Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Al-Ahsa to the UAE, and Al-Ahsa is the nearest large Saudi city to Al Batha Crossing: about 300 km. A shipment reaches Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 1โ2 days, by standard freight in a shared load, express by dedicated truck, or refrigerated for dates and food. Prices start from SAR 65 for a small parcel, SAR 13.5 per kg, SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set and SAR 1,090 for a car.
Hofuf โ Salwa โ Al Batha Crossing โ Al Ghuwaifat โ Abu Dhabi โ Dubai ยท about 800 km to Dubai ยท 1โ2 days ยท standard ยท express ยท refrigerated ยท dedicated ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE at a glance
- Distance: about 300 km to Al Batha Crossing, 650 km to Abu Dhabi and 800 km to Dubai.
- Standard: a shared load in 1โ3 days, from SAR 13.5 per kg.
- Express: a dedicated truck arriving the same or the next day.
- Refrigerated: for Al-Ahsa dates and food, at a controlled temperature.
- Furniture: a bedroom set from SAR 1,090 and apartment furniture from SAR 1,365.
- Insurance: optional, with a claim starting from a remark on the delivery report.
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Types of road freight from Al-Ahsa to the UAE
| Type | Transit | Suits | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (shared load) | 1โ3 days | Cartons, furniture items and small consignments | SAR 13.5 per kg |
| Express (dedicated truck) | Same or next day | A whole home or a load with a deadline | per truck |
| Refrigerated | 1โ2 days | Dates, food and medicines | by volume and temperature |
| Dedicated (enclosed car carrier) | Usually one day | Luxury cars | SAR 2,275 |
Shipping prices from Al-Ahsa to the UAE
| Shipment type | Starts from |
|---|---|
| Small parcel 1โ5 kg | SAR 65 |
| Carton up to 10 kg | SAR 135 |
| Per kg by road | SAR 13.5 |
| Per kg for volumes above 100 kg | SAR 7.3 |
| A furniture item | SAR 775 |
| A bedroom set | SAR 1,090 |
| Apartment furniture | SAR 1,365 |
| Per cubic metre of goods | SAR 730 |
| Car on a shared carrier | SAR 1,090 |
Route details and transit time from Al-Ahsa
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hofuf โ Salwa | about 150 km | 1.5 hours |
| Salwa โ Al Batha Crossing | about 150 km | 1.5 hours |
| The two borders | โ | two hours to a day |
| Al Ghuwaifat โ Abu Dhabi | about 350 km | 3โ4 hours |
| Abu Dhabi โ Dubai | about 140 km | 1.5 hours |
The short distance makes Al-Ahsa the one city where a truck can be loaded at dawn and delivered in Abu Dhabi that same evening, when the documents are ready.
Refrigerated freight: Al-Ahsa dates and food
- Al-Ahsa dates: Khalas and others, by refrigerated truck for commercial quantities and in sealed cartons for gifts.
- Temperature: set by product and recorded throughout the trip.
- Documents: a health certificate, invoice and certificate of origin.
- Loading: at night in summer, with the truck pre-cooled before loading.
- Medicines and dairy: an unbroken cold chain to delivery.
Shipping and packing furniture
- Survey: in Hofuf, Al Mubarraz or the villages, or by photos.
- Dismantling and packing: a carpenter, blankets and film, and bubble wrap for glass.
- Numbering: a numbered list you sign before loading.
- Delivery: usually the next day, with assembly.
Insurance on the shipment and making a claim
- Before loading: you request insurance and declare the shipmentโs value, and valuable pieces are photographed.
- At delivery: you inspect the shipment before signing.
- If there is damage or a shortfall: you write it on the delivery report and photograph it.
- The claim: you send the report, photos and list to 0565967337.
- The review: it is compared with the shipmentโs condition as documented at loading, and the customer is told the outcome.
Insurance is optional and calculated as a percentage of the declared value. Signing the report without a remark weakens any later claim.
Car shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE
Shipping a car from Al-Ahsa to the UAE starts from SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier and SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier that usually arrives within a day. Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID, and export plates or a transit authorisation.
Air freight from Al-Ahsa
Air freight to the UAE starts from SAR 45 per kg and arrives in 24โ48 hours through Dammam airport. Because a truck from Al-Ahsa arrives within a day, air is left for documents and small urgent parcels.
Documents and customs
- Personal effects and furniture: ID or Iqama, packing list and the consigneeโs details.
- Dates and goods: an invoice, certificate of origin, and a health certificate for food.
- Car: registration, the ownerโs ID and export plates.
- All: the Fasah authorisation before loading, as the border is three hours away.
Delivery in the UAE
| City | Distance from Al-Ahsa | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | about 650 km | Same or next day |
| Al Ain | about 730 km | 1โ2 days |
| Dubai | about 800 km | 1โ2 days |
| Sharjah and Ajman | about 820 km | 1โ2 days |
| Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | 900โ920 km | 2โ3 days |
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE
How much does shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE cost?
From SAR 65 for a small parcel and SAR 13.5 per kg with Alfaris, and a bedroom set from SAR 1,090.
How long does shipping from Al-Ahsa to the UAE take?
1โ2 days, and a dedicated truck may reach Abu Dhabi the same day.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Al-Ahsa?
Standard freight in a shared load, from SAR 13.5 per kg.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Al-Ahsa?
From SAR 45 per kg, through Dammam airport.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Al-Ahsa 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 from Al-Ahsa to the UAE?
One that prepares clearance before loading and delivers the next day. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set.
How do I ship from Al-Ahsa, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list and a Fasah authorisation.
Is shipping door to door?
Yes, from your home in Hofuf or Al Mubarraz to the consigneeโs address in the UAE.
Do you ship from Al-Ahsa 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. A claim starts from a written remark on the delivery report.
Do you ship Al-Ahsa dates in refrigerated trucks?
Yes, for commercial quantities at a controlled temperature with a health certificate, and in sealed cartons for gifts.
What is the difference between standard and express freight from Al-Ahsa?
Standard is a shared load in 1โ3 days. Express is a dedicated truck arriving the same or the next day.
