Shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris International Shipping start from SAR 135 for a small carton up to 10 kg, SAR 13.5 per kg by road and SAR 45 per kg by air. A bedroom set starts from SAR 1,090, apartment furniture from SAR 1,365, and a car from SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier. Prices run from Riyadh and the Eastern Province to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with road delivery in 1โ3 days.
Currency: Saudi riyal ยท Prices are starting prices ยท Pricing basis: per carton, then per kg, then per cubic metre, then per truck ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping rates to the UAE at a glance
- Small carton (up to 10 kg): from SAR 135.
- Medium carton (10โ20 kg): from SAR 205.
- Small parcel (1โ5 kg): from SAR 65.
- Per kg by road: from SAR 13.5 for personal effects and SAR 7.3 for volumes above 100 kg.
- Per kg by air: from SAR 45, and a box up to 15 kg from SAR 290.
- Furniture: a single item from SAR 775, a bedroom set from SAR 1,090 and an apartment from SAR 1,365.
- Car: from SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier and SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier.
- Goods: from SAR 730 per cubic metre, and a 20 ft container by sea from SAR 2,275.
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Table of shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small parcel | 1โ5 kg | SAR 65 | 1โ5 days |
| Small carton | up to 10 kg | SAR 135 | 1โ5 days |
| Medium carton | 10โ20 kg | SAR 205 | 1โ5 days |
| Personal effects | per kg above 20 kg | SAR 13.5 | 1โ5 days |
| Volumes and goods | per kg above 100 kg | SAR 7.3 | 2โ5 days |
| Air box | up to 15 kg | SAR 290 | 24โ48 hours |
| Air freight | per kg | SAR 45 | 24โ48 hours |
| Single furniture item | sofa, wardrobe or table | SAR 775 | 2โ5 days |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,090 | 1โ3 days |
| Apartment furniture | two to three rooms | SAR 1,365 | 1โ3 days |
| Villa furniture | dedicated truck | After a free survey | 1โ3 days |
| Part-load goods | per cubic metre | SAR 730 | 2โ5 days |
| Car on a shared carrier | sedan | SAR 1,090 | 2โ5 days |
| Car on a dedicated enclosed carrier | one car | SAR 2,275 | 1โ3 days |
| 20 ft container | by sea to Jebel Ali | SAR 2,275 | 7โ12 days |
| 40 ft container | by sea to Jebel Ali | SAR 3,300 | 7โ12 days |
| Heavy equipment and raw materials | by weight and type | Quoted on request | 2โ5 days |
๐ What these prices cover
Door-to-door transport, loading and unloading. Furniture prices include dismantling, packing and assembly. They exclude any UAE customs duty, wooden crates and storage.
How do rates to the UAE vary by pickup city?
The rate from Saudi Arabia to the UAE follows your cityโs distance from Al Batha Crossing. Riyadh and the Eastern Province are closest, so theirs are the starting prices. The Western Region is about a thousand kilometres farther, and the difference shows in cars and whole households more than in cartons.
| Pickup city | Small carton | Car | Furniture | Road transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam and Al-Ahsa | from SAR 135 | from SAR 1,090 | bedroom set from SAR 1,090 | 1โ2 days |
| Riyadh | from SAR 135 | from SAR 1,090 | bedroom set from SAR 1,090 | 1โ3 days |
| Qassim | from SAR 135 | from SAR 1,090 | bedroom set from SAR 1,090 | 2โ4 days |
| Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah | from SAR 135 | from SAR 2,320 | small apartment with dismantling, packing and clearance from SAR 4,550 | 3โ5 days |
Furniture shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Furniture shipping to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 775 for a single item and SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set. Furniture is priced by the space it takes in the truck, not its weight, which is why dismantling lowers the price.
| Furniture volume | Usual truck | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Single item | Space in a shared truck | SAR 775 |
| Complete bedroom set | Space in a shared truck | SAR 1,090 |
| Two- to three-room apartment | Enclosed Dyna | SAR 1,365 |
| A floor or a large apartment | Enclosed lorry | After a free survey |
| Villa | Trailer or two trucks | After a free survey |
Car shipping rates 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 from Riyadh and SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier. From Jeddah the price starts from SAR 2,320 because of the distance.
| Service | From Riyadh and the east | From Jeddah | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared carrier | from SAR 1,090 | from SAR 2,320 | 2โ5 days |
| Dedicated enclosed carrier | from SAR 2,275 | Quoted on request | 1โ3 days |
- What changes the price: the carโs size, the carrier type, and the pickup and delivery cities.
- Outside the freight charge: 5% customs duty on value for permanent registration in the UAE, plus the technical test and registration.
Carton and parcel rates: per carton or per kg?
| Weight | By road | By air |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 kg | SAR 135 per carton | SAR 290 for a box up to 15 kg |
| 10โ20 kg | SAR 205 per carton | SAR 45 per kg |
| Over 20 kg | SAR 13.5 per kg | SAR 45 per kg |
A large, light carton is charged by air on its volumetric weight: length ร width ร height in centimetres รท 6,000, with the price worked out on the higher of the two weights. By road, large light shipments are priced per cubic metre.
Air freight rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE with Alfaris starts from SAR 45 per kg, with a box up to 15 kg from SAR 290, and arrives in 24โ48 hours. It suits documents, samples and urgent parcels under 30 kg; above that, road is roughly three times cheaper.
Rates for goods and containers
| Service | Pricing basis | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Part load (LTL) | per cubic metre | SAR 730 |
| Part load (LTL) | per kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Full truckload (FTL) | per truck and type | Quoted by load |
| 20 ft container by sea | port to Jebel Ali | SAR 2,275 |
| 40 ft container by sea | port to Jebel Ali | SAR 3,300 |
| Part load (LTL) for volumes | per kg above 100 kg | SAR 7.3 |
Rates for shipping electrical appliances to the UAE
| Appliance | Starts from | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TV screen | SAR 230 | In its carton or a padded crate, loaded upright |
| Household appliance (washer, fridge or oven) | SAR 275 | Packed with foam corners |
| Air conditioner | SAR 550 | Removed by a technician with pipes capped |
Economy or express: how much is the price gap?
| Option | Transit | Price | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared road (economy) | 1โ5 days | from SAR 13.5 per kg | Anyone not in a hurry |
| Dedicated truck (fast) | 1โ3 days | per truck | Anyone with a fixed date |
| Air (fastest) | 24โ48 hours | from SAR 45 per kg | Urgent parcels |
When does the price drop? Volumes and contracts
- With volume: the rate per kg falls from SAR 13.5 for personal effects to SAR 7.3 above 100 kg.
- Consolidated parcels: combining several sendersโ parcels on one trip lowers the price of each.
- Repeat shipping: companies and online stores shipping regularly are priced at a contract rate.
- Services within the price: furniture prices include packing, so it is not charged as an extra.
- Payment method and timing: set when the price is confirmed.
What factors set the shipping rate to the UAE?
- Weight and volume: the basis of every price.
- Pickup and delivery cities: being near Al Batha lowers the price; the Northern Emirates add a little.
- Truck type: shared by space, or dedicated by the whole truck.
- Added services: dismantling and assembly, wooden crates, storage and insurance.
- Floors and lifts: an upper floor without a lift needs more crew.
- Season: summer and late December push demand up.
How to work out your shipmentโs cost: worked examples
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 small cartons | 5 ร SAR 135 | SAR 675 |
| 2 medium cartons | 2 ร SAR 205 | SAR 410 |
| 80 kg of belongings by road | 80 ร SAR 13.5 | SAR 1,080 |
| 12 kg air parcel | 12 ร SAR 45 | SAR 540 |
| 4 cubic metres of goods | 4 ร SAR 730 | SAR 2,920 |
| Apartment furniture + car from Riyadh | 1,365 + 1,090 | SAR 2,455 |
Work out your shipmentโs volume in cubic metres with the CBM calculator.
The cheapest shipping rate from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
The cheapest shipping rate from Saudi Arabia to the UAE is shared road freight with Alfaris: SAR 65 for a small parcel, SAR 13.5 per kg, and SAR 7.3 per kg for volumes above 100 kg.
- Share the truck: you pay for your space only.
- Dismantle the furniture: a dismantled bed takes a third of its volume.
- Send your cartons as one shipment.
- Pick a date outside summer and late December.
The modes are compared in the guide to the cheapest shipping company to the UAE.
Related guides on shipping to the UAE
- Road freight company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
- Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
- Commercial cargo shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
- Shipping company from Riyadh to the UAE
- Shipping company from Jeddah to the UAE
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Frequently asked questions about shipping rates from Saudi Arabia to the UAE
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE cost?
From SAR 135 for a small carton up to 10 kg and SAR 13.5 per kg by road with Alfaris. A bedroom set from SAR 1,090 and a car from SAR 1,090.
What is the rate per kg from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
SAR 13.5 per kg to start by road for personal effects, SAR 7.3 for volumes above 100 kg, and SAR 45 per kg by air.
How much does a small parcel cost to ship to the UAE?
From SAR 65 for a parcel of 1 to 5 kg by road.
How much does a screen or air conditioner cost to ship to the UAE?
A screen from SAR 230, an air conditioner from SAR 550 and a household appliance from SAR 275.
How much does a carton cost to ship to the UAE?
SAR 135 to start for a small carton up to 10 kg and SAR 205 for a medium one up to 20 kg.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
From SAR 1,090 on a shared carrier from Riyadh, SAR 2,320 from Jeddah, and SAR 2,275 on a dedicated enclosed carrier.
What is the air freight rate per kg to the UAE?
From SAR 45 per kg, and a box up to 15 kg from SAR 290, on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
What is the cheapest way to ship to the UAE?
Shared road freight: a small parcel from SAR 65, per kg from SAR 13.5, and from SAR 7.3 for volumes above 100 kg.
How much does a bedroom set cost to ship from Saudi Arabia to the UAE?
From SAR 1,090 with dismantling, packing and assembly, and apartment furniture from SAR 1,365.
Do the prices include customs duty?
No. The prices are door-to-door freight, and any UAE customs duty is calculated separately. Used furniture for someone relocating is usually exempt.
Which is the best furniture mover to the UAE at a fair price?
One that gives you an itemised price before loading. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,090 for a bedroom set, and the survey is free.
How do I get the exact price of my shipment?
Send the weight or photos of the items and the pickup and delivery cities to 0565967337, and the price reaches you the same day.
Is door-to-door shipping included at these prices?
Yes. All prices run from your address in Saudi Arabia to the consigneeโs address in the UAE, in 1โ5 days by road.
Is insurance included in the price?
No. Insurance is optional and calculated as a percentage of the declared value.
