Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture moving company from Jeddah to the UAE for offices and companies: it moves office furniture, devices and files from Jeddah to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 3โ5 days by road, loading at the weekend so work does not stop. Prices start from SAR 730 per cubic metre and SAR 775 for a single item, with a dedicated truck priced after a free survey of the office.
Office moves: inventory โ numbering by department โ packing โ weekend loading โ Al Batha Crossing โ installation at the new premises ยท Call: 0565967337
Moving offices and companies from Jeddah to the UAE at a glance
- Transit: 3โ5 days by road, with loading in one to two days.
- Timing: the weekend, so staff return to a ready office.
- Numbering: every piece and carton carries the department and employee number.
- Devices and servers: anti-static wrapping and padded crates.
- Files: numbered cartons closed with security tape.
- Price: from SAR 730 per cubic metre, and a dedicated truck after the survey.
- Customs: company assets ship with an invoice or asset list and the commercial registration.
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Office moving prices from Jeddah to the UAE
| What is moved | Pricing basis | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| A little office furniture | per cubic metre, shared load | SAR 730 |
| A single item (executive desk, meeting table) | per item | SAR 775 |
| A small office of up to 10 staff | dedicated truck | After a free survey |
| A company or a whole floor | one truck or more | After a free survey |
| File cartons | per carton up to 10 kg | SAR 135 |
| Company cars | road carrier | SAR 2,320 per car |
The office move plan: from inventory to operation
| Stage | When | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Two weeks ahead | A list of furniture and devices per department, and what moves or is dropped |
| Plan of the new premises | One week ahead | Where each department and desk goes in the UAE office |
| Numbering | Two days ahead | A coloured, numbered label for each department |
| Backup | One day ahead | Done by the company for its data before devices are disconnected |
| Dismantling, packing and loading | The weekend | One to two days |
| The road | 3โ4 days | Riyadh, Al Batha, Al Ghuwaifat |
| Installation | Arrival day | Every piece in place according to the plan |
Packing office furniture and devices
- Desks and cabinets: dismantled, panels wrapped, fixings in a bag carrying the desk number.
- Chairs: stacked and wrapped in pairs.
- Computers and screens: each device with its cables in one carton under the employeeโs name.
- Servers and network gear: padded crates, loaded upright, with nothing placed on top.
- Printers: cartridges removed and moving parts secured.
- Safes: moved by forklift, with their weight counted in the load.
Files and confidential documents
- Cartons: numbered, with contents written by the companyโs own staff, not the crew.
- Sealing: security tape that shows if it has been opened.
- The list: the carton count per department, signed by both parties.
- Originals, contracts and stamps: carried by a company officer in person.
Route and transit from Jeddah
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah โ Riyadh | about 950 km | one day |
| Riyadh โ Al Batha Crossing | about 550 km | 6 hours |
| The two borders | โ | two hours to a day |
| Al Ghuwaifat โ Abu Dhabi โ Dubai | 350โ490 km | 4โ5 hours |
For anyone not in a hurry, a 20 ft container from Jeddah port to Jebel Ali starts from SAR 2,275 and arrives in 7โ12 days.
Customs for company assets
- Documents: the commercial registration, an asset list or invoice with values, a packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- In the UAE: the receiving entityโs licence and customs code, or the free-zone details.
- Duties: 5% on foreign-origin assets, valued in their used condition.
- Free zone: assets entering one follow a different procedure, settled before shipping.
Delivery and installation in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Office towers: a move-in permit from management, a booked goods lift and loading outside working hours.
- Installation: desks, cabinets and meeting tables according to the plan.
- Devices: placed on their ownersโ desks; network connection is handled by the companyโs IT team.
- Checking: the department list is reviewed and signed.
Air freight for what cannot wait
What the team needs on its first working day goes ahead of the truck by air: from SAR 45 per kg in 24โ48 hours, such as documents, management devices and samples.
Insurance and storage
- Insurance: optional, at a percentage of the declared asset value, and recommended for devices and servers.
- Storage: if the new premises are not ready, assets are stored against a signed list until delivery.
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Frequently asked questions about moving offices from Jeddah to the UAE
How much does moving an office from Jeddah to the UAE cost?
From SAR 730 per cubic metre for a shared load, with a dedicated truck priced after a free survey.
How long does an office move take?
One to two days for loading, then 3โ5 days by road.
What is the cheapest way to move an office to the UAE?
A shared load for a small office, and a sea container from SAR 2,275 for anyone not in a hurry.
What is the air freight rate per kg?
From SAR 45 per kg, for what the team needs on day one.
How much does it cost to ship company cars from Jeddah?
From SAR 2,320 per car on a road carrier.
Which is the best office furniture mover from Jeddah to the UAE?
One that numbers by department, loads at the weekend and installs to a plan. Alfaris works this way, with a free survey.
What documents are required to move company assets?
The commercial registration, an asset list with values, a packing list and the Fasah authorisation. Call 0565967337.
Is the move door to door?
Yes, from the Jeddah office to the new premises in the UAE, with installation.
Do you move offices to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
Yes, and to the free zones once their customs procedure is settled.
Is there insurance on devices and furniture?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
Does work stop during the move?
Loading is done at the weekend, and the office is out of action for the road transit of 3 to 5 days.
How are servers and files moved?
Servers in padded anti-static crates, and files in numbered cartons with security tape.
