Al Basmah International Shipping moves furniture across Dubai from one district to another, from Dubai to any other emirate, and on by road to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the rest of the Gulf, or by sea to distant countries. Our branch is in Deira on Port Saeed Street, and every job starts with a WhatsApp message to +971557643821 with photos of the furniture and both addresses. The team then sets the size of the closed truck, the route and the loading time, and you get a message at each stage, from the truck leaving to the last piece being delivered.
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From Dubai to Anywhere
- Within Dubai: from Deira and Al Qusais to the Marina and Jebel Ali, up to 50 km inside one emirate.
- To other emirates: Sharjah in half an hour, Abu Dhabi in about an hour and a half, Ras Al Khaimah in about an hour and a quarter.
- Abroad: Saudi Arabia by road via Al Ghuwaifat, Oman via the Hatta crossing, farther countries by sea from Jebel Ali port.
- A studio move within Dubai starts from AED 920; longer distances are priced on WhatsApp.
- A service-lift booking and tower move permit come before the truck date.
Dubai is a big city: why a move across it counts as distance
From Al Muteena to Jebel Ali is close to fifty kilometres, and from Mirdif to Dubai Hills it is over thirty, on Sheikh Zayed Road or Al Khail Road at hours that can be jammed. So we treat a move across Dubai like a short trip between two cities: the load is strapped inside the box, the time is chosen away from the rush, and the crew carries a full set of assembly tools, because going back to the depot for one missing spanner costs an hour.
Deira and Bur Dubai
Older buildings with small lifts and narrow streets where truck parking is arranged in advance.
Marina, Jumeirah and JLT
Towers with loading bays and fixed slots; the move permit is requested from management days ahead.
Mirdif, Al Warqa, Al Qusais
Villas and townhouses with wide access: quicker to load, but larger volumes.
Jebel Ali and Dubai South
Popular with people moving near work or the port, and the closest part of Dubai to the Abu Dhabi road.
Dubai districts we collect from and deliver to
| Zone | Districts | What matters for your move |
|---|---|---|
| East Dubai | Deira, Al Rigga, Al Muteena, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Mirdif, Al Warqa | Close to our Deira branch, quick exits to Sharjah and Ajman |
| Central Dubai | Bur Dubai, Karama, Jafiliya, Downtown, Business Bay | Timed service lifts and limited parking around towers |
| West Dubai | Al Barsha, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Dubai Marina, JLT, Palm Jumeirah | Strict building permits; loading is sometimes booked by the hour |
| Newer communities | JVC, Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Silicon Oasis, International City | Wide internal roads, though some are far from the main highways |
| South Dubai | Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Dubai South | The closest districts to the Abu Dhabi road and Al Ghuwaifat |
From Dubai to the other emirates: distances and drive times
The table measures roughly from central Dubai; the real time depends on your district and when the truck sets off. A run to Sharjah can be slower than one to Ras Al Khaimah if the truck leaves in the morning peak, and we take that into account when choosing the slot.
| Dubai to | Approx. distance | Approx. drive time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah | 30 km | 30–60 min | Slowest corridor because of inter-city traffic |
| Ajman | 40 km | 40–60 min | Usually via Emirates Road to avoid Al Ittihad |
| Umm Al Quwain | 60 km | 45–60 min | A fairly open road |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 110 km | about 1 h 15 min | Loading and unloading fit in one day |
| Fujairah | 130 km | about 1 h 30 min | Sheikh Khalifa Highway through the mountains |
| Abu Dhabi | 140 km | about 1 h 30 min | About half an hour less from Jebel Ali |
| Al Ain | 130–150 km | about 1 h 30 min | Direct on the Dubai–Al Ain road |
| Al Ghuwaifat border | about 480 km | about 5 h | Start of the land route to Saudi Arabia |
Steps for shipping furniture out of Dubai
- First WhatsApp message: pickup address in Dubai and destination, floor, whether there is a service lift, plus photos or video of the furniture.
- Volume estimate: the team estimates the cubic metres and chooses one truck or two.
- Building permit: we tell you what the tower or community management needs, or arrange it with them if you authorise us.
- Packing day: in larger homes we pack one day and load early the next morning, ahead of traffic.
- Loading and departure: you get a message when the truck leaves Dubai, with the expected arrival time.
- Delivery: unwrapping, assembling beds and wardrobes, and placing cartons in their rooms.
Packing for a trip that leaves Dubai
Dubai’s coastal humidity and summer heat affect wood and leather when a load stays closed for hours. So:
- Leather sofas get a cotton cover under the film so they do not sweat.
- Wood is protected with blankets and then film; film never goes straight onto a polished surface.
- Paintings and mirrors go in padded cartons or wooden crates, and stand rather than lie flat.
- Fine china and crystal are wrapped piece by piece and gaps in the carton are filled.
- Smart devices and their cables share one bag so nothing goes missing.
From Dubai to Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Gulf and the world
For the Kingdom, the truck heads west from Dubai through Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra to the Al Ghuwaifat border and enters at Al Batha. For Oman, the nearest route from Dubai is the Hatta crossing. Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait are reached after crossing Saudi territory. For countries the road cannot reach, furniture is loaded into a sea container at Jebel Ali port after export packing. The full Saudi route is explained in our UAE to Saudi Arabia shipping guide.
What to prepare before your furniture leaves the country
- Your passport copy plus both sides of your Emirates ID.
- Proof of residence or a work visa in the destination country.
- A list of every carton and its contents, which the crew prepares with you while packing.
- Details of the person receiving the shipment.
Ask the team about restricted items in your destination before packing: pulling something out of a sealed carton at the border holds up the whole truck.
Dubai offices and heavy pieces
Companies moving from Business Bay or JLT to new premises in Sharjah or Abu Dhabi need a move that does not stop work. We usually start on Thursday evening or after hours, tag every desk, chair and filing cabinet with a number matching its place on the new floor plan, and pack screens and printers in their own cartons. At home, a safe, a piano or home-gym equipment is lifted with special gear and an extra crew, so list them in your first message and they get a place at the front of the truck.
Urgent pieces by air from Dubai
If the truck or container will arrive days after you, send by air whatever you need from day one: a carton of clothes, official papers, a laptop, small toys for the children. Air freight suits light weights only; it complements the main shipment rather than replacing it.
Furniture moving prices in Dubai start from
| Home type within Dubai | From |
|---|---|
| Studio | AED 920 |
| One bedroom | AED 1,100 |
| Two bedrooms | AED 1,650 |
| Three-bedroom villa | AED 3,700 |
| Dubai to another emirate or abroad, a single item, or an office | Send the details on WhatsApp and get your price |
Factors that set the price of your move from Dubai
| Factor | How it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Amount of furniture | Each extra room means more space in the box and possibly a second truck. |
| Floor and lift | A tower with a booked service lift differs from an older block with a small passenger lift. |
| How far the destination is | Ajman is not Fujairah, and Fujairah is not the Al Ghuwaifat border. |
| Packing grade | Local-move wrap, or export packing with wooden crates. |
| Dismantling and assembly | Large wardrobes, children’s rooms and kitchens. |
| Day and hour | Month-ends are in demand; night-time office moves are planned separately. |
| Parking and permits | Fees at some towers, or a parking spot far from the entrance. |
Tips for moving your furniture out of Dubai
- Ask tower management for a service-lift slot before booking the truck, not the other way round.
- If your lease ends before the new home is ready, keep the furniture for a while in furniture storage in Dubai.
- Do not put large plants in a closed box for a long trip; take them in your car.
- Ask about optional insurance if you have artwork or valuable furniture.
Warning: Some Dubai towers do not allow loading on Fridays or after a set hour in the evening. Check with building management, or the truck may arrive and be refused at the loading bay.
Moving your whole home within Dubai? Our home movers in Dubai guide walks through the move room by room. If it is about particular pieces, furniture movers in Dubai covers dismantling and assembling each one. For the wider picture across all emirates, see furniture moving in and out of the UAE.
Questions people ask when moving furniture from Dubai
How long does it take to move furniture from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?
About an hour and a half on the road, longer at peak times. With loading and unloading, a mid-sized apartment moves in one working day.
Do you move from Dubai to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, by road via Al Ghuwaifat to Al Batha and on to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah or elsewhere, once the inventory and documents are ready.
What is the nearest route for moving furniture from Dubai to Oman?
Usually through the Hatta crossing. The final route depends on where your new home in Oman is, so send the city on WhatsApp.
Do you work with towers that require a move permit?
Yes, it is normal in the Marina, JLT and Downtown. We confirm what is needed and set the time with building management.
Can you move one item from Dubai to Sharjah or Ajman?
Yes, priced by the item and the distance. Send a photo and both addresses on WhatsApp.
How do I know when the truck will arrive?
You get a WhatsApp message when it leaves Dubai with the expected arrival time, then another when it arrives.
Do you ship furniture by sea from Dubai?
Yes, to countries the road cannot reach, in a container from Jebel Ali port after export packing.
Furniture in Dubai, destination anywhere?
Send the photos and both addresses on WhatsApp and get the price and a closed-truck date.
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