Looking for a shipping company from Ras Al Khaimah to Saudi Arabia? Al Basmah International Shipping collects your furniture, car or goods from your door in Ras Al Khaimah, loads them into a closed truck that runs the full length of the UAE to the Al Ghuwaifat border and on through Al Batha, and handles clearance on both sides until delivery anywhere in the Kingdom. Shipments reach the Eastern Province in roughly 2–3 days, Riyadh in 2–4 days, and Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah in 3–5 days. It all starts with a WhatsApp message to +971557643821, at any hour.
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Ras Al Khaimah is the emirate furthest from the Saudi border; a truck leaving it crosses almost the whole country before it reaches the crossing. This guide is written for people who actually live in the emirate: when to book, how villa and beach-house furniture should be packed, why we recommend enclosed carriers for 4x4s and premium cars, and which papers you need before the crew arrives.
Key points before loading
- Door pickup across Ras Al Khaimah: Al Nakheel, Al Dhait, Khuzam, Al Hamra Village, Al Marjan Island, Mina Al Arab, Julphar, Al Rams, the industrial areas and RAKEZ.
- The route is by road through Al Ghuwaifat – Al Batha. RAK to the border is roughly 600 km, so we load early.
- Furniture in a shared truck starts from AED 90 per cubic metre; a car on an enclosed carrier starts from AED 4,100.
- Urgent, light items can fly from Dubai or Sharjah airport, usually arriving in 1–3 days including clearance.
- The team sends you a WhatsApp update at every stage: loading, leaving the emirate, the border, arrival.
Starting point
Your home or warehouse anywhere in Ras Al Khaimah. No need to bring anything to Dubai or Sharjah yourself.
Border
Al Ghuwaifat on the UAE side and Al Batha on the Saudi side, then Al Ahsa and onward.
Vehicles
Closed dynas, 10-ton lorries, closed trailers for full loads, and enclosed or open car carriers.
Contact
WhatsApp +971557643821 around the clock, with photos and updates from the team at each stage.
Why shipping from Ras Al Khaimah needs more planning
It comes down to distance. A truck leaving Abu Dhabi is at the border within a few hours. One leaving Ras Al Khaimah passes Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Sharjah and Dubai, then the whole of Abu Dhabi emirate, before it sees Al Ghuwaifat. The driving alone is roughly 5–6 hours in normal conditions, before any queue at the crossing.
In practice, that means:
- Early loading saves a day. A truck loaded at dawn reaches the border in daylight; one loaded in the evening may have to stop overnight before the crossing.
- Shared loads are usually consolidated at our Sharjah facilities before departure, so RAK pickups often happen a day ahead of the main loading.
- If you have a fixed date in Saudi Arabia (a lease start, a new job, school term), a dedicated truck suits you better because it leaves RAK on your date.
- Paperwork must be ready before loading. A missing document found at the border costs far more time when the truck has come all the way from the north.
If you live in Dubai or Sharjah you can skip most of this; see shipping from Dubai to Saudi Arabia or shipping from Sharjah to Saudi Arabia. In RAK, planning ahead is what gets the shipment there on time.
What we ship from Ras Al Khaimah to Saudi Arabia
Anything that can legally travel by road. In this emirate the most common requests are villa furniture and cars, followed by commercial goods from the industrial areas.
Villa and beach-house furniture
Homes in Ras Al Khaimah tend to be large: villas in Al Nakheel, Al Dhait and Khuzam, beach houses and sea-view apartments in Al Hamra Village, Al Marjan Island and Mina Al Arab. The contents go beyond bedrooms and majlis seating to outdoor furniture: teak tables, aluminium and rattan chairs, large parasols, barbecues and garden swings. These pieces are dismantled, cleaned of sand and wrapped separately so they do not scratch the indoor furniture in the truck.
Cars
4x4s are everywhere in RAK thanks to the mountains and desert. We move them on enclosed or open carriers depending on the car and your preference; details are in the car section below.
Commercial goods and workshop equipment
From the RAK industrial areas and RAKEZ companies we collect pallets, cartons, building and finishing materials, spare parts and light equipment, in a shared truck or a full trailer depending on volume. Commercial cargo needs clear documents and a consignee in Saudi Arabia with a commercial registration, covered in the documents section.
Parcels and small items
A suitcase, boxes of books, a piece of gym equipment, or things for a son studying in Riyadh. Land parcels start from AED 45 and join a shared truck heading to the same city.
Pickup areas in Ras Al Khaimah
The crew reaches any address in the emirate. These are the areas we collect from most often:
| Area | Typical pickup | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Al Nakheel and Al Dhait (North and South) | Full villa contents, majlis, bedrooms | Marking where the truck can park near the door speeds up loading |
| Khuzam and Al Mairid | Apartment and villa furniture, appliances | Narrow inner roads may need a smaller dyna first |
| Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island | Beach-house furniture and outdoor sets | Some communities require a worker access permit; tell management before the date |
| Mina Al Arab | Furniture from newer apartments and villas | Coordinate the lift and loading times with building management |
| Julphar and Al Rams | Older family homes, personal effects, cars | Morning pickup so it joins the truck on departure day |
| Industrial areas and RAKEZ | Pallets, goods, equipment | Have the invoice and packing list ready before loading |
If the address is in a remote or mountain area of the emirate, send your location on WhatsApp so we can choose a vehicle that suits the road.
The road from Ras Al Khaimah to Al Ghuwaifat and Al Batha
The truck heads south from RAK on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road or Emirates Road, through the northern emirates and Dubai to Abu Dhabi, then west along the coastal highway past Ruwais and Al Sila to Al Ghuwaifat. RAK to the border is roughly 600 km and about 5–6 hours of actual driving.
At Al Ghuwaifat the UAE exit formalities are completed, then the truck crosses to Al Batha on the Saudi side for inspection and electronic clearance through the Fasah platform. From there it runs to Al Ahsa (Hofuf), then east to Dammam and Khobar, west through Riyadh to Qassim or Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, or south to the southern cities.
Trucks that reach the border early usually clear faster. That is why we ask RAK customers to have small loose items packed away and furniture ready for wrapping before the crew arrives: every hour saved at the door shows up at the border.
How long from Ras Al Khaimah to Saudi cities?
The times below are approximate, door to door, including clearance at both borders. A shared load may wait a few extra days until the truck is full; a dedicated truck leaves on the date you set.
| Saudi city | Approx. time by road | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Al Ahsa, Jubail | 2–3 days | Closest cities to Al Batha |
| Riyadh and Al Kharj | 2–4 days | Direct via Al Ahsa |
| Qassim and Hail | 3–5 days | Via Riyadh |
| Jeddah, Makkah, Taif, Madinah, Yanbu | 3–5 days | The longest westward road leg |
| Tabuk, Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, Najran | 4–6 days | May transfer to a smaller vehicle for final delivery |
For a broader picture covering every emirate, see shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
Enclosed car shipping from Ras Al Khaimah
An enclosed carrier is a fully closed box: the car is driven in and its wheels strapped down, so road dust, flying gravel and desert sun never touch it over the hundreds of kilometres to Al Batha. We always recommend it for newer 4x4s, luxury and sports cars, and classics. For an everyday family car, an open multi-car carrier is a sensible lower-cost option.
Before you ship a car:
- A used car imported into Saudi Arabia must be no more than 5 years old from its model year. Special cases are checked with the team before booking.
- Deregistration, the export certificate and plate return are done through the relevant traffic authority in Ras Al Khaimah before the shipping date.
- The car travels empty of personal belongings, even on an enclosed carrier.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel and remove detachable accessories such as bike racks and roof boxes.
- Photograph the car from every side before loading; the team will also send you photos at loading and on arrival.
Sea freight from Ras Al Khaimah
For large commercial loads we arrange containers from Jebel Ali or Khalifa port to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam (about 2–3 days at sea) or Jeddah Islamic Port (about 5–7 days at sea), plus port handling and clearance. We collect the cargo in RAK and truck it to the port. It suits full containers bound for the west coast best. Send the cargo type and weight on WhatsApp and you will get a price.
Air freight from Ras Al Khaimah to Saudi Arabia
When something is urgent and light, such as original documents, a spare part a workshop is waiting for, or small devices, we collect it in RAK and hand it over at Dubai or Sharjah airport for King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah or King Fahd Airport in Dammam. It usually takes 1–3 days including clearance.
- Air does not suit large furniture or garden sets; it is charged on weight and volume together.
- Lithium batteries, liquids and perfumes are restricted on aircraft, so tell us exactly what is inside.
- Price depends on weight, dimensions and airport. Send the details on WhatsApp and the price comes back to you.
Packing villa furniture for a long road trip
A trip the length of the country and then across the desert means constant vibration and high heat inside the box, and packing decides what condition things arrive in. In RAK homes we:
- Dismantle beds, wardrobes and large tables, number the parts and bag the screws with the piece name on each bag.
- Wrap sofas and majlis seating in film, then moving blankets, with cardboard corner guards.
- Pack glass, mirrors and marble table tops with foam and heavy board, and stand them upright rather than flat.
- Clean sand and moisture off outdoor furniture before wrapping; trapped sand scratches surfaces as the truck shakes.
- Drain the fridge and washing machine a day early and secure the washer drum.
- Number every carton and label it by room so the unloading crew in Saudi Arabia knows where everything goes.
Documents for shipping from Ras Al Khaimah to Saudi Arabia
Used furniture and personal effects
- Copy of the owner’s passport and Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa.
- A detailed contents list in Arabic or English: number of cartons, what is in each, and large items by name.
- Items must be used personal effects; new items in commercial quantities are dutiable.
Commercial goods
- Commercial invoice (certified when required), packing list and certificate of origin.
- A GCC certificate of origin for UAE-origin goods to qualify for customs-duty exemption; Saudi VAT of 15% still applies on imports.
- A SABER conformity certificate for many consumer products, and SFDA requirements for food, cosmetics and medicines.
- A commercial registration for the consignee in Saudi Arabia.
Cars
- Vehicle registration (mulkiya) and the export certificate from the emirate’s authority after plate return.
- Copy of the owner’s passport or ID.
- Confirmation that the car meets the five-year age rule.
Prohibited items
Warning: Do not pack narcotics, alcohol, pork products, weapons or ammunition without permits, counterfeit goods or gambling equipment. Drones and some medicines need a prior permit. A single prohibited item can hold up the entire shipment at the border.
Shipping prices from Ras Al Khaimah to Saudi Arabia
These are starting points. The final price depends on volume, weight, the Saudi city, packing and documents.
| Service | Starts from |
|---|---|
| Furniture and household goods in a shared truck | AED 90 per cubic metre |
| Small parcels by land | AED 45 |
| Sedan on an open carrier | AED 2,000 |
| SUV on an open carrier | AED 2,750 |
| Car on an enclosed carrier | AED 4,100 |
| Dedicated truck, air freight, containers | Send the details on WhatsApp for a price |
You can also fill in the request a price form and the team will get back to you.
What pushes the cost up or down
- Volume in cubic metres: a five-bedroom villa with garden furniture is a very different load from a two-bedroom flat.
- Saudi city: Dammam is closer and cheaper than Jeddah or Abha.
- Truck type: shared is cheaper; dedicated is faster and gives you a fixed date.
- Packing: wooden crates for antiques and marble add cost but protect valuable pieces.
- Access: high floors without a lift or narrow streets need extra workers or a second vehicle.
- Documents: having them complete from the start avoids delays or storage charges at the border.
How to ship with us from Ras Al Khaimah
- WhatsApp +971557643821 with your RAK address, the Saudi city, and photos or a list of items or the car details.
- You receive an estimated price; we agree the truck type and a pickup time, ideally in the morning.
- Prepare the documents: passport and iqama or ID copy, contents list, and car papers or goods invoices.
- The crew arrives, dismantles, wraps and loads, and sends you loading photos.
- The truck heads for Al Ghuwaifat; you get a message when it leaves the emirate and when both borders are cleared.
- The Saudi delivery team calls before arrival, unloads and reassembles what was dismantled where you want it.
Tips from shipments leaving Ras Al Khaimah
- Book at least a week before you move, especially at the end of the school year when demand peaks.
- Keep first-days essentials in your own luggage: clothes, medicine, chargers and important papers.
- Do not ship gold, cash or one-of-a-kind original documents with the furniture.
- If you have both a car and furniture, set two close dates so the car arrives before or with the furniture.
- List electronic devices by type on the contents list; border inspection looks at them closely.
Saudi cities we deliver to from Ras Al Khaimah
Riyadh and Al Kharj; Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail and Al Ahsa; Jeddah, Makkah and Taif; Madinah and Yanbu; Qassim and Hail; Tabuk; Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, plus other cities and governorates across the Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship from Ras Al Khaimah to Saudi Arabia without going to Dubai or Sharjah?
Yes. We collect from your door anywhere in Ras Al Khaimah; you do not need to bring anything to our Dubai or Sharjah branches.
How many days from Ras Al Khaimah to Riyadh?
Roughly 2–4 days door to door including clearance on a dedicated truck. A shared load can take a few days longer while the truck fills.
Do you ship garden and outdoor furniture?
Yes. We dismantle it, clean off the sand and wrap it separately from indoor furniture, including teak tables, parasols and barbecues.
What is the difference between an enclosed and an open car carrier?
Enclosed protects the car from dust, gravel and sun all the way and starts from AED 4,100. Open is cheaper, starting from AED 2,000 for a sedan and AED 2,750 for an SUV.
Do I need to be in Saudi Arabia to receive the furniture?
Clearance needs the owner’s details and residence or ID. Receipt can be arranged with someone you authorise; discuss the details with the team before shipping.
How do I know where my shipment has reached?
The team sends you updates and photos on WhatsApp at loading, on leaving the emirate, at the border and before arrival.
Can I send something by air from Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes, for urgent and light items. We collect in RAK and ship from Dubai or Sharjah airport; it usually arrives in 1–3 days including clearance.
Ready to ship from Ras Al Khaimah?
Send your address, the Saudi city and photos of your items, and we will set the pickup time and truck type with you.
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