A guide to the land crossings from the UAE to Saudi Arabia and Oman, the seaports and air cargo airports, and which gateway suits your shipment.
The direct land crossing between the two countries in western Abu Dhabi. UAE shipments cross here to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and the rest of the Kingdom, and on to Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain through Saudi territory.
Serves shipments from Dubai to northern Oman and Muscat.
From the Al Ain area to Al Buraimi and inland Oman.
From south of Al Ain towards Dhofar and Oman's interior.
The region's largest port with the widest network of shipping lines; most containers leave from here for ports worldwide.
A modern container port serving Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
Suited to medium shipments and general cargo.
On the east coast, serving some lines and cargo.
One of the world's largest air cargo hubs, with the widest network of destinations.
Largely dedicated to air cargo.
A good option for shipping from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
Suited to shipments from the northern emirates.
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