Furniture shipping and moving from Makkah to the UAE with Alfaris International Shipping starts at your home in Makkah and ends with assembly at your home in the UAE, by road via Taif, Riyadh and Al Batha Crossing in 3โ5 days. A bedroom set starts from SAR 1,090, a small apartment with dismantling, packing and clearance from SAR 4,550, a carton from SAR 135 and a car from SAR 2,320.
Makkah โ Taif โ Riyadh โ Al Batha Crossing โ Al Ghuwaifat โ UAE ยท about 1,920 km to Dubai ยท 3โ5 days ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Makkah to the UAE at a glance
- Distance: about 1,420 km from Makkah to Al Batha Crossing and 1,920 km to Dubai.
- Transit: 3โ5 days by road.
- Prices: a carton from SAR 135, a bedroom set from SAR 1,090 and a small apartment from SAR 4,550.
- What is particular to Makkah: the loading crew within the Haram boundary is Muslim, and large trucks enter at set times.
- Seasons: loading is avoided during Hajj and the last ten days of Ramadan.
- The alternative: Jeddahโs port and airport are about 80 km away for sea and air freight.
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Furniture shipping and moving prices from Makkah to the UAE
| Shipment type | Starts from | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Carton up to 10 kg | SAR 135 | 3โ5 days |
| Per kg by road | SAR 13.5 | 3โ5 days |
| A furniture item | SAR 775 | 4โ6 days |
| Complete bedroom set | SAR 1,090 | 3โ5 days |
| Small apartment with dismantling, packing and clearance | SAR 4,550 | 3โ4 days |
| Villa | After a free survey | 3โ4 days |
| Car | SAR 2,320 | 4โ7 days |
| Per kg by air from Jeddah airport | SAR 45 | 24โ48 hours |
Makkah prices are those of Jeddah, the nearest priced city, with a similar distance to the border.
Loading inside Makkah: what is different?
| Matter | In Makkah | What is done |
|---|---|---|
| The crew | Entry within the Haram boundary is for Muslims | A Muslim crew based in the area attends |
| Large trucks | Entry restricted by time and road | Loading in the permitted hours, or a small truck then consolidation away from the crowds |
| The central area | Heavy congestion around the Haram | Loading at night or dawn |
| Hillside districts | Narrow, steep streets and steps | Carrying by hand with more crew, counted at the survey |
| Seasons | Hajj and the last ten days of Ramadan | Loading before or after them |
โน๏ธ When to book
Weeks before the Hajj season, or after it. During the season roads close and vehicle entry is restricted, so no loading date can be relied on.
Dismantling and packing the furniture
- Dismantling: a carpenter takes apart bedrooms and wardrobes, each pieceโs fixings in a numbered bag.
- Packing: blankets and film for wood, bubble wrap and corrugated card for glass.
- Appliances: foam corners, with screens upright.
- Cartons: numbered by room and weighed in front of you.
- The list: signed before the truck leaves.
Route details and transit time from Makkah
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Makkah โ Taif | about 90 km | an hour and a half, uphill |
| Taif โ Riyadh | about 780 km | 8 hours |
| 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 |
Car shipping from Makkah to the UAE
A car ships from Makkah on a carrier from SAR 2,320, in 4โ7 days. It is handed over empty with a quarter tank, along with the registration, the ownerโs ID and export plates. Permanent registration in the UAE carries 5% of value and a technical test.
Shipping cartons, gifts and Zamzam water
- Cartons and luggage: from SAR 135 for a carton up to 10 kg, and SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Gifts: prayer rugs, prayer beads and dates in personal quantities travel with the belongings.
- Zamzam water: subject to export controls and set quantities, so ask before adding it to the shipment.
- Perfumes and incense: in personal quantities by road; not shipped by air in quantity.
Air and sea freight through Jeddah
Makkah has no airport and no port, so its air and sea shipments leave from Jeddah, about 80 km away. Air starts from SAR 45 per kg and arrives in 24โ48 hours, and a 20 ft container from Jeddah port to Jebel Ali starts from SAR 2,275 in 7โ12 days.
Documents and customs
- Documents: ID or Iqama, packing list, the Fasah authorisation, and a UAE residence permit or tenancy contract if requested.
- Used effects: usually exempt for someone relocating.
- New and commercial items: 5% of value.
Delivery in the UAE
| City | Transit from Makkah |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 3โ4 days |
| Dubai | 3โ5 days |
| Sharjah and Ajman | 3โ5 days |
| Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | 4โ6 days |
Furniture is assembled in its rooms and the list checked. Towers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi ask for a move-in permit and a service-lift booking.
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Makkah to the UAE
How much does shipping from Makkah to the UAE cost?
From SAR 135 per carton, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 4,550 for a small apartment with Alfaris.
How long does shipping from Makkah to the UAE take?
3โ5 days by road via Taif, Riyadh and Al Batha Crossing.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Makkah to the UAE?
A shared road load, from SAR 13.5 per kg and SAR 135 per carton.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Makkah?
From SAR 45 per kg, through Jeddah airport.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Makkah to the UAE?
From SAR 2,320 on a road carrier.
Which is the best furniture mover from Makkah to the UAE?
One that knows Makkahโs entry and loading restrictions and clears at both borders. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set.
How do I ship from Makkah, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 for the survey. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list and a Fasah authorisation.
Is shipping door to door?
Yes, from your home in Makkah to your home in the UAE.
Do you ship from Makkah to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
Yes, and to Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
Can loading be done from Makkah during Hajj?
It is avoided. Roads close and vehicle entry is restricted, so booking is made before or after the season.
Can Zamzam water be shipped to the UAE?
It is subject to export controls and set quantities, so ask before adding it to the shipment.
