Looking for a shipping company from Abu Dhabi to Taif to move the whole family home? The usual way is a closed truck leaving Abu Dhabi west along the road through Al Dhafra and Ruwais to the Al Ghuwaifat border, then Al Batha, Al Ahsa and Riyadh to Taif, in roughly 3 to 5 days door to door including clearance. Abu Dhabi is the emirate closest to Al Ghuwaifat, so the run to the border is shorter than from anywhere else in the country. Al Basmah International Shipping packs the kitchen and the rooms, ships the family car in an enclosed carrier, and sends you WhatsApp updates until everything is unloaded at your house in Al Shahar or any district of Taif.
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This guide concentrates on the kitchen, because it is the part of the house that wears families out when they move: dishes, glasses, pots, appliances and dozens of small jars, and any packing mistake shows up when the first carton is opened in Taif.
Your kitchen in boxes
- Plates stand on edge, glasses go into divided cartons, and every piece is wrapped on its own.
- The fridge is switched off and defrosted a day ahead; the washing machine gets its transit bolts.
- Gas cylinders, opened food and liquids are not loaded with the goods.
- Household furniture in a shared truck starts from 90 AED per cubic metre; the family car in an enclosed carrier from 4,100 AED.
- Approximate road transit 3–5 days; Abu Dhabi is the emirate closest to Al Ghuwaifat.
- Orders on WhatsApp +971557643821, around the clock.
Moving a family home from Abu Dhabi to Taif: what we ship
Most Abu Dhabi to Taif requests are family moves: a job transfer, a family settling in Taif after years in the Emirates, or a Saudi household returning to its home city. This is not one or two items but a whole house:
Kitchen
Plates, glasses, pots, small and large appliances and cupboard contents, each packed in its own way.
Bedrooms and kids’ rooms
Beds, wardrobes, desks and toys, dismantled, numbered and reassembled in Taif.
Majlis and living rooms
Sofas, Arabic majlis seating, rugs, curtains, tables and ornaments.
Appliances
Fridges, washing machines, ovens, split AC units and TVs.
The family car
SUVs and family cars in an enclosed carrier or on an open carrier.
A few leftover items
Personal cartons or what remains after the move, as a shared load or small parcels from 45 AED.
Packing the kitchen before shipping from Abu Dhabi to Taif
A typical family kitchen fills 15 to 30 cartons and takes longer to pack than any other room. Rule one: don’t mix the heaviest and the lightest items in one carton, and don’t fill a large carton with heavy pots; a box one person cannot lift comfortably gets handled roughly or gives way at the bottom.
Plates and dishes
Wrap each plate in clean white packing paper (newsprint leaves ink on china), then stand the plates on edge like files in a small double-wall carton rather than stacking them flat. Standing on edge puts the load on the plate’s strong rim instead of its centre. Line the bottom of the carton with crumpled paper or bubble film and fill the gaps until nothing moves when you shake it.
Glasses, mugs and crystal
This is where divided cartons come in: a box with cardboard cells inside, one wrapped glass per cell. Glasses go in upside down on their rims; mugs are wrapped with an extra layer round the handle. Crystal sets, coffee cups and dallahs get double wrapping, and the carton is marked “Fragile – this way up”.
Pots, pans and utensils
Pots nest inside each other from largest to smallest with paper between them, and glass lids are wrapped separately. Knife blades are wrapped in card, taped and labelled “knives”. Small utensils and cutlery are bundled in tied bags so they do not scatter across the bottom of a carton.
Small appliances
Blender, air fryer, coffee machine, microwave and kettle: the original boxes, if you still have them, are the best packing. If not, each appliance is wrapped in bubble film, glass parts are removed and wrapped on their own, and cables are coiled and tied to the appliance.
Fridge, oven and washing machine
- Fridge and freezer: switch off a full day before pickup, empty, defrost, dry and leave the door slightly open to avoid smells; doors and shelves are secured at packing.
- Oven and cooker: degreased, racks removed and wrapped separately, gas line disconnected.
- Washing machine: drained, with the rear transit bolts fitted if you have them to hold the drum.
- Dishwasher: remaining water drained and baskets secured inside.
Cupboard contents and pantry
Don’t ship opened food, oils, sauces or liquids; one leak in a carton on a long hot road ruins everything around it. Spices and sealed tins can go in sealed bags inside a small carton, but it is better to use them up before the move or give them to the neighbours.
The first-night box
Pack one carton marked “open first”: kettle, a few mugs and plates, spoons, scissors, bin bags and a cleaner. When a tired family arrives in Taif, nobody has to open twenty cartons to find a cup.
Tip: number the kitchen cartons and put those numbers on the contents list we need for clearance; the same list then tells you where everything is in Taif.
Pickup areas in Abu Dhabi
Our pickup team covers the whole emirate of Abu Dhabi, coordinated on WhatsApp or from our branch in Dubai, Deira, Port Saeed Street. Family moves most often come from:
- Khalifa City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Shamkha, Al Reef and Shakhbout City.
- Al Raha Beach, Yas Island, Saadiyat and Al Reem Island.
- Al Khalidiyah, Al Mushrif, Al Bateen, Al Muroor and residential Mussafah.
- Baniyas and Al Wathba.
- Mussafah Industrial and KIZAD for commercial cargo.
- Madinat Zayed and Ruwais in Al Dhafra, which lie on the same road to Al Ghuwaifat.
If your family is in Al Ain, the route differs slightly; see shipping company from Al Ain to Taif.
The route from Abu Dhabi to Taif, and why Abu Dhabi is closest to the border
Abu Dhabi is the emirate nearest Al Ghuwaifat: about 350 km west from the city along the coastal road through Al Dhafra, far less than from Dubai and the northern emirates. After the border the road is the same for everyone:
- Pickup and packing in Abu Dhabi, loading into a closed truck.
- West through Al Dhafra and Ruwais to Al Ghuwaifat, then Al Batha on the Saudi side.
- Electronic customs clearance through the Fasah platform.
- Al Ahsa (Hofuf), then Riyadh.
- West from Riyadh on the Riyadh–Taif highway across the plateau, about 780 km.
- Into Taif from the east and on to the districts, or a transfer to a smaller truck for higher neighbourhoods.
Trucks do not climb the Al Hada road from the Makkah side; the eastern approach suits heavy loads. The total distance from Abu Dhabi to Taif is roughly 1,700–1,800 km.
If your shipment is split between two cities, it can be combined with shipping company from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, as Riyadh is on the way.
Transit time from Abu Dhabi to Taif
Road freight takes about 3 to 5 days from pickup to delivery including clearance. A shared truck may wait a few extra days to fill; a dedicated truck leaves on the date you set, and is usually the better choice for a full family home.
| Destination | Road (approx.) | Air (approx.) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taif districts (Al Shahar, Al Faisaliyah, Al Qamariyah, Shubra, Al Aziziyah…) | 3–5 days | 1–3 days | Higher streets may need a dyna |
| Al Hada and Al Shafa | 4–6 days | 2–4 days | Smaller truck for the last leg |
| Riyadh | 2–4 days | 1–2 days | On the way to Taif |
| Jeddah | 4–6 days | 1–2 days | About 170 km past Taif |
Times are approximate and depend on border traffic, paperwork and holidays. If relatives are receiving part of the goods in Jeddah, the shipping company from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah guide explains that route.
Shipping the family car from Abu Dhabi to Taif
The family SUV travels more than 1,700 km of desert with the shipment. On an open carrier it arrives thick with dust and sometimes with small chips from flying gravel, so many families choose an enclosed carrier, where the car is strapped by its wheels and stays covered all the way to Taif.
- Take out child seats and pack them with the household goods; the car ships empty of personal belongings.
- Photograph all four sides, the roof and the odometer.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel and hand over one key.
- A used car must be no more than 5 years old from the model year; special cases are checked with the team before booking.
- An open carrier costs less: an SUV starts from 2,750 AED.
Air freight from Abu Dhabi to Taif
When the family travels ahead of the truck, a few things need to arrive first: children’s clothes, school papers, a laptop, personal medicines. These fly from Abu Dhabi airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, the region’s main cargo gateway, then go about 170 km by road to Taif, as Taif airport handles little cargo. Allow about one to three days including clearance.
- Furniture and heavy kitchenware do not suit air; they cost far more than by road.
- Lithium batteries, liquids and perfumes are restricted by air.
- Charged on actual or volumetric weight (L × W × H in cm ÷ 6000), whichever is higher.
- Air freight price: send the details on WhatsApp and get your price.
Sea freight does not suit Taif, an inland mountain city; it is only used for large commercial containers through Jeddah Islamic Port and then by road.
Documents for moving a home from Abu Dhabi to Taif
Furniture and personal effects
- Copy of the owner’s passport.
- Copy of the Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa.
- A detailed contents list in Arabic or English, ideally organised by carton number.
Used goods pass as personal effects; new appliances or items in commercial quantities are dutiable.
Commercial goods
- Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin.
- A SABER certificate for many consumer products, and SFDA requirements for food, cosmetics and medicines.
- A commercial registration for the Saudi consignee.
- UAE-origin goods with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty; 15% VAT applies.
The car
- Vehicle registration (mulkiya).
- Export certificate and plate cancellation from Abu Dhabi’s vehicle licensing authority.
- Owner’s passport and ID.
What does not go with household goods
- Narcotics, alcohol, pork products, weapons and ammunition without permits, counterfeit goods, gambling equipment.
- Drones and some medicines need prior permits.
- Soil and plants are restricted.
Warning: Gas cylinders, aerosol sprays and opened chemical cleaners don’t go in the kitchen cartons. Buy replacements in Taif after you arrive.
Abu Dhabi to Taif shipping prices start from
| Service | Starts from |
|---|---|
| Household and kitchen goods in a shared truck | 90 AED per cubic metre |
| Small parcels by road | 45 AED |
| Sedan on an open carrier | 2,000 AED |
| SUV on an open carrier | 2,750 AED |
| Car in an enclosed carrier | 4,100 AED |
| Dedicated truck for a full home, air freight, container | Send the details on WhatsApp and get your price |
The final price depends on volume, weight, the Taif district, packing and documents.
What sets the cost of a home move
- Number of rooms and furniture volume: a two-bedroom flat is very different from a five-bedroom villa.
- Kitchen quantity: lots of glassware means divided cartons and longer packing.
- Shared or dedicated: a full home usually fills a 7-ton or 10-ton truck or a trailer.
- Dismantling and assembly: wardrobes, beds and kids’ rooms.
- Delivery location: hillside homes in Al Shahar may need a smaller dyna and extra hands for stairs.
- The car: open or enclosed.
- Documents: complete paperwork avoids delays and extra costs at the border.
How to move your home from Abu Dhabi to Taif
- Send the number of rooms, photos of the kitchen and furniture, your Abu Dhabi location and the Taif district on WhatsApp +971557643821.
- We tell you the truck type (5-ton or 7-ton dyna, 10-ton lorry or closed trailer) and the price.
- We agree a packing day; the kitchen alone can take half a day.
- Dismantling, packing and numbering, then loading, with the contents list prepared.
- The road to Al Ghuwaifat and Al Batha, clearance through Fasah, and WhatsApp updates at each stage.
- A call before arrival to confirm the road to the house, then unloading and the assembly we agreed.
Delivery in Al Shahar and the rest of Taif
Al Shahar is a popular choice for families, and many of its homes are built on the mountainside, with steep inner streets and entrances up flights of steps. A large truck may not reach the door, so we unload at the nearest safe point or move the load to a smaller dyna that can climb the street. That is why we ask for the house’s map pin and a photo of the street and entrance before shipping, and ask: ground floor or upper? Is there a lift? Where can the truck stop?
We also deliver to Al Faisaliyah, Al Qamariyah, Al Hawiyah, Shubra, Al Aziziyah, Al Rudaf, Al Wesam, Al Salamah, Al Nasim, Al Mathnah, Qurwa and Al Halqa Al Sharqiyah, and to Al Hada and Al Shafa with a smaller truck for the last leg, as their mountain roads are narrow.
Taif sits at about 1,700–1,900 m; winter nights are cold and it can rain. If you move in winter, give electronics and the fridge a few hours after unloading before switching them on, and keep wooden furniture away from damp walls for the first days.
Tips for families before the move
- Start clearing the kitchen two weeks ahead: what you haven’t used in a year isn’t worth shipping 1,700 km.
- Pack the kitchen last and use paper plates for the final two days.
- Photograph appliance and TV connections before disconnecting them.
- Keep documents, gold and cash with you, not in the cartons.
- Ask the team about optional insurance if you have valuable pieces.
- Make sure the Taif house is ready and open on arrival day, with power and water connected.
Warning: Don’t leave the fridge running until the morning of pickup; a fridge loaded with melt water soaks the cartons next to it for the whole journey.
For the wider picture of shipping from every emirate to Taif see shipping company from the UAE to Taif, and for other Saudi cities from Abu Dhabi see shipping company from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Abu Dhabi to Taif
How long does shipping from Abu Dhabi to Taif take?
Road freight takes about 3 to 5 days from pickup to delivery including clearance; air freight via Jeddah takes about one to three days.
How are plates and glasses packed?
Each piece is wrapped on its own, plates stand on edge, and glasses go upside down into divided cartons, with gaps filled and the carton marked fragile.
Can you ship the fridge and washing machine?
Yes, once the fridge has been switched off, defrosted and dried a day ahead, and the washing machine is drained with its drum secured by transit bolts.
How much does a household move from Abu Dhabi to Taif cost?
In a shared truck it starts from 90 AED per cubic metre; for a dedicated truck send the details on WhatsApp and get your price. The final figure depends on volume, packing, district and documents.
Do you ship the family car with the furniture?
Yes, on an open carrier from 2,750 AED for an SUV or in an enclosed carrier from 4,100 AED, provided a used car is no more than 5 years old.
Can the truck reach hillside homes in Al Shahar?
Yes. If the street is steep or narrow we move the load to a smaller dyna, and we call you before arrival to check the entrance and where to park.
What documents do I need for used furniture?
A copy of your passport, your Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa, and a detailed contents list in Arabic or English.
How will I know where the shipment has reached?
The team sends WhatsApp updates at loading, at the border, when clearance is done, when passing Riyadh and when nearing Taif.
Your home in Abu Dhabi, your kitchen ready in Taif
Send the number of rooms and photos of the kitchen, and we’ll reply with the truck type and price.
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