International shipping rates to the UAE and Jordan differ between the two destinations in almost every line, because the road, border, customs and type of shipments differ. At Alfaris International Shipping a small carton starts from SAR 135 to the UAE and SAR 36 to Jordan, a bedroom set from SAR 1,090 to the UAE and SAR 990 to Jordan, a car on a shared carrier from SAR 1,290 to the UAE and SAR 1,090 to Jordan, and air from SAR 55 per kg to Jordan and SAR 45 to the UAE. All prices are in riyals door to door, with destination customs duties outside them. Call 0565967337.
UAE: Al Batha โ Al Ghuwaifat ยท 1โ3 days from Riyadh | Jordan: Al-Haditha โ Al-Omari ยท 2โ4 days from Riyadh ยท 0565967337
UAE and Jordan: the price comparison
- Carton: to the UAE from SAR 135 up to 10 kg; to Jordan from 36 up to 5 kg and 82 up to 20 kg.
- Per kg by road: to the UAE 13.5 for belongings over 20 kg; to Jordan 4.1.
- Bedroom set: 1,090 to the UAE, 990 to Jordan.
- Apartment: from 2,275 to the UAE, from 3,190 to Jordan.
- Shared car: 1,290 to the UAE, 1,090 to Jordan.
- Air: 45 per kg to the UAE, 55 to Jordan.
- Customs: the UAE is inside the GCC customs union; Jordan is outside it with a 16% sales tax.
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International shipping rate table to the UAE and Jordan
| Shipment | To the UAE (from) | To Jordan (from) |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel or small carton | SAR 65 per parcel up to 5 kg | SAR 36 per carton up to 5 kg |
| Medium carton | SAR 135 up to 10 kg, 205 up to 20 kg | SAR 82 up to 20 kg |
| Personal belongings over 20 kg | SAR 13.5 per kg | SAR 4.1 per kg |
| Travel bag up to 30 kg | By weight | SAR 99 |
| Commercial goods per cubic metre | SAR 730 | SAR 730 |
| Furniture item or appliance | SAR 465 | SAR 330 per appliance |
| Sofa set | SAR 1,190 | SAR 590 |
| Full bedroom set | SAR 1,090 | SAR 990 |
| Studio or room and living area | SAR 1,090 | SAR 1,090 |
| Apartment | SAR 2,275 (2โ3 rooms) | SAR 3,190 |
| Villa | SAR 4,990 | SAR 4,990 |
| Direct dyna | SAR 1,390 | SAR 1,990 |
| Private trailer | SAR 5,500 | SAR 5,500 |
| 20 ft sea container | SAR 2,550 to Jebel Ali | SAR 4,370 Jeddah โ Aqaba |
| Air freight | SAR 45 per kg | SAR 55 per kg |
โน๏ธ How to read the table
These are door-to-door starting prices; furniture prices include dismantling, packing and delivery. Full packing starts from SAR 415 per home and dismantling and assembly from SAR 275, for both destinations. Destination customs duties are not included.
Why do prices differ between the UAE and Jordan?
| Factor | UAE | Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Border | Al Batha โ Al Ghuwaifat | Al-Haditha โ Al-Omari or Halat Ammar โ Al-Mudawwara |
| Distance from Riyadh | about 1,050 km to Dubai | about 1,400 km to Amman |
| Transit from Riyadh | 1โ3 days | 2โ4 days |
| Transit from Jeddah | 3โ5 days | 3โ5 days |
| Customs | GCC customs union | Outside it; duty by tariff line and 16% sales tax |
| Typical shipments | Family moves and commercial goods | Expatriate belongings, cartons and gifts |
That is why cartons and personal belongings are cheaper to Jordan: carton trips there run regularly and densely all year, so shipments are consolidated and the cost per piece falls. And full furniture and apartments are cheaper to the UAE because of the shorter distance from Riyadh and the east and the easier crossing within the Gulf system.
Road, sea and air shipping rates
| Mode | To the UAE | To Jordan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road | From SAR 13.5 per kg, 1โ5 days | From SAR 4.1 per kg, 2โ5 days | Cartons and a little furniture |
| Private truck | Dyna from 1,390, 1โ3 days | Dyna from 1,990, 2โ4 days | A whole home or full load |
| Sea | 20 ft container from 2,550, 7โ12 days | 20 ft container from 4,370, 3โ6 days | Heavy business goods |
| Air | From SAR 45 per kg, 24โ48 hours | From SAR 55 per kg, 24โ72 hours | Urgent documents and parcels |
๐ก Sea is usually for traders, not household moves
A sea container needs transport to the port, then from the arrival port, and waiting for the shipโs schedule. So road remains faster and cheaper for furniture and cartons to both destinations, while sea is an option for heavy commercial goods.
Furniture and appliance shipping rates
Furniture shipping to both destinations includes dismantling, packing, loading and delivery. To the UAE a single item starts from SAR 465, a bedroom set from 1,090 and an apartment from 2,275. To Jordan an appliance starts from SAR 330, a little furniture from 455, a bedroom set from 990 and an apartment from 3,190. Electronics are packed with foam corners and reinforced cartons, and screens travel upright.
Refrigerated shipping rates for food and medicine
Food, fresh dates and medicines travel to both destinations in refrigerated trucks with logged temperature. The price depends on volume, temperature and loading city, so send the details and we send the price. Commercial quantities need health certificates and approval from the destinationโs food and drug authority.
Car shipping rates to the UAE and Jordan
| Service | To the UAE | To Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan on a shared carrier | From SAR 1,290 | From SAR 1,090 |
| SUV on a shared carrier | By size | From SAR 1,950 |
| Private flatbed for one car | From SAR 2,050 | From SAR 2,000 |
| Enclosed carrier for luxury cars | From SAR 4,150 | From SAR 3,640 |
| Motorcycle | By size | From SAR 990 |
| On arrival | Final registration and its fees in the emirate | Special tax by engine type and year |
โ ๏ธ Jordanโs car conditions
Jordan does not admit cars damaged by fire or flood or classed as written off, nor electric cars over three years old, and the expatriate exemption does not cover cars.
Courier rates versus shipping companies
| Criterion | Express courier | A shipping company like Alfaris |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per kg and volumetric weight in bands | Per carton, kg, cubic metre or truck |
| Best for | Urgent documents and small parcels | Many cartons, furniture, cars and goods |
| Cost per kg | Several times higher | From SAR 4.1 to Jordan and 13.5 to the UAE |
| Services | Pickup, delivery and tracking | Dismantling, packing, clearance, delivery, assembly and tracking |
| Cars and furniture | Usually not accepted | A core service |
Air freight to the UAE and Jordan
Air starts from SAR 45 per kg to the UAE in 24โ48 hours, and from SAR 55 per kg to Jordan in 24โ72 hours. It is charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is length ร width ร height in centimetres divided by 6,000.
Customs: what is added to the freight?
| Country | Personal belongings | Commercial goods |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | Used goods for someone relocating are usually exempt with the right documents | GCC-origin goods exempt; others 5% plus VAT by shipment |
| Jordan | A conditional exemption for the returning expatriate | Duty by tariff line and 16% sales tax; Arab origin may be duty-exempt |
In both cases, duties are outside the freight and estimated before loading so they do not surprise you on arrival.
Worked cost examples
| Example | To the UAE | To Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| 5 cartons up to 10 kg | 5 ร 135 = about SAR 675 | 5 ร 82 = about SAR 410 |
| Bedroom set and a fridge | 1,090 + 465 = about SAR 1,555 | 990 + 330 = about SAR 1,320 |
| 10 kg air parcel | 10 ร 45 = about SAR 450 | 10 ร 55 = about SAR 550 |
| Shared sedan | SAR 1,290 | SAR 1,090 |
Delivery in both destinations
In the UAE we deliver in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah; in Jordan in Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Aqaba and every governorate and village. In both, the recipient checks the numbered cartons against the list and signs.
Related guides
- Shipping prices to Jordan: detailed cost to Jordan.
- Shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE: detailed UAE prices.
- Shipping company from Saudi Arabia to Jordan: borders for every city.
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FAQ: shipping rates to the UAE and Jordan
Which is cheaper for cartons: the UAE or Jordan?
Usually Jordan; a small carton from SAR 36 against 135 to the UAE, thanks to dense carton trips to Jordan.
How much does a bedroom set cost to the UAE and Jordan?
From SAR 1,090 to the UAE and SAR 990 to Jordan.
How much does car shipping cost to each?
On a shared carrier from SAR 1,290 to the UAE and SAR 1,090 to Jordan.
How much is air freight?
From SAR 45 per kg to the UAE in 24โ48 hours, and SAR 55 to Jordan in 24โ72 hours.
Do prices include customs?
No, destination duties are outside the freight and estimated before loading.
Why is an apartment cheaper to the UAE?
The shorter distance from Riyadh and the east and the easier crossing within the Gulf system.
Is express courier cheaper?
Only for documents and small parcels; for many cartons, furniture and cars a shipping company costs far less.
How long does a shipment take from Riyadh?
1โ3 days to the UAE and 2โ4 days to Jordan.
