Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris International Shipping covers dismantling, packing, road transport through Al Batha Crossing, clearance and assembly in your new home. Prices start from SAR 775 for a single item, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,365 for apartment furniture. Furniture arrives in 1โ3 days from Riyadh and the Eastern Province and 3โ5 days from Jeddah.
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Furniture shipping to the UAE at a glance
- Single item: from SAR 775 (a sofa, wardrobe or table).
- Complete bedroom set: from SAR 1,090 with dismantling, packing and assembly.
- Apartment furniture: from SAR 1,365, and villa furniture after a free survey.
- Appliances: a screen from SAR 230, a household appliance from SAR 275 and an air conditioner from SAR 550.
- Transit: 1โ3 days from Riyadh and the east, and 3โ5 days from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
- Customs: used furniture for someone relocating is usually exempt from duty.
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Furniture shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
The price of furniture shipping follows the space it takes in the truck, not its weight. The more the furniture is dismantled and stacked, the smaller the volume and the lower the price.
| Furniture volume | Usual truck | Starts from | Transit from Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single item | Space in a shared truck | SAR 775 | 2โ5 days |
| Complete bedroom set | Space in a shared truck | SAR 1,090 | 1โ3 days |
| Two- to three-room apartment | Enclosed Dyna | SAR 1,365 | 1โ3 days |
| A floor or large apartment | Enclosed lorry | After a free survey | 1โ3 days |
| Villa | Trailer or two trucks | After a free survey | 1โ3 days |
| Small apartment from Jeddah with dismantling, packing and clearance | Dedicated truck | SAR 4,550 | 3โ5 days |
๐ What the price covers and what it does not
It covers dismantling, packing, loading, transport, clearance, unloading and assembly. It excludes wooden crates for delicate pieces, storage, a crane for upper floors and any customs duty.
The stages of door-to-door furniture shipping
- Survey: at home or by photos, producing the price and a numbered list of the pieces.
- Sorting: what ships, what is sold or left, and what is carried personally.
- Dismantling: a carpenter takes apart beds, wardrobes and dining tables and bags each pieceโs fixings under a number.
- Packing: each piece in the material that suits it.
- Loading: heavy items at the bottom, glass upright, straps between rows.
- The road and the border: Al Batha then Al Ghuwaifat, with documents ready.
- Unloading and assembly: each piece in its room, then the list is checked.
Packing materials: what is used for each piece?
| Piece | Packing | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lacquered and glossy wood | Blankets, then stretch film | Prevents scratches and rubbed finishes |
| Glass and mirrors | Bubble wrap, corrugated card, corner guards | Absorbs impact at the edges |
| Chandeliers and marble | Padded wooden crate | They cannot bear weight from above |
| Sofas and mattresses | Tight film | Keeps out dust and moisture |
| Appliances | Foam corners and card | Protects corners and fronts |
| Kitchenware and ornaments | Paper round each piece and divided cartons | Stops pieces rubbing together |
| Clothes | Upright wardrobe cartons | They arrive hanging, unfolded |
Shipping electrical appliances with the furniture
| Appliance | Starts from | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| TV screen | SAR 230 | Its original carton or a padded crate, loaded upright |
| Fridge, washer or oven | SAR 275 | The fridge emptied a day ahead, the washer drum locked |
| Air conditioner | SAR 550 | Removed by a technician who caps the pipes |
๐ก Before shipping appliances
Many UAE flats are let with their air conditioning and kitchen appliances. Ask what your new home already has before paying to ship what you will not use.
Upper floors and cranes
- The lift: large pieces are measured against the lift door before loading day.
- A crane: for pieces too big for the lift or stairs; it needs a parking spot in front of the building.
- Towers in the UAE: a move-in permit from management and a service-lift booking before the truck arrives.
- Villas: direct unloading from the truck to the door.
A dedicated or shared truck for your furniture?
| Criterion | Shared | Dedicated |
|---|---|---|
| Suits | An item, a room, a small apartment | A large apartment, a floor, a villa |
| Price | By space, from SAR 775 per item | Per truck |
| Departure | When the load is complete | On loading day |
| Transit | 2โ5 days | 1โ3 days |
Customs: when is furniture exempt from duty?
- Used furniture: usually exempt for someone relocating to live in the UAE.
- The conditions: genuinely used rather than new in cartons, in personal quantities, with proof of the move such as a residence permit or tenancy contract.
- New items: new furniture and appliances carry 5% duty on value.
- Documents: ID or Iqama, a packing list in Arabic and English, and the brokerโs authorisation through Fasah.
Moving office and commercial furniture
Office, showroom and restaurant furniture ships the same way with two differences: loading at the weekend so work is not interrupted, and numbering pieces by department. Devices and servers are wrapped in anti-static material, and files go in numbered cartons.
Air freight for what cannot wait for the furniture
Furniture travels by road, but some items go ahead by air: documents, the first weekโs clothes and prescription medicines. Air freight with Alfaris starts from SAR 45 per kg and arrives in 24โ48 hours, with a box up to 15 kg from SAR 290.
Temporary storage and insurance
- Storage: if the furniture is ready before the home, it is stored in an enclosed warehouse against a signed list, charged by time and volume.
- Insurance: optional, a percentage of the declared value, and recommended for valuable pieces.
- Tracking: a shipment number with updates at both borders, on the shipment tracking page.
Furniture shipping to every UAE city
| City | Transit from Riyadh | Needed at delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 1โ2 days | A service-lift booking in island towers |
| Dubai | 1โ3 days | A move-in permit from the tower or community management |
| Sharjah and Ajman | 1โ3 days | Delivery outside rush hours |
| Al Ain | 2โ3 days | Villas; direct unloading |
| Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | 2โ4 days | A distribution run from Sharjah |
How to cut the cost of shipping your furniture
- Sort before the survey: whatever costs more to ship than to replace stays behind.
- Dismantle what comes apart: a dismantled bed takes a third of its volume.
- Share the truck: if your date is flexible.
- Ask about the new home: what it already has need not be shipped.
- Avoid summer and late December.
Common mistakes in furniture shipping
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Blankets only | Scratches and broken glass | A material for each piece |
| Cartons with no numbers | Items missing at delivery | A number on every carton and a list |
| New appliances among used furniture | Duties and delay for the whole shipment | Separate the new items and declare them |
| Arriving with no tower permit | A truck waiting at the gate | A permit and lift booking two days ahead |
| Measuring pieces on loading day | A piece that will not fit the lift | Measure at the survey |
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Frequently asked questions about furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
How much does furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE cost?
From SAR 775 for a single item, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,365 for apartment furniture with Alfaris.
How long does furniture shipping take?
1โ3 days from Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and 3โ5 days from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
What is the cheapest way to ship furniture to the UAE?
A shared truck: you pay only for your space, from SAR 775 per item and SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set.
What is the air freight rate per kg to the UAE?
From SAR 45 per kg, suited to the documents and clothes that go ahead of the furniture.
How much does it cost to ship a car with the furniture?
A car starts from SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier and ships in the same order as the furniture.
Which is the best furniture mover from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
One that dismantles, packs, clears and assembles with one crew at an itemised price. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set, with a free survey.
How do I ship my furniture, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 to arrange the survey. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation, and a UAE residence permit or tenancy contract if requested.
Is door-to-door furniture shipping available?
Yes, from your home in Saudi Arabia into the rooms of your home in the UAE, with assembly.
Do you ship furniture to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
Yes, and to Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, in 1โ4 days from Riyadh.
Is the furniture insured?
Yes, optionally, calculated as a percentage of the declared value.
Is used furniture exempt from customs in the UAE?
Usually, for someone relocating, when it is used and in personal quantities. New items carry 5% duty on value.
How much does an air conditioner or screen cost to ship with the furniture?
A screen from SAR 230, an air conditioner from SAR 550 and a household appliance from SAR 275.
Do you dismantle and assemble the furniture?
Yes. Dismantling in Saudi Arabia and assembly in the UAE are within the price, with a carpenter and numbered fixings for each piece.
