Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture moving company from Riyadh to the UAE that treats your home as a trust: optional insurance covering your furniture on the road, a secured warehouse if your new home is delayed, a crane for high floors, and a crew that dismantles and packs in Riyadh, then assembles and arranges in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Moving a studio or bedroom set starts from SAR 1,090, a mid-size apartment from SAR 2,275, a villa from SAR 4,990 and the car from SAR 1,290, with furniture arriving in 2โ4 days. To book, call 0565967337.
Insured move: Riyadh (dismantling, packing, loading) โ Al Batha โ Al Ghuwaifat โ destination emirate (unloading, assembly, arranging) ยท 2โ4 days ยท 0565967337
What protects your home on the move from Riyadh to the UAE
- Optional insurance: a percentage of the declared value, covering damage and loss in transit.
- Secured warehouse: closed and monitored, for those leaving their home before the new one is ready.
- Crane: for high floors and pieces that will not fit the lift or stairs.
- Specialist crew: carpenters for rooms and kitchens, technicians for appliances.
- Prices: studio SAR 1,090, apartment SAR 2,275, villa SAR 4,990, car SAR 1,290.
- Transit: 2โ4 days shared, 1โ3 days by private truck.
- Delivery: across the UAE with assembly and arranging.
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Furniture moving prices from Riyadh to the UAE
The price depends on the homeโs size, the truck type and the services you choose. The table shows starting prices per category; the final price is sent to you itemised in writing after photos or a survey.
| Home category | From | Includes | Transit to Dubai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom set with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 | Dismantling, packing and transport | 2โ4 days |
| Studio or one-bedroom | SAR 1,090 | Door-to-door transport | 2โ4 days |
| Apartment, 2โ3 rooms | SAR 2,275 | Door-to-door transport | 2โ4 days |
| Large apartment by private truck | SAR 3,690 | Direct trip | 1โ3 days |
| Villa by trailer or large truck | SAR 4,990 | Direct trip | 1โ3 days |
| Full packing | SAR 415 per home | Materials and labour | โ |
| Dismantling and assembly | SAR 275 per home | In Riyadh and the UAE | โ |
| Moving the car | SAR 1,290 | Shared carrier | 2โ5 days |
โน๏ธ What the price covers and what is added
The moving price covers pickup from your Riyadh home, crossing and clearance at Al Batha and Al Ghuwaifat, and delivery to your UAE address. Insurance, storage and cranes are services you choose when needed, and their price is written before booking.
For the full table covering every shipment type, see shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
How to choose the right furniture moving company in Riyadh
Riyadh has dozens of adverts for moving to the UAE, and the difference between them does not show in the advert but on loading day and delivery day. These criteria help you tell a company that moves your home from a carrier that hauls things:
| Criterion | What to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Route experience | How many UAE trips do you run a month? | Experience means knowing the border and documents and avoiding delays |
| Clearance | Is clearance at both borders included? | Separate clearance means another party and another charge |
| Crew | Are dismantling and assembly done by specialist carpenters? | Wrong assembly damages furniture in the UAE |
| Packing | What materials do you use? | Cheap materials do not survive a thousand kilometres |
| Insurance | Is insurance available and how is it priced? | Compensation for damage depends on it |
| Storage | Is there a secured warehouse? | Protects you if your new home is delayed |
| Written price | Is the price itemised before booking? | Prevents surprise charges on delivery day |
โ ๏ธ Signs to be careful of
A final price without seeing the furniture, a demand for full payment before loading with no clear agreement, no shipment number or tracking, or no mention of who handles clearance at the border.
Furniture insurance: how does it work?
Insurance is the difference between a promise of care and a written guarantee. At Alfaris every home is handled with care, but we recommend insurance because a long road carries risks no one controls.
Insurance steps
- Important items are recorded on the inventory list with their approximate value.
- Valuable pieces are photographed before packing to document their condition.
- The premium is calculated as a percentage of the total declared value.
- At delivery you inspect the shipment and note any remark on the delivery receipt before signing.
- If there is damage, a claim is filed with photos and the list and compensated according to the declared value.
| Usually covered | Usually not covered |
|---|---|
| Breakage and damage caused by transport | Items the customer packed without inspection |
| Loss of a carton recorded on the list | Cash, gold, jewellery and documents |
| Damage from road accidents | Internal electrical faults not caused by transport |
| Items with a declared value | Anything not recorded on the list |
๐ก Declare a realistic value
An inflated value raises the premium for no benefit, and a low value means less compensation. Write something close to the real replacement value.
Temporary storage in a secured warehouse
Many moves from Riyadh do not line up: the Riyadh lease ends at the end of the month, and the Dubai home is handed over two weeks later. This is where the warehouse comes in: we collect, pack and store your furniture until shipping day, or ship it to the UAE and store it there until your home is ready.
| Storage type | When you need it | What we provide |
|---|---|---|
| Before shipping, in Riyadh | Leaving your home before travelling | A closed, monitored warehouse; furniture wrapped and numbered |
| After arrival, in the UAE | The new home is delayed | Short storage, then delivery and assembly |
| Partial storage | Ship part now and the rest later | Items split on the list by shipping date |
โน๏ธ How is storage priced?
By volume in CBM and duration, set after the free survey. Furniture is not unwrapped in the warehouse, so it ships straight out without re-preparation.
Crane lifting for high floors in Riyadh
In older Riyadh buildings many apartments are on the third or fourth floor with no lift or a small one, and villas have upper rooms with narrow stairs. Large pieces such as wardrobes that do not dismantle, bulky sofas and big fridges cannot pass these stairs without risk to the piece and the walls. The answer is a crane.
- We survey the building and choose the best balcony or window for lowering pieces.
- Each piece is fully wrapped before being secured in the crane harness.
- One team works above and another below in constant coordination.
- We protect the buildingโs faรงade and balcony from friction.
- e crane is priced after the free survey according to the floor and the number of pieces.
Stages of moving furniture from Riyadh
Before moving day
The service starts with a photo survey or a free visit to set the volume, crew size and any need for a crane or storage. You then receive the itemised price, pickup and delivery dates are set, and documents are prepared.
Moving day in Riyadh
The crew arrives with all materials. Carpenters dismantle beds and wardrobes โ and kitchens if you are moving them โ technicians disconnect appliances, and the rest of the crew packs each item by type. Every carton is numbered and recorded, then the truck is loaded in a planned order.
On the road and at the border
The truck heads to Al Batha, the clearance agent files the pre-prepared declaration, and it crosses Al Ghuwaifat after inspection. You get a message at every stage.
Delivery day in the UAE
The crew carries cartons to their rooms by number, assembles beds and wardrobes, reconnects the main appliances and arranges the furniture as you want; then you inspect and sign.
Moving heavy and sensitive pieces: pianos, safes and antiques
Some pieces are not treated like the rest of the furniture. A piano is heavy and sensitive to vibration and needs a crew of at least four, a dolly and special straps. Steel safes can weigh hundreds of kilos and need a hand or electric hoist and a planned route out. Antiques and crystal chandeliers need wooden crates made to measure and filled with shock-absorbing material. These pieces are mentioned at the survey, and their crew and equipment are priced in advance.
| Item | What it needs | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Piano | Trained crew, dolly, thick covers, upright securing | Tuned after arrival by a specialist |
| Steel safe | Manual or electric hoist, floor protection | Emptied before moving |
| Crystal chandeliers | Hanging pieces removed and each wrapped separately | Moved in a wooden crate |
| Large paintings | Cardboard or wooden frame and glass protection | Stood upright, never flat |
| Hand-made rugs | Cleaned, dried, then rolled in a moisture-proof wrap | Rolled, never folded |
| Gym equipment | Removable parts dismantled, heavy parts secured | Parts numbered for reassembly |
Moving employees under corporate relocation programmes
Some companies pay for moving their staff from Riyadh to branches in the UAE. In that case we deal with the company directly or with the employee, issue an itemised price that fits the companyโs finance requirements, an invoice in its name and a report of the services carried out. We can arrange a full package covering furniture, car, temporary storage and insurance, so the employee arrives at the new job with the home ready.
Moving week: a day-by-day list from Riyadh
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| Seven days before | Confirm the date, start sorting, book the Traffic appointment if the car is being exported |
| Five days before | Send ID copies and recipient details, and grant the Fasah authorisation |
| Three days before | Inform building management in Riyadh and the UAE of the moving date and book lifts |
| Two days before | Pack what you will pack yourself; switch off and clean the fridge |
| One day before | Prepare a hand bag with documents, gold, medicines and small devices |
| Moving day | Attend dismantling and packing, review and sign the list |
| Delivery day | Direct the crew to the rooms and check cartons by number before signing |
๐ก Ask someone to attend moving day
If you are travelling before loading day, ask a relative or friend to attend and review the list, and send us their name and number in advance. We send you photos of the loading on WhatsApp.
What moves only under conditions? Plants, pets and medicines
House plants and soil need special agricultural permits, so we usually advise leaving or giving them away. Pets are never moved with furniture in the truck; they need veterinary procedures and import permits and travel in a way designed for them. Personal medicines travel in your hand luggage with the prescription in reasonable quantities, not in furniture cartons.
Appliances and kitchen: the most delicate stage
Appliances are among the most expensive things in a home and the kitchen holds the most pieces. A small mistake in disconnecting a washer or locking its drum, or in wrapping glassware, can mean a big loss. That is why this stage is handled by technicians and crew used to it.
โ ๏ธ Gas cylinders are not moved
Gas cylinders are prohibited in international shipping, even when empty. Leave or dispose of yours in Riyadh and buy a new one in the UAE.
Moving the car with your furniture
Moving the car is a natural part of moving home. We ship it on a car carrier with the wheels strapped down; it is not driven any distance and arrives with its odometer unchanged. We coordinate its arrival with the furniture truck so you receive both on the same day.
| Option | From | Transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared carrier | SAR 1,290 | 2โ5 days | Most family cars |
| Private flatbed | SAR 2,050 | 1โ3 days | A fixed date with the private truck |
| Enclosed carrier | SAR 4,150 | 1โ3 days | Luxury and classic cars |
Car documents: the registration card, the ownerโs ID, valid UAE insurance for temporary exit, or the Traffic export certificate and plates for final export โ with fines settled and a bank letter if the car is financed.
Air freight for what goes ahead of the furniture
If you travel to the UAE before your furniture arrives, some things you need from day one. We fly them from SAR 45 per chargeable kg, arriving in 24โ48 hours, with the furniture following by road.
- Work devices, laptops and important non-original papers.
- Clothes for the first days and childrenโs essentials.
- Permitted personal medicines with their prescription.
Documents and customs
The documents for moving furniture from Riyadh to the UAE are an ID or iqama copy, a passport copy where needed, a detailed numbered inventory list, an electronic Fasah authorisation for the clearance agent, and the recipientโs UAE details with an Emirates ID or passport copy on request.
| Stage | What is required | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Before loading | ID copy, Fasah authorisation, recipient details | The customer |
| Loading day | Numbered inventory list with declared values | The customer with the Alfaris crew |
| At Al Batha | Export declaration and load check | The Alfaris clearance agent |
| At Al Ghuwaifat | Import declaration and X-ray inspection | The Alfaris clearance agent |
| For the car | Registration, ownerโs ID, export or insurance, no violations | The owner |
Used furniture with its documents is normally treated as personal effects, while new furniture may be subject to customs duty and VAT depending on the customs assessment.
What is not moved with furniture
Gas cylinders and flammables, weapons and their parts, unlicensed medicines, perishable food and plants without permits. Cash, gold and original documents stay with you.
Assembly in the UAE: the last and most important stage
The arrival of your furniture is not the end of the service; a home is not a home until the rooms are assembled and arranged. The assembly crew arrives with the truck, starts with the main rooms, then the kitchen and living room, and rehangs curtains and mirrors on request.
| Emirate | Delivery and assembly note |
|---|---|
| Dubai | Service-lift booking and moving hours with the tower management |
| Abu Dhabi | Closest emirate to the border, so delivery is faster |
| Sharjah and Ajman | A time that avoids peak hours |
| Al Ain | Mostly villas and ground-floor homes, direct assembly |
| Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah | Time confirmed a day before arrival |
๐ก Prepare a room plan
Sketch a simple plan of the new home and write each roomโs name on its door. The crew places numbered cartons straight into their rooms, saving you days of arranging.
Booking steps
- Call or message 0565967337 with your Riyadh address and UAE destination.
- Send photos of the rooms or request a free survey.
- Choose the services: insurance, storage, crane, car.
- Receive the itemised written price and dates.
- Prepare documents and grant the Fasah authorisation.
- Moving day: dismantling, packing and loading, then track the shipment on Track Your Shipment.
- Delivery day: unloading, assembly and arranging, inspection and signature.
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FAQ: moving furniture from Riyadh to the UAE
How much does moving furniture from Riyadh to the UAE cost?
From SAR 1,090 for a studio or bedroom set, SAR 2,275 for a two- or three-room apartment, SAR 3,690 for a large apartment by private truck and SAR 4,990 for a villa.
Is there insurance for the furniture?
Yes, optional insurance calculated as a percentage of the declared value, covering damage and loss caused by transport.
Can furniture be stored before shipping?
Yes, in a closed, monitored warehouse in Riyadh or after arrival in the UAE, priced after the free survey.
Do you provide a crane for high floors?
Yes, for apartments and villas whose stairs or lift cannot take large pieces, priced after the survey.
How long does moving furniture from Riyadh to the UAE take?
2โ4 days on a shared trip and 1โ3 days by private truck.
Do you dismantle and reassemble kitchens?
Yes, when you move it we dismantle the cabinets, number the parts and reassemble them in the UAE.
Can I move my car with the furniture?
Yes, from SAR 1,290 on a shared carrier, coordinated to arrive with the furniture.
What documents are needed to move furniture?
An ID or iqama copy, a detailed inventory list, a Fasah authorisation for the clearance agent and the recipientโs UAE details.
Can a gas cylinder be moved with furniture?
No, gas cylinders are prohibited in international shipping even when empty.
How do I choose a reliable furniture moving company in Riyadh?
Ask about clearance, insurance, storage and the assembly crew, and get an itemised written price before booking.
Do you move to every emirate?
Yes, to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain, with assembly and arranging.
