: furniture moving from Riyadh to Dubai
How much does moving furniture from Riyadh to Dubai cost?
From SAR 1,090 for a studio or bedroom set, SAR 2,275 for a mid-size apartment, SAR 3,690 for a large apartment by private truck and SAR 4,990 for a villa.
Can furniture be moved from Riyadh to Dubai in three days?
Usually yes with a private truck: a day to dismantle and load, a day for the road and borders, and a day to unload and assemble. A shared trip adds a day or two.
Do you assemble and arrange furniture in Dubai?
Yes โ we assemble beds, wardrobes and tables, arrange furniture to your plan, hang curtains and screens on request and take away the packing materials.
How do you move antiques and chandeliers?
In a wooden crate made to the size of each large piece, with shock-absorbing padding, loaded in a dedicated part of the truck.
Do you inspect the car before shipping?
Yes โ a photo-documented inspection with the odometer and fuel level recorded, and a condition report you sign before loading.
How much does moving a car from Riyadh to Dubai cost?
From SAR 1,290 on a shared carrier, SAR 2,050 on a private flatbed and SAR 4,150 in an enclosed carrier.
What should I carry myself rather than put in the truck?
Original documents, gold, cash, medicines and small expensive devices.
What documents are needed to move furniture to Dubai?
An ID or iqama copy, a numbered inventory list, a Fasah authorisation for the clearance agent and the recipientโs Dubai details.
Is insurance necessary?
It is optional, but we recommend it for antiques, valuables and modern appliances; it is a percentage of the declared value.
What if my Dubai home is not ready?
We store the furniture in a secure warehouse until it is, then complete unloading and assembly on the new date.
