Alfaris International Shipping is a shipping company from Jeddah to the UAE with three modes: by road via Riyadh and Al Batha Crossing in 3โ5 days, by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to Jebel Ali in 7โ12 days, and by air from King Abdulaziz airport in 24โ48 hours. Prices start from SAR 135 per carton, SAR 13.5 per kg by road, SAR 45 per kg by air, SAR 2,275 for a 20 ft container and SAR 2,320 to ship a car.
By road: Jeddah โ Taif โ Riyadh โ Al Batha โ Al Ghuwaifat โ Dubai, about 2,000 km ยท By sea: Jeddah Islamic Port โ Jebel Ali ยท By air: about 3 hours ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Jeddah to the UAE at a glance
- By road: 3โ5 days, the best fit for furniture, cars and cartons.
- By sea: 7โ12 days, the cheapest for containers and heavy equipment.
- By air: 24โ48 hours, for parcels, documents and samples.
- Prices: a carton from SAR 135, from SAR 13.5 per kg and a bedroom set from SAR 1,090.
- A small apartment: from SAR 4,550 with dismantling, packing and clearance.
- A car: from SAR 2,320 from Jeddah.
- Commercial freight: hotel, restaurant and company equipment under a contract and delivery schedule.
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Route details and transit time from Jeddah to the UAE
Jeddah is the farthest major Saudi city from the UAE by road: a truck crosses the Kingdom from west to east before reaching Al Batha Crossing. That is why Jeddah has what Riyadh lacks: a port that makes the sea a real option for heavy shipments.
| Mode | Route | Transit | Starts from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road | Jeddah โ Taif โ Riyadh โ Al Batha | 3โ5 days | SAR 13.5 per kg | Furniture, cars and cartons |
| Sea | Jeddah Islamic Port โ Bab el-Mandeb โ Jebel Ali | 7โ12 days | SAR 2,275 per 20 ft container | Containers, equipment and heavy goods |
| Air | King Abdulaziz airport โ Dubai or Abu Dhabi | 24โ48 hours | SAR 45 per kg | Parcels, documents and samples |
| Road leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah โ Taif โ Riyadh | about 950 km | 10 hours |
| Riyadh โ Al Batha Crossing | about 550 km | 6 hours |
| Al Batha and Al Ghuwaifat | โ | two hours to a day |
| Al Ghuwaifat โ Dubai | about 490 km | 5 hours |
Shipping prices from Jeddah to the UAE
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | up to 10 kg | SAR 135 |
| Personal effects | per kg by road | SAR 13.5 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 45 |
| Bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 |
| Small apartment | with dismantling, packing and clearance | SAR 4,550 |
| Part-load goods | per cubic metre | SAR 730 |
| 20 ft container | by sea to Jebel Ali | SAR 2,275 |
| 40 ft container | by sea to Jebel Ali | SAR 3,300 |
| Car | road carrier | SAR 2,320 |
๐ Why does the Jeddah price differ from Riyadhโs?
Cartons and parcels cost the same, as they travel in shared loads. The difference shows in cars and whole households, because a truck from Jeddah covers about a thousand kilometres more.
Shipping hotel, restaurant and company equipment
Jeddah is a city of hotels, restaurants and trade, and much of what ships from it to the UAE is operating equipment rather than household furniture. These shipments are prepared differently from a home move.
| Equipment | Preparation | Usual mode |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, display fridges, grills) | Gas and power disconnected, fixed on timber bases | Road by dedicated truck, or a container |
| Hotel and restaurant furniture (tables, chairs, beds) | Stacked and wrapped by the pallet, numbered by hall or room | Road or sea |
| Office devices and servers | Anti-static wrapping and padded crates | Road in an enclosed truck |
| Exhibition and dรฉcor equipment | Wooden crates, loaded upright | Road |
| Heavy equipment and generators | A timber base and crane lifting | An open-top container or low-bed |
The shipping contract: what does it contain?
- Parties and addresses: sender, consignee and the loading and delivery sites.
- Description of the shipment: a numbered list of pieces or pallets, with weight and value.
- Mode and date: road, sea or air, with the loading date and expected delivery date.
- The price and its items: transport, packing and clearance, and what is outside the price.
- Insurance: if requested, with its rate and limits.
- Responsibilities: who prepares the documents and who pays customs duty.
- For companies: a phased delivery schedule where the shipment moves in batches.
Furniture and cartons from Jeddah
- Furniture: a bedroom set from SAR 1,090, and a small apartment from SAR 4,550 with dismantling, packing and clearance.
- Jeddahโs humidity: fabrics and mattresses are dried before packing so moisture is not sealed in with them for five days.
- Cartons: from SAR 135 for a carton up to 10 kg, collected from Jeddah and Makkah.
- Details: in the guide to the furniture moving company from Jeddah to the UAE.
Car shipping from Jeddah to the UAE
Shipping a car from Jeddah to the UAE starts from SAR 2,320 with Alfaris on a road carrier, taking 4โ7 days. It can also ship by sea inside a container from Jeddah port, alongside goods or furniture.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs ID, and export plates or a transit authorisation.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel and an empty car.
- In the UAE: 5% of value for permanent registration, plus a technical test.
Sea freight from Jeddah Islamic Port to Jebel Ali
A 20 ft container from Jeddah to Jebel Ali starts from SAR 2,275 and a 40 ft from SAR 3,300, taking 7โ12 days. The container is loaded at your warehouse and enters the port the same day. Sea is cheaper than road for heavy loads and about a week slower.
Air freight from Jeddah to the UAE
Air freight from Jeddah to the UAE starts from SAR 45 per kg and arrives in 24โ48 hours. From Jeddah, air saves four days of road, so it is chosen for parcels, samples and urgent spare parts more often than from Riyadh.
Documents and customs
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Personal effects and furniture | ID or Iqama + packing list + consignee details |
| Equipment and goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certificate of origin + bill of lading for sea |
| Car | Registration + ownerโs ID + export plates |
| All | The brokerโs authorisation through the Fasah platform |
- Used equipment: valued in its condition, at 5% where of foreign origin.
- Used furniture: usually exempt for someone relocating.
- GCC origin: exempt with a certified certificate of origin.
Pickup in Jeddah and delivery in the UAE
- Pickup: from Jeddahโs northern and southern districts, Al Khumrah and the Industrial Area, and from Makkah and Taif by appointment.
- Delivery: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
- Commercial equipment: straight to the establishmentโs site, by appointment with its management.
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The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to the UAE
For cartons and a little furniture: a shared road load, from SAR 13.5 per kg. For equipment and heavy goods: a sea container, from SAR 2,275. Choosing the mode by weight and time is the biggest saving from Jeddah.
Related guides
- Furniture moving company from Jeddah to the UAE
- Shipping company from Jeddah to Dubai
- Road freight company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
- Shipping company from Riyadh to the UAE
- Commercial cargo shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to the UAE
How much does shipping from Jeddah to the UAE cost?
From SAR 135 per carton and SAR 13.5 per kg by road with Alfaris, and a 20 ft container by sea from SAR 2,275.
How long does shipping from Jeddah to the UAE take?
3โ5 days by road, 7โ12 days by sea and 24โ48 hours by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to the UAE?
A shared road load for cartons, and a sea container for heavy goods and equipment.
What is the air freight rate per kg from Jeddah?
From SAR 45 per kg from King Abdulaziz airport.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to the UAE?
From SAR 2,320 on a road carrier, taking 4โ7 days.
Which is the best furniture mover from Jeddah to the UAE?
One that dries and packs for Jeddahโs humidity and clears at both borders. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set.
How do I send a shipment from Jeddah, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337 and the mode and price are set. You need an ID or Iqama, a packing list and a Fasah authorisation; goods also need an invoice and certificate of origin.
Is door-to-door shipping available from Jeddah?
Yes, from your address in Jeddah or Makkah to the consigneeโs address in the UAE.
Do you ship from Jeddah to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
Yes, and to Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, set out in the shipping contract with its rate and limits.
Do you ship restaurant and hotel equipment?
Yes, by dedicated truck or container, with gas and power disconnected and the equipment fixed on bases.
Which is better from Jeddah: road or sea?
Road is a week faster and suits furniture and cars. Sea is cheaper for containers and heavy equipment.
