Alfaris International Shipping is a road freight company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE, carrying furniture, cars, cartons and goods through Al Batha Crossing from the sender’s door to the consignee’s door. A shipment reaches Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 1–3 days from Riyadh and Dammam and 3–5 days from Jeddah. Prices start from SAR 135 for a small carton, SAR 13.5 per kg, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,090 to ship a car.
Route: Riyadh → Haradh → Al Batha Crossing → Al Ghuwaifat Crossing → Abu Dhabi → Dubai · Distance: about 1,050 km from Riyadh to Dubai · Transit: 1–3 days · Call: 0565967337
Road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE at a glance
- Border: Al Batha in Saudi Arabia, facing Al Ghuwaifat in the UAE, the only road crossing between the two countries.
- Distance: about 1,050 km from Riyadh to Dubai, 900 km to Abu Dhabi and 2,000 km from Jeddah to Dubai.
- Transit: 1–3 days from Riyadh, Dammam and Al-Ahsa; 3–5 days from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
- Cartons: a small one up to 10 kg from SAR 135, a medium one up to 20 kg from SAR 205, and anything heavier from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Furniture: a bedroom set from SAR 1,090 and apartment furniture from SAR 1,365.
- Cars: from SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier and SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier.
- Air freight for urgent items: from SAR 45 per kg in 24–48 hours.
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Route details and road transit time from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Every road shipment to the UAE crosses at one point: Al Batha in the Eastern Province, facing Al Ghuwaifat in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. What differs is the distance the truck covers inside the Kingdom before it gets there.
| Pickup city | Distance to Al Batha | Distance to Dubai | Transit to Dubai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahsa | about 300 km | about 800 km | 1–2 days |
| Dammam and Khobar | about 430 km | about 920 km | 1–2 days |
| Riyadh | about 550 km | about 1,050 km | 1–3 days |
| Qassim | about 900 km | about 1,400 km | 2–4 days |
| Madinah | about 1,400 km | about 1,900 km | 3–5 days |
| Makkah | about 1,420 km | about 1,920 km | 3–5 days |
| Jeddah | about 1,500 km | about 2,000 km | 3–5 days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road freight | 1–5 days | Cartons, furniture items and part loads | SAR 13.5 per kg |
| Dedicated truck | 1–3 days | A full household or full commercial load | Quoted by truck size |
| Car carrier | 2–5 days | Private cars and dealership vehicles | SAR 1,090 |
| Air freight | 24–48 hours | Documents and urgent parcels | SAR 45 per kg |
| Sea freight | 7–12 days | Heavy commercial containers | SAR 2,275 per 20 ft container |
ℹ️ What prolongs the stop at the border?
Missing documents first, then congestion at weekends and in peak seasons. At Alfaris the documents are reviewed before loading, and the trip is timed to reach Al Batha early in the week where possible.
Road freight prices from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Alfaris road freight prices from Saudi Arabia to the UAE start from SAR 135 for a small carton and SAR 13.5 per kg. Three things set the price: the shipment’s weight or volume, the pickup and delivery cities, and the truck type.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Small parcel | 1–5 kg | SAR 65 |
| Small carton | up to 10 kg | SAR 135 |
| Medium carton | 10–20 kg | SAR 205 |
| Personal effects | per kg above 20 kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Volumes and goods | per kg above 100 kg | SAR 7.3 |
| Single furniture item | sofa, wardrobe or table | SAR 775 |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 |
| Apartment furniture | two to three rooms | SAR 1,365 |
| Villa furniture | dedicated truck | After a free survey |
| Part-load goods | per cubic metre | SAR 730 |
| Car on a shared carrier | sedan | SAR 1,090 |
| Car on a dedicated enclosed carrier | one car | SAR 2,275 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 45 |
📌 These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals from Riyadh and the Eastern Province to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. They rise from the Western Region and to the Northern Emirates in line with distance, and any UAE customs duty is outside them. Each item is detailed in the guide to shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
A dedicated truck or a shared load?
| Criterion | Shared load (LTL) | Dedicated truck (FTL) |
|---|---|---|
| When it suits | Cartons, a room or two, a small consignment | A full home, a villa, a load that fills a truck |
| How you pay | Per kg or per cubic metre | Per truck |
| Departure | When the load is complete, within one to three days | On the day you choose |
| Transit | 1–5 days | 1–3 days |
| Handling | Loaded and unloaded with other shipments | The truck is sealed and opened only for customs |
- Enclosed Dyna: for a small apartment’s furniture or a load up to about 4 tonnes.
- Enclosed lorry: for the furniture of a floor or a large apartment.
- Trailer: for villa furniture and full commercial loads.
- Refrigerated: for food and medicines, at a controlled temperature.
- Flatbed and low-bed: for heavy equipment and machinery.
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,365 for apartment furniture, and covers dismantling, packing, loading, unloading and assembly.
- Survey: free, at home or by photos, producing the price and a numbered list.
- Dismantling: beds, wardrobes and dining tables, with numbered bags for the fixings.
- Packing: blankets and film for wood, bubble wrap and corrugated card for glass and mirrors, wooden crates for chandeliers and marble.
- Loading: heavy items at the bottom, glass upright, straps between rows.
- Upper floors: a crane for pieces too big for the lift or stairs.
- Delivery: each piece in its room, what was dismantled reassembled, and the list checked.
More detail is in the guide to furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Shipping a car from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier in 2–5 days and SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier in 1–3 days.
- Documents: registration, the owner’s ID or Iqama, export plates for a permanent export, and the consignee’s details.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Loading: a full cover, straps on all four wheels and a signed handover report.
- Purpose: permanent registration in the UAE carries 5% duty on value and a technical test; temporary entry on Saudi plates follows another procedure.
- Export certificate: obtained from the traffic department through Absher for a permanent export.
- Motorcycles: shipped fixed to a wooden base inside an enclosed truck, with the same documents as a car.
Shipping cartons, parcels and personal effects
Shipping a carton from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 135 for a small carton up to 10 kg and SAR 205 for a medium one up to 20 kg, with anything heavier from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Pickup: from your door, weighed in front of you.
- Numbering: a number on every carton matching the packing list.
- Tracking: by shipment number on the shipment tracking page.
- Delivery: to the consignee’s door, with an active UAE number.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
Commercial freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 730 per cubic metre and SAR 13.5 per kg for part loads. A full truck is priced by its type and the weight of the load.
- Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, commercial registration, certificate of origin and export declaration.
- GCC origin: exempt from duty between member states with a certificate of origin.
- Foreign goods: 5% duty for most items, plus 5% VAT on commercial imports.
- Delivery areas: Jebel Ali and Al Quoz in Dubai, Mussafah in Abu Dhabi and the industrial areas of Sharjah.
More detail is in the guide to commercial cargo shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 45 per kg and arrives in 24–48 hours. The flight from Riyadh to Dubai takes under two hours, with daily flights from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
- Suits: documents, samples, spare parts and parcels under 30 kg.
- Chargeable weight: the higher of actual and volumetric. Volumetric = length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6,000.
- Example: a 60 × 40 × 40 cm carton weighing 8 kg has a volumetric weight of 16 kg, so it is charged at 16 × 45 = SAR 720 as a starting price.
- When road is better: above 30 kg, as a truck from Riyadh arrives in a day or two for about a third of the cost.
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Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Cartons and personal effects | ID or Iqama + packing list in Arabic and English with estimated values + consignee details |
| Used household furniture | ID or Iqama + packing list + UAE residence or tenancy contract if requested |
| Car | Registration + owner’s ID + export plates or transit authorisation |
| Commercial goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certificate of origin + export declaration |
| All types | Electronic authorisation for the customs broker through the Fasah platform |
- Used furniture and effects: usually exempt when relocating to live there, in personal quantities and genuinely used rather than new in cartons, with proof of the relocation.
- The two customs systems: Fasah in Saudi Arabia and Mirsal in the UAE, with the declaration lodged in both before the truck arrives.
- The HS code: set for each commercial item; an error in it delays release.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods and flammable materials.
- Restricted: prescription medicines, radio devices and drones, which need a permit.
- Not placed in a shipment: cash, gold and original documents.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Shipping electrical appliances and screens
- Screens: in the original carton or a padded wooden crate, loaded upright, never flat.
- Fridge and washing machine: the fridge is emptied a day ahead, the washing machine drum is locked, and both travel upright.
- Air conditioners: removed by a technician who caps the pipes before packing.
- On the list: appliances are written as “used” with their count, since new items in their cartons are treated as goods.
Shipping luggage and travel bags
Luggage from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris is charged per kg from SAR 13.5 by road, or from SAR 45 by air for anyone who wants it within a day or two. Bags are collected from home, weighed and numbered, and delivered to the consignee’s door, with no excess-baggage fees at the airport.
Moving office furniture and companies
- Desks and chairs: dismantled and numbered by department and employee.
- Devices and servers: wrapped in anti-static material, each device’s cables in a labelled bag.
- Files: in numbered cartons closed with security tape.
- Timing: loading at the weekend so work is not interrupted.
Dates, food and medicines in refrigerated trucks
- Dates and food: a refrigerated truck at a controlled, recorded temperature, and a health certificate for commercial quantities.
- Medicines and medical supplies: a permit from the competent authority in both countries, and a cold chain where needed.
- Personal quantities: dates and gifts among belongings travel in an ordinary load.
- Price: set by volume and the temperature required.
Shipping online-store orders to Dubai and the UAE
Online stores send their orders to the UAE consolidated: parcels are collected from the store, numbered by consignee, cleared on a single declaration and then distributed to the addresses. A small parcel starts from SAR 135, and volumes are priced per kg from SAR 13.5.
Express shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
An urgent shipment has two options: air freight in 24–48 hours from SAR 45 per kg, or a dedicated truck that leaves on loading day and arrives from Riyadh and Dammam in 1–2 days. The first is for parcels, the second for furniture and loads.
Temporary storage, insurance and tracking
- Temporary storage: for anyone whose furniture is ready before their home, in an enclosed warehouse against a signed list, charged by time and volume.
- Insurance: optional, a percentage of the declared value, and recommended for cars, valuable furniture and goods.
- Tracking: a shipment number sent at pickup, with updates at Al Batha, Al Ghuwaifat and when out for delivery, on the shipment tracking page.
What to check when the shipment arrives in the UAE
- Count: match carton and item numbers against the list before signing.
- Condition: open the fragile cartons and check glass and screens.
- Assembly: make sure everything dismantled is reassembled, with all fixings in place.
- Remarks: write any remark on the delivery report before signing, and photograph it.
Steps for road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type and the pickup and delivery cities.
- Send the details: photos or a list, or ask for a free survey.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the pickup date.
- Prepare the documents: ID, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup: dismantling, packing, numbering and loading.
- Crossing: Al Batha then Al Ghuwaifat, with an update at each.
- Delivery: unloading, assembly and checking the list.
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Delivery across UAE cities
| City | Distance from Al Ghuwaifat | Transit from Riyadh | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | about 350 km | 1–2 days | Island towers require the service lift to be booked |
| Al Ain | about 430 km | 2–3 days | Villas; direct unloading |
| Dubai | about 490 km | 1–3 days | A move-in permit from the tower or community management |
| Sharjah | about 510 km | 1–3 days | Delivery outside rush hours |
| Ajman | about 520 km | 2–3 days | Direct delivery |
| Ras Al Khaimah | about 590 km | 2–4 days | Consolidated with Sharjah shipments |
| Fujairah | about 610 km | 2–4 days | East coast |
How to calculate road freight cost from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 small cartons | 3 × SAR 135 | SAR 405 |
| 60 kg of personal effects | 60 × SAR 13.5 | SAR 810 |
| 3 cubic metres of goods | 3 × SAR 730 | SAR 2,190 |
| Bedroom set + car | 1,090 + 1,090 | SAR 2,180 |
- What raises the cost: a pickup city far from Al Batha, upper floors without a lift, wooden crates and peak seasons.
- What lowers it: a shared load, flexibility on the date, and dismantling and sorting the furniture before the survey.
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to the UAE is shared road freight, from SAR 13.5 per kg and SAR 135 for a small carton with Alfaris. You pay for your space only, and the wait grows by one to three days.
The full comparison of modes is in the guide to the cheapest shipping company to the UAE.
Mistakes that delay a shipment at Al Batha
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Customs authorisation after loading | A truck waiting at the border | Fasah authorisation before pickup day |
| A vague packing list | A longer inspection | A detailed, numbered list |
| Belongings inside a shipped car | A customs remark | An empty car |
| Restricted items with no permit | The shipment held | Remove them or obtain the permit |
| Only a Saudi number for the consignee | No way to coordinate in the UAE | An active UAE number |
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Frequently asked questions about road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
How much does road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE cost?
From SAR 135 for a small carton and SAR 13.5 per kg with Alfaris. A bedroom set starts from SAR 1,090 and a car from SAR 1,090.
How long does road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE take?
1 to 3 days from Riyadh, Dammam and Al-Ahsa, and 3 to 5 days from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
Shared road freight through Al Batha Crossing, from SAR 13.5 per kg and SAR 135 for a small carton.
What is the air freight rate per kg to the UAE?
From SAR 45 per kg with Alfaris, charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
From SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier, and from SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier that arrives in 1–3 days.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
One that dismantles, packs, clears both borders and assembles at delivery at an itemised price. Alfaris does this from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set, with a free survey.
How do I send a shipment from Saudi Arabia to the UAE, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 and the price and pickup date are set. Personal effects need an ID or Iqama, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consignee’s details.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes. Pickup is from your address in Saudi Arabia and delivery to the consignee’s address in the UAE within 1–5 days, including loading, clearance and unloading.
Do you ship to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman?
Yes, and to Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain too. Abu Dhabi is reached in 1–2 days from Riyadh, and Dubai and Sharjah in 1–3 days.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes. Insurance is optional and calculated as a percentage of the declared value. It is recommended for cars, valuable furniture and goods.
Which road border lies between Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
Al Batha in Saudi Arabia, facing Al Ghuwaifat in the UAE. It is about 550 km from Riyadh and about 350 km from Abu Dhabi.
What is the difference between a dedicated truck and a shared load?
A dedicated truck leaves on your day, arrives in 1–3 days and is priced per truck. A shared load is priced per kg or cubic metre and waits one to three days to fill.
Can furniture and a car be shipped together to the UAE?
Yes, in one order. A bedroom set starts from SAR 1,090 and a car from SAR 1,090, each with its own documents.
