Road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris International Shipping passes through Al Batha and then Al Ghuwaifat, reaching Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 1โ3 days from Riyadh and the Eastern Province and 3โ5 days from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah. The price starts from SAR 13.5 per kg and SAR 135 for a small carton, with a bedroom set from SAR 1,090 and a car from SAR 1,090. Delivery covers all seven emirates.
Route: your city โ Al Batha Crossing โ Al Ghuwaifat Crossing โ Abu Dhabi โ Dubai โ Northern Emirates ยท The border is about 550 km from Riyadh ยท Call: 0565967337
Road freight to the UAE at a glance
- One border: Al Batha, facing Al Ghuwaifat. It operates round the clock.
- Shortest trip: from Al-Ahsa, about 300 km to the border.
- Longest trip: from Jeddah, about 1,500 km to the border and 2,000 km to Dubai.
- A dedicated truck: leaves on loading day and arrives in 1โ3 days.
- A shared load: from SAR 13.5 per kg, waiting one to three days to fill.
- After Al Ghuwaifat: 350 km to Abu Dhabi, 490 km to Dubai and 610 km to Fujairah.
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The road route from Saudi Arabia to the UAE in detail
The road to the UAE heads for the far south-east of the Eastern Province. Trucks from Riyadh take the Al Kharj road and then Haradh; trucks from Dammam and Al-Ahsa take the Salwa road and then Al Batha; trucks from the Western Region cross the Kingdom to Riyadh first.
| From | Road | Distance to Al Batha | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahsa | Hofuf โ Salwa โ Al Batha | about 300 km | 3 hours |
| Dammam and Khobar | Dammam โ Hofuf โ Al Batha | about 430 km | 4.5 hours |
| Riyadh | Riyadh โ Al Kharj โ Haradh โ Al Batha | about 550 km | 6 hours |
| Qassim | Buraidah โ Riyadh โ Haradh โ Al Batha | about 900 km | 9 hours |
| Madinah | Madinah โ Qassim โ Riyadh โ Al Batha | about 1,400 km | 14 hours |
| Makkah | Makkah โ Taif โ Riyadh โ Al Batha | about 1,420 km | 14 hours |
| Jeddah | Jeddah โ Taif โ Riyadh โ Al Batha | about 1,500 km | 15 hours |
What happens at Al Batha and Al Ghuwaifat?
- The Saudi side: an export declaration through the Fasah platform, weighing the truck, and an X-ray or inspection.
- The UAE side: an import declaration, assessment of any duty, inspection and then release.
- Time taken: two hours to a day when the documents are complete, longer at weekends and in peak seasons.
How long does road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE take?
| From | To Abu Dhabi | To Dubai and Sharjah | To Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahsa and Dammam | 1โ2 days | 1โ2 days | 2โ3 days |
| Riyadh | 1โ2 days | 1โ3 days | 2โ4 days |
| Qassim | 2โ3 days | 2โ4 days | 3โ5 days |
| Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah | 3โ4 days | 3โ5 days | 4โ6 days |
๐ก When do trips leave?
From Riyadh and Dammam, trips run almost daily. From the Western Region and Qassim a shared load leaves when it is full, and a dedicated truck on the day you set.
Road freight prices from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
| Shipment type | Starts from |
|---|---|
| Small parcel 1โ5 kg | SAR 65 |
| Small carton up to 10 kg | SAR 135 |
| Medium carton 10โ20 kg | SAR 205 |
| Per kg above 20 kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Per kg for volumes above 100 kg | SAR 7.3 |
| Per cubic metre of goods | SAR 730 |
| Complete bedroom set | SAR 1,090 |
| Apartment furniture | SAR 1,365 |
| Car on a shared carrier | SAR 1,090 |
| Car on a dedicated enclosed carrier | SAR 2,275 |
These are starting prices from Riyadh and the Eastern Province. The full tables are in the guide to shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
Truck types used for road freight to the UAE
| Truck | Approx. payload | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosed Dyna | up to 4 tonnes | A small apartmentโs furniture, many cartons |
| Enclosed lorry | up to 8 tonnes | The furniture of a floor or large apartment |
| Enclosed or curtain-sided trailer | up to 25 tonnes | Villa furniture, a full commercial load |
| Refrigerated | by volume | Food, dairy and medicines |
| Flatbed or low-bed | by weight | Equipment, machinery and building materials |
| Car carrier | one to eight cars | Private cars and dealership vehicles |
Consolidation and storage before shipping
A shared load is consolidated in a warehouse before it moves: shipments are weighed, numbered and arranged by delivery city, so what comes off first is loaded last. Anyone whose furniture is ready before their UAE home asks for temporary storage.
- Temporary storage: on pallets, in an enclosed warehouse, against a signed list.
- Loading order: Abu Dhabi at the back of the truck as the first stop, then Dubai, then Sharjah.
- Check before departure: the list matched, the load photographed and the truck sealed.
Furniture by road from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Furniture by road to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,365 for apartment furniture. The road is a fast dual carriageway, so the risk to furniture lies in the loading, not the road: an unsecured piece or unsupported glass.
- Heavy at the bottom: appliances and wardrobes first.
- Glass and mirrors: upright and supported between mattresses.
- Straps: between each row, with bars to stop sliding.
- The numbered list: checked at unloading in the UAE.
Cars by road from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Shipping a car by road to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier and SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier. The car crosses the border on the carrier and is delivered to the address or the testing centre.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID, and export plates or a transit authorisation.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel and no belongings in the car.
- Securing: straps on all four wheels and a full cover.
Cartons, luggage and appliances by road
- Cartons and luggage: a small carton from SAR 135, and anything over 20 kg from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Electrical appliances: screens upright in padded crates, the fridge and washing machine strapped in place.
- Numbering: a number on every carton matching the packing list in Arabic and English.
Commercial road freight: goods, food and online stores
- Goods: from SAR 730 per cubic metre for part loads, and a full truck by its type.
- Dates and food: a refrigerated truck and a health certificate for commercial quantities.
- Online stores: orders are consolidated, cleared on one declaration and distributed to the addresses.
- Delivery: Jebel Ali and Al Quoz in Dubai, Mussafah in Abu Dhabi and Sharjahโs industrial areas.
Details are in the guide to commercial cargo shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
When to choose air freight instead of road
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE starts from SAR 45 per kg with Alfaris and arrives in 24โ48 hours. It is chosen for documents, samples, spare parts and parcels under 30 kg. Above that, a truck from Riyadh arrives in a day or two for about a third of the cost.
Documents required for road freight
- Personal effects and furniture: ID or Iqama, packing list and consignee details.
- Car: registration, the ownerโs ID, and export plates or a transit authorisation.
- Commercial goods: invoice, packing list, commercial registration and certificate of origin.
- All: electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform.
Details are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Customs for road freight: exemption and systems
- Used furniture and effects: usually exempt for someone relocating, when genuinely used and in personal quantities, with proof of the relocation.
- Fasah and Mirsal: the declaration is lodged in the Saudi and UAE systems before the truck reaches the border.
- Goods: 5% duty on foreign-origin items, exemption for GCC-origin items with a certificate of origin, and the correct HS code shortens inspection.
Insurance and tracking for a road shipment
- Insurance: optional, a percentage of the declared value.
- Tracking: a shipment number with updates at loading, Al Batha, Al Ghuwaifat and when out for delivery, on the shipment tracking page.
- The report: photos and a signed list at pickup, the reference at delivery.
Tips for road freight without delay
- Avoid peak seasons: summer, the Eid holidays and late December crowd the borders.
- Pack for vibration: the road is long, so appliances and glass get bubble wrap and corner guards.
- Complete the paperwork before loading: an error in a name or number holds the truck at Al Batha.
- Hand over early in the week: crossing Sunday to Tuesday is quicker.
Delivery in every UAE city
| Emirate | Distance from Al Ghuwaifat | Delivery order |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra | 110โ350 km | First stop |
| Al Ain | about 430 km | A branch off the Abu Dhabi road |
| Dubai | about 490 km | Second stop |
| Sharjah and Ajman | 510โ520 km | After Dubai |
| Umm Al Quwain | about 550 km | With Sharjah |
| Ras Al Khaimah | about 590 km | Distribution run |
| Fujairah and Khor Fakkan | about 610 km | Distribution run to the east coast |
Steps for road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
- Call: 0565967337, with your city, destination and shipment type.
- Choose: a dedicated truck or a shared load.
- Receive the price and loading date.
- Issue the Fasah authorisation and prepare the packing list.
- Loading: dismantling, packing, numbering and sealing the truck.
- The road and the border: an update at Al Batha and at Al Ghuwaifat.
- Delivery: unloading, assembly and checking the list.
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The cheapest way to ship by road to the UAE
The cheapest way to ship by road from Saudi Arabia to the UAE is a shared load, from SAR 13.5 per kg with Alfaris. The saving grows if you hand over early in the week, dismantle the furniture and stay away from summer and late December.
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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 13.5 per kg and SAR 135 for a small carton with Alfaris, and a bedroom set from SAR 1,090.
How long does road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE take?
1โ3 days from Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and 3โ5 days from Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
What is the cheapest way to ship by road to the UAE?
A shared load, from SAR 13.5 per kg, paying only for your space.
What is the air freight rate per kg to the UAE?
From SAR 45 per kg, arriving in 24โ48 hours.
How much does it cost to ship a car by road to the UAE?
From SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier and SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier.
Which is the best furniture mover by road to the UAE?
One that secures the load properly, reviews the documents before the border and assembles at delivery. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set, with a free survey.
How do I send a shipment by road to the UAE, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 and the price and date are set. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details.
Is door-to-door road freight available?
Yes, from your address in Saudi Arabia to the consigneeโs address in the UAE, including loading, clearance and unloading.
Does road freight reach Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah?
Yes, in 2โ4 days from Riyadh. Shipments are distributed from Sharjah to the Northern Emirates and the east coast.
Is a road shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, calculated as a percentage of the declared value.
How far is Al Batha Crossing from Riyadh?
About 550 km, which a truck covers in about 6 hours via Al Kharj and Haradh.
How long do procedures take at Al Batha?
Two hours to a day when the documents are complete, longer at weekends and in peak seasons.
