Villa furniture in the capital needs its own approach: a twenty-piece majlis, a dining table for twelve, a crystal chandelier, a safe in the study and sometimes a piano in the hall. As furniture movers in Abu Dhabi, Al Basmah International Shipping moves this kind of furniture between Khalifa City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Shamkha, Al Reem and beyond, with crews trained in dismantling and assembly, lifting gear for heavy pieces and closed trucks with tail-lifts. Send photos of the villa and its pieces on WhatsApp to +971557643821 and we will arrange the survey and price.
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Heavy Pieces, Handled Safely
- Steel safes, pianos, marble and granite tables, chandeliers and home gym equipment.
- Dollies, lifting straps and load-spreading boards, with as many movers as the piece needs.
- Villa bedrooms, built-in wardrobes and majlis sets dismantled and rebuilt.
- Company offices moved on the Corniche, Al Maryah Island and in Mussafah.
- Protection for marble stairs, floors and garden paths.
- Prices start from AED 3,700 for a three-bedroom villa and AED 920 for a studio.
Survey before lifting
We see the heavy piece and its route from room to truck by video or a visit before setting crew size and equipment.
Crew sized to the weight
A safe or piano may need four movers or more, and we do not send a smaller team to cut the price.
Tail-lift trucks
The tail-lift raises heavy pieces into the truck body without carrying them on anyone’s back.
Abu Dhabi areas we serve
Abu Dhabi is spread out, and Saadiyat Island to Al Shamkha is more than forty kilometres. We schedule the crew by area and start early when the move runs between the islands and the mainland.
| Area | Housing | Frequent requests |
|---|---|---|
| Khalifa City | Large family villas | Majlis sets, big dining tables, safes |
| Mohammed Bin Zayed City | Villas and flats | Several bedrooms, children’s beds, built-in wardrobes |
| Al Shamkha and Riyadh (south of Al Shamkha) | New villas | New flat-pack furniture and gym equipment |
| Shakhbout City and Bani Yas | Villas | Solid wood furniture and chandeliers |
| Al Reem Island | Tower flats | Service-lift booking, sofas and bedrooms |
| Saadiyat and Yas Island | Upscale villas and flats | Marble, art pieces, garden furniture |
| Al Raha Beach and Al Reef | Villas and townhouses | Garden and outdoor tables |
| Al Khalidiyah, Al Bateen, Al Mushrif | Older villas and flats | Traditional wood furniture and bookcases |
| Mussafah and the Corniche | Offices and warehouses | Offices, filing cabinets, steel racking |
What makes Abu Dhabi villa furniture different?
A villa means floors and staircases, and pieces larger than anything in a flat. What we find most often in Abu Dhabi villas:
- Arabic majlis sets with long sofas, heavy cushions and sometimes made-to-measure wooden bases.
- Dining tables with marble or solid wood tops for ten or twelve chairs.
- Crystal chandeliers whose drops are removed and boxed set by set.
- Built-in wardrobes, some of which come out and some of which stay with the house.
- A home gym: treadmill, exercise bike, weights.
- Outdoor furniture in the garden or around the pool.
Before moving day we agree with you on what is dismantled and what stays, especially built-in wardrobes, since the lease may not allow removing them.
Dismantling and assembling bedrooms and majlis sets
| Piece | Dismantling | Wrapping and assembly |
|---|---|---|
| Master bed with tall wooden headboard | Headboard, frame and base separated | Blankets for the wood; tall headboards anchored to the wall |
| Six-door wardrobe | Doors and hinges first, then the carcass into panels | Panels numbered, doors aligned after assembly |
| Arabic majlis | Sofas, cushions and bases separated | Fabric in stretch film, rearranged to the new room’s size |
| Large dining table | Top off the base, legs removed if possible | Top crated, chairs wrapped and stacked carefully |
| Crystal chandelier | Drops and arms removed, power disconnected | Each set in a numbered box; rehanging with a technician on request |
| Dresser and wall mirrors | Mirrors taken down from the wall | Wooden crates, carried upright |
Lifting gear for heavy pieces
Heavy pieces are not moved by force. We use gear that spreads the weight and keeps every movement controlled, and we plan the route first: door widths, stair turns, floor type and lift capacity if there is one.
| Equipment | What it does | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeled dolly | Carries the piece over level ground without lifting | Safes and large fridges |
| Stair-climbing dolly | Takes the piece down one step at a time, steadily | A first-floor safe |
| Shoulder lifting straps | Shift the load to the shoulders instead of the back | Wardrobes and large tops |
| Piano board | Holds the piano upright and secured | Upright and grand pianos |
| Load-spreading boards | Stop tiles cracking under the piece | Safes and marble |
| Truck tail-lift | Raises the piece into the truck body | Every heavy item |
If a piece is upstairs and the staircase is too narrow for it, we tell you during the survey and discuss options before the date. For valuable pieces, ask the team about optional insurance.
Steps for moving your villa furniture
- Photograph the rooms and the large and heavy pieces and send them on WhatsApp with both villa locations.
- A video survey, or a visit for large villas, to work out equipment and crew size.
- Price on WhatsApp, then the date and an agreed list of what is dismantled and what stays.
- Moving day: floors and stairs protected, then dismantling and wrapping starting from the top floor.
- Loading: heavy pieces first at the front of the truck; glass and chandeliers at the back away from movement.
- WhatsApp messages at departure and arrival.
- Assembly in the new villa following the room plan, then a walk-through with you.
Office furniture moves in Abu Dhabi
We move company offices between Corniche towers, Al Maryah Island, Khalifa City and Mussafah warehouses, working after hours or on days off and numbering each piece against the new office plan.
- Large wooden executive desks have their tops removed and are wrapped in blankets.
- Steel warehouse racking is dismantled and bundled by height.
- Steel filing cabinets go on dollies once their drawers are emptied.
- Meeting tables are dismantled and set back in place according to the plan.
Moving a single piece within Abu Dhabi
You do not need to move the whole villa to call us. Many Abu Dhabi customers ask us for one particular piece: a safe bought from a showroom in Mussafah, a treadmill going from the ground floor to the roof, a marble table given to a relative in Bani Yas, or a full majlis moving into the guest annex. For these we send a truck of the right size and a crew that matches the weight, with the same wrapping and gear.
- A heavy piece from a showroom to your home, placed where you want it.
- Furniture redistributed between villa floors or between the villa and its annex.
- A piece moving from the family home to a son’s or daughter’s house.
The price here depends on the piece’s weight, its floor and the distance, so send a photo and rough dimensions on WhatsApp.
Protecting the villa during the move
Marble stairs are the most vulnerable part of a villa, because heavy pieces cross them and their edges chip easily. We cover the steps with boards and blankets, wrap the banisters, lay a runner from the entrance to the truck and protect the garden paving if the truck parks away from the door.
Carpentry adjustments
A majlis built for an old room may need rearranging for the new one, and a tall wardrobe may need anchoring to the wall. The carpenter with the crew proposes the change, explains it and carries it out only with your approval.
Furniture moving prices in Abu Dhabi
| Move size | Price |
|---|---|
| Studio | Starts from AED 920 |
| One-bedroom flat | Starts from AED 1,100 |
| Two-bedroom flat | Starts from AED 1,650 |
| Three-bedroom villa | Starts from AED 3,700 |
| Safe, piano or other heavy piece | Send the details on WhatsApp and get your price |
| Office or warehouse | Send the details on WhatsApp and get your price |
| To another emirate or abroad | Send the details on WhatsApp and get your price |
What decides the price in Abu Dhabi?
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Volume | A five-bedroom villa with two majlis rooms sometimes needs two trucks. |
| Floors and lifts | Internal villa stairs multiply the effort with heavy pieces. |
| Distance | Saadiyat to Al Shamkha is farther than a move within Khalifa City. |
| Packing level | Crates for marble and chandeliers differ from standard wrapping. |
| Dismantling | Built-in wardrobes and made-to-measure majlis sets take longer. |
| Timing | Month-ends and lease-renewal seasons see more demand. |
| Parking and permits | Al Reem and Corniche towers require a lift slot and a permit in advance. |
You can also send the request through the quote page.
Tips before a villa move
- Agree with the landlord about built-in wardrobes and curtains before dismantling.
- Empty the safe and keep its keys and codes with you.
- Photograph the chandelier before it is taken down so the drops are easier to rearrange.
- Tell us about anything on the roof, in the annex or in the driver’s room.
- Prepare a room plan for the new villa.
Warning: Never let a piano be carried on its side or a safe be moved over marble stairs without protective boards. The first harms the inner action; the second can chip the stair edges.
Air freight for urgent pieces
When relocating from Abu Dhabi to another country, light urgent items can fly, while the large furniture goes by road to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf or by sea beyond. Details are in furniture moving in and out of Abu Dhabi. Moving a whole home with all its contents is explained in home movers in Abu Dhabi, and the other emirates in furniture movers in the UAE.
Storing villa furniture
If the new villa is still being finished, we store the furniture dismantled and wrapped, then return and assemble it. See furniture storage in Abu Dhabi.
Frequently asked questions about furniture moving in Abu Dhabi
Do you move heavy steel safes?
Yes, with stair-climbing dollies, straps and load-spreading boards, and a crew sized to the safe’s weight.
Can you dismantle a crystal chandelier and hang it again?
We dismantle the chandelier and box its drops in numbered sets; rehanging in the new villa is done with a technician on request.
Do you move pianos?
Yes, on a dedicated piano board that keeps it upright, with a padded cover and enough movers.
How long does a three-bedroom villa move within Abu Dhabi take?
Usually a full working day covering dismantling, wrapping, transport and assembly, longer if there are many heavy pieces.
Do you serve Al Reem and Saadiyat?
Yes. We arrange the lift slot and move permit in towers and start early for moves between the islands and the mainland.
How do I get news of the move?
You get a WhatsApp message from the crew when loading starts, when the truck leaves, when it arrives and when the last piece is in place.
A heavy piece or a whole villa in Abu Dhabi?
Send photos and both locations, and we will set the equipment, crew and price with you.
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