Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Riyadh to the UAE that costs your furniture by the space it takes in the truck: a single item from SAR 775, a bedroom set from SAR 1,090 and apartment furniture from SAR 1,365, including dismantling, packing, clearance and assembly. Furniture from Riyadh reaches Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 1โ3 days through Al Batha Crossing.
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Furniture shipping from Riyadh to the UAE at a glance
- Priced by volume: furniture is costed by the space it takes in the truck, not its weight.
- Prices: an item from SAR 775, a room from SAR 1,090 and an apartment from SAR 1,365.
- What cuts volume: dismantling, tight carton stacking and emptying wardrobes.
- Clothes and soft furnishings: upright wardrobe cartons and sealed bags.
- When the price is lower: a shared load, midweek, and outside summer and the Eid holidays.
- The car: shipped with the furniture from SAR 1,090.
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How is furniture shipping from Riyadh to the UAE costed?
- Listing the pieces: at the survey or from photos, room by room.
- Estimating the volume: after dismantling and packing, as that is what decides the truck.
- Choosing the truck: space in a shared truck, or a Dyna, lorry or trailer.
- Added services: wooden crates, a crane, storage and insurance.
- The price: itemised, before loading day.
| What you ship | What it usually includes | Truck | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single item | A sofa, wardrobe or dining table | Space in a shared truck | SAR 775 |
| Complete bedroom set | Bed, wardrobe, dresser, two bedside tables and mattress | Space in a shared truck | SAR 1,090 |
| Two- to three-room apartment | Bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and appliances | Enclosed Dyna | SAR 1,365 |
| Large apartment or floor | Four rooms or more | Enclosed lorry | After a free survey |
| Villa | Two floors and an annexe | Trailer or two trucks | After a free survey |
Contents vary from home to home, and the survey settles the truck precisely. Estimate your cartonsโ volume with the CBM calculator.
What raises the cost and what lowers it?
| Raises the cost | Lowers the cost |
|---|---|
| Furniture left assembled, taking more space | Dismantling beds, wardrobes and tables |
| An upper floor without a suitable lift | A service lift or ground floor |
| Wooden crates for chandeliers and marble | Sorting out what is not worth shipping |
| A dedicated truck for a small load | A shared load |
| Summer, the Eid holidays and late December | Midweek and off-season |
| Storage before delivery | Direct delivery on arrival |
Packing clothes, soft furnishings and bedding
- Hanging clothes: upright wardrobe cartons with a rail, so they arrive unfolded and uncreased.
- Folded clothes: medium cartons numbered by room and owner.
- Duvets and pillows: sealed bags that shrink their volume.
- Curtains: folded with their rails into long cartons.
- Carpets: rolled and wrapped in film against dust.
- Shoes and bags: in their boxes or small cartons so they are not crushed.
Packing and moving the furniture
- Wood: blankets, then stretch film.
- Glass and mirrors: bubble wrap, corrugated card and corner guards.
- Appliances: foam corners, with screens upright.
- Numbering: a number on every piece and carton matching the list.
- Loading: heavy items at the bottom, with straps between rows.
Transit time from Riyadh
| Destination | Dedicated truck | Shared load |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 1โ2 days | 1โ3 days |
| Dubai | 1โ2 days | 1โ3 days |
| Sharjah and Ajman | 1โ2 days | 2โ3 days |
| Al Ain | 2 days | 2โ3 days |
| Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | 2โ3 days | 2โ4 days |
Shipping the car with the furniture
The car ships in the same order from SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier, or from SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier. It is handed over empty with a quarter tank, then covered and secured at the wheels.
Air freight for urgent items
Whatever you need before the furniture arrives ships by air from Riyadh: from SAR 45 per kg in 24โ48 hours, and a box up to 15 kg from SAR 290.
Documents and customs
- Documents: ID or Iqama, packing list, the Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details.
- Used furniture: usually exempt for someone relocating.
- New items: 5% of value, written separately on the list.
Steps for shipping furniture from Riyadh to the UAE
- Send photos or ask for the survey: to 0565967337.
- Receive the price: by volume and item.
- Prepare: empty the wardrobes and sort out what is not shipping.
- Loading day: dismantling, packing, numbering and loading.
- The road: Al Batha, then Al Ghuwaifat.
- Delivery: assembly and checking the list.
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Frequently asked questions about furniture shipping from Riyadh to the UAE
How much does furniture shipping from Riyadh to the UAE cost?
From SAR 775 per item, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,365 for apartment furniture with Alfaris.
How long does shipping take?
1โ2 days for a dedicated truck and 1โ3 days for a shared load to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
What is the cheapest way to ship furniture from Riyadh?
A shared load with the furniture dismantled: you pay only for your volume, and dismantling shrinks it.
What is the air freight rate per kg?
From SAR 45 per kg, for what goes ahead of the furniture.
How much does it cost to ship the car with the furniture?
From SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier.
Which is the best furniture mover from Riyadh to the UAE?
One that costs by volume after a survey and writes out the items. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set.
How do I ship my furniture, and what documents are required?
Send photos to 0565967337 or ask for a survey. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list and a Fasah authorisation.
Is shipping door to door?
Yes, from your Riyadh home to your UAE home, with assembly.
Do you ship furniture to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
Yes, and to Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
Is the furniture insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
Which truck does an apartmentโs furniture need?
An enclosed Dyna for a two- to three-room apartment after dismantling, and an enclosed lorry for a large one.
How are clothes shipped?
Hanging clothes in upright wardrobe cartons, folded clothes in cartons numbered by room.
