In Umm Al Quwain you can store your household belongings without paying for a whole warehouse you do not need. Al Basmah International Shipping comes to your door, loads your furniture and boxes, wraps whatever needs wrapping, and sends you a WhatsApp list of every item with its photo, then stores everything in clean, ventilated warehouses on raised pallets and steel racks. If you only have a few things, storage starts from AED 135 a month.
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We wrote this guide for small households: a family in a flat in Al Salamah or Al Ramlah, someone living alone, or a couple waiting for a new home. It explains how to keep the cost low, when it is worth packing yourself and when to leave it to the team, and how collection from your door works until your things come back to you.
Storage made simple
- Collection from your door anywhere in Umm Al Quwain
- Only a few things? A part pallet starts from AED 135 per month
- Studio from 740, 1-bedroom from 920, 2-bedroom from 1,380, 3-bedroom from AED 1,850 per month
- Pack it yourself and save, or let the team pack with its own materials
- Photograph your things and send them on WhatsApp +971557643821 for the price
Is storage right for you? Situations we see often in Umm Al Quwain
Storage makes sense when your belongings will have nowhere to go for a set period and you want them back exactly as they were. Most requests from small households come in these situations:
- Your tenancy has ended and the new home, in Umm Al Quwain or elsewhere, has not been handed over yet.
- The landlord is repainting or redoing the bathrooms and kitchen and needs the home empty.
- A long holiday or temporary work in another country.
- Leaving the UAE but wanting to keep a few pieces until a decision is made.
- A student or employee living in a room or studio who does not want to sell their things at a loss.
- A small shop or office needing space for seasonal stock, files or spare furniture.
If the gap is only two or three days, moving your things straight to the new home may be enough. If it is a week or more, storage usually works out cheaper than paying extra rent.
Furniture storage prices in Umm Al Quwain start from
These are monthly rents for the space. Collection, packing and delivery are priced separately according to volume and distance, which is why two homes with the same number of rooms can end up with different totals. For the exact total, send the details on WhatsApp and we will send you the price.
| Space | Suits | Monthly from |
|---|---|---|
| Part pallet | A few boxes and items | AED 135 |
| Studio | A studio or a single room | AED 740 |
| 1-bedroom | A small home with one bedroom | AED 920 |
| 2-bedroom | A small family | AED 1,380 |
| 3-bedroom | A three-bedroom flat or house | AED 1,850 |
How to keep your storage cost down
Most small households pay more than they need to for two reasons: storing things that are not worth it, and booking more space than they use. These are practical ways to cut the bill without risking your belongings.
A part pallet instead of a full space
If what you want to store is ten boxes, two suitcases and a TV, you do not need studio space. We place your things on a section of a pallet set aside and labelled in your name, so you pay the smallest price band. This option is popular with people renting a room or travelling over the summer.
Clear out before you store
Every item that goes into the warehouse costs you every month. The old sofa you plan to replace, the broken plastic wardrobe and the appliances that no longer work all take up space. Selling or donating them before collection saves more than you might expect if the period runs long.
Dismantle and stack
Beds, wardrobes and tables take far less room once taken apart. Boxes of one size stack to an even height, unlike loose bags and suitcases that leave gaps.
Pack what you can yourself
Clothes, books, toys and unbreakable kitchenware can be boxed by you before the collection date. Glass, appliances and large furniture are better left to the team. The table shows the difference:
| Item | Packing yourself | Packing by the team |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lower; you only pay for cartons if you need them | Packing materials and labour are added |
| Best for | Clothes, books, toys, unbreakable dishes | Glass, mirrors, appliances, sofas, beds and wardrobes |
| Time | You need a day or two before the date | Done on collection day |
| Risk | An overfilled or unprotected box can be damaged | Multi-layer materials and corner guards |
| Inventory | Sealed boxes are listed by number and the contents you wrote | Every piece is listed with a photo |
Prepare your own boxes and leave only the large and fragile items to the team. That cuts the time and cost on collection day and keeps your things protected.
What raises or lowers the price?
| Factor | Effect on the price |
|---|---|
| Volume | The basis of it all: a part pallet costs less than a studio space, and a studio less than a flat. |
| Duration | Tell us the expected period; several months is calculated differently from a few weeks. |
| Packing | Boxing up yourself lowers the bill; packing by the team adds a line based on the number of items. |
| Floor and lift | A ground-floor house is easier than a high-floor flat with no lift. |
| Distance | The distance from your home to the warehouse, then to the delivery address, sets the transport cost. |
| Retrieval visits | Taking things out in batches means more visits, and each visit is priced on its own. |
Collection from your door: how it works
You will not need to hire a truck or look for workers. All you do is message us; the team arranges the rest:
- Photos or a video call: send photos of your things on WhatsApp, or we video-call you to see the rooms.
- Space and price estimate: we tell you the suggested space and the cost of collection, plus packing if you want it.
- A time that suits you: we set the collection day, and you let the building watchman know if you live in a flat.
- Loading and packing: the team dismantles what is needed, wraps the pieces and loads your ready boxes.
- Inventory list: it reaches you on WhatsApp with box numbers and item photos.
- Stacking in the warehouse: on pallets and racks in a spot labelled with your name.
- Return: when needed, we deliver all or part of your things to the address you choose.
You get a WhatsApp update at every stage, from your things leaving the house to being stacked in the warehouse, and again whenever a return request is ready.
Packing your things for storage the right way
Whether you pack yourself or leave it to the team, these rules are what protect your belongings through months of storage:
- Dismantle beds and wardrobes, bag the screws and tie the bag to the piece itself.
- Put mattresses in sealed mattress bags.
- Cover leather or fabric sofas with breathable covers, never plastic wrapped straight onto leather.
- Protect the corners of tables and mirrors with cardboard or foam guards.
- Put silica packs in boxes of clothes and small electronics.
- Label every box with its contents; put heavy things in small boxes and light things in large ones.
How we protect your things from coastal humidity
Umm Al Quwain sits on the sea, surrounded by creeks and lagoons, and the summer air is humid and salty. Humidity makes MDF swell, fades fabrics and leaves marks on leather trapped under plastic. So we rely on three things: lifting everything off the floor, ventilation, and wrapping that breathes.
- Wooden pallets and steel racks keep belongings away from floor moisture.
- Warehouses are well ventilated and protected against moisture, dust and pests.
- Pest control is carried out regularly.
- A gap is left between belongings and walls so air can move.
You can view your belongings by appointment, or ask for recent photos on WhatsApp. And ask the team about optional insurance if any of your items carry value that matters to you.
How long: weeks or months?
| Item | Short term | Long term |
|---|---|---|
| Period | One week to a few weeks | Several months or more |
| Common reason | Waiting for a new home or for maintenance to finish | Travel, temporary work abroad, leaving the country |
| Preparation | Standard sturdy wrapping | Breathable covers, silica and fully dried appliances |
| Part-pallet option | Ideal for a few belongings | Suitable if the load stays small |
| Retrieval style | Usually in one go | In batches as needed |
You can start with a short period and extend it with a message, so there is no need to commit to a long term from the outset.
Full or partial return
Need the fan before summer, or the box of papers before an appointment at a government office? Send its number from the inventory and we deliver that box alone. Because small loads are kept together in one labelled spot, taking one item out does not mean moving anyone else’s things.
A tip if you expect to need some things during storage: tell us on collection day. We put those boxes at the front of your space so they come out faster, and mark them clearly on the inventory so you can pick them by number without searching.
Delivering your things to your new home
We deliver to any address in the UAE. Whether the new home is in Umm Al Quwain itself, in Ajman, in Sharjah or further away, the team carries your things in, reassembles beds and wardrobes, and places boxes in the rooms marked on them. If you are moving to a new home and want the items that were not stored moved at the same time, our home movers in Umm Al Quwain service covers that.
Collection areas in Umm Al Quwain
We collect from every part of the emirate, and our branch in Industrial Area 18, Sharjah, is a short drive away. We schedule around your time:
| Area | Housing and collection notes |
|---|---|
| Al Salamah | Family flats and traditional houses; collection is usually easy. |
| Al Ramlah | Detached houses and quiet residential streets. |
| Al Raas | The old district by the sea; narrower streets need a suitable vehicle. |
| Al Maidan | Town centre with small flats. |
| Al Humrah | Newer villas and families, sometimes with larger furniture. |
| Al Raudah | Family neighbourhoods and ground-floor homes. |
| Umm Al Thuoob | Newer houses on the edge of the city. |
| Falaj Al Mualla | Inland area away from the coast; we book the time in advance. |
| Industrial Area | Shop stock and office furniture. |
If you live near the Ajman border, see also our guide to furniture storage in Ajman, and for the wider picture, the furniture storage company in the UAE guide.
What goes into the warehouse and what does not
We accept furniture, clean appliances, boxes, clothes, books, bicycles, children’s things and dry shop stock. We decline:
- Food of any kind, tinned or dry.
- Flammables such as gas, fuel and aerosols.
- Liquids, chemicals, paints and pesticides.
- Money, jewellery, important documents and valuables.
- Plants and animals.
- Weapons and prohibited goods.
Storage when you move abroad
When you leave, you do not have to ship everything at once. Ship what you need now and store the rest until you are settled. This runs through our furniture shipping in and out of Umm Al Quwain service, and the inventory list stays the record of what travelled and what stayed.
Shipping stored belongings abroad later
- By road: to Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Gulf, the usual route for furniture. See our guide to shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
- By sea: to distant countries in a full container or a share of a consolidated one.
- By air: for light items you need quickly, such as suitcases of clothes and small electronics.
Tips before collection day
- Switch off the fridge two days ahead, clean and dry it well, and fix the door slightly open.
- Drain the washing machine and dry the drum.
- Photograph your furniture and appliances on your phone before collection.
- Line the boxes up near the door so loading is quicker.
- Keep documents, keys and gold with you.
Warning: Do not store any food, not even a sealed bag of rice. Food attracts insects and rodents and can ruin your belongings before the storage period ends.
What is on the inventory list you receive?
The inventory list is the working agreement between you and the warehouse, which is why we send it before your things are stacked, not after. You check it on your phone, and if you spot something missing or wrongly described, you tell the team straight away and it is corrected.
- A number for every box, with its contents as you wrote them or as the team packed them.
- A photo of every piece of furniture and every appliance, showing its condition at collection.
- A note on any old scratch or break that was there before storage.
- The number of screw bags and dismantled parts linked to each piece.
- The space booked for you and its type, whether a part pallet or something larger.
Keep the list in the same WhatsApp chat. When you ask for part of your things months later, the numbers are all you need, and you do not have to remember which box holds the papers or the children’s clothes.
Before you hand your things to any storage provider
A low price on its own is not enough. A small household feels the loss of a single box more than most, because everything in it matters to its owners. Ask about these points:
- Are belongings lifted off the floor on pallets and racks, or stacked straight on the tiles?
- Do you get a photo inventory, or just a receipt with a box count?
- Can you take out one box without paying to remove everything?
- Is the price clearly split between monthly rent, collection, packing and delivery?
- Can you view your belongings by appointment?
Questions Umm Al Quwain residents ask
I have very few things. Is it worth it?
Yes. A part pallet starts from AED 135 a month and holds several boxes and a few items, far cheaper than keeping a rented room just for them.
Can I pack myself and then you collect?
Yes. Prepare the boxes, write the contents on them, and the team collects, wrapping only the large and fragile furniture if you ask.
Do you come to Falaj Al Mualla?
Yes, we collect from all areas of Umm Al Quwain including Falaj Al Mualla, and book the time ahead because the distance is longer.
Can I extend the period?
Yes, with a WhatsApp message before the agreed period ends.
How do I know my things are in good condition?
You have a photo inventory, and you can visit by appointment or ask for recent photos.
Do you store office furniture and shop stock?
Yes, we store office furniture, files and dry shop stock, and refuse food and flammables.
What about insurance?
Ask the team about optional insurance when you book, and mark the important items on the inventory.
Can my stored things be shipped straight to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, we take them out of the warehouse and ship them directly by road, or by sea and air to other destinations.
Tell us what you have and send photos: send the details on WhatsApp and we will send you the price.
Store your home’s belongings, simply
We come to your door in Umm Al Quwain, send you a photo inventory, and you pay by the space your things take.
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