Shipping Company from UAE to Al Kharj +971557643821 | Furniture, Car and Equipment Shipping by Road to Al Kharj, Al Saih and Al Dilam

Looking for a shipping company from UAE to Al Kharj that collects from your home or warehouse and delivers to the door in Al Kharj, Al Saih or Al Dilam? Al Basmah International Shipping moves furniture, cars, equipment and goods by road from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every other emirate through the Al Ghuwaifat – Al Batha border, then via Al Ahsa and Haradh to Al Kharj, in about 2 to 4 days including customs clearance. The distance from Dubai is roughly 1,000–1,100 km, a little less from Abu Dhabi, and Saudi clearance is done electronically on the Fasah platform at Al Batha. For urgent items there is air freight to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, followed by the road to Al Kharj. Send your shipment details on WhatsApp +971557643821 at any time and the team will reply with a price and a date.

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Al Kharj is not a small town on the edge of Riyadh, as first-time shippers sometimes assume. It is a large governorate with residential districts that keep growing, an industrial area, and one of the biggest farming regions in the Kingdom: large dairy and poultry farms, alfalfa and wheat fields and wide palm groves. That is why shipments to Al Kharj look different from those to big cities. One week it is a family’s furniture going to Al Khalidiyah, the next it is cooling equipment for a dairy farm outside town, or an SUV for someone who lives in Al Kharj and works in Riyadh. This guide puts everything in one place: the route, transit times, documents, customs, packing, starting prices, and how delivery works in the districts, the nearby towns and the farms.

What do we ship from the UAE to Al Kharj?

We ship anything that can legally move by road between the UAE and Saudi Arabia: household furniture, cars, commercial goods, heavy equipment and small parcels. Al Kharj’s farming and industrial character means some shipments come up far more often than others:

• Homes and villas: families relocating from the UAE to Al Kharj, or employees moving back to settle near family, with bedrooms, majlis seating, kitchens and appliances.
• Café and restaurant equipment: coffee machines, display fridges, ovens, tables and chairs for a new outlet in Al Kharj.
• Factory machinery: small production lines, presses, generators and spare parts for the Al Kharj industrial area.
• Farm and livestock equipment: irrigation systems, tanks, milking and cooling equipment, feeders, pens and permitted veterinary tools.
• Stable and equestrian gear: saddles, bridles, show-jumping poles, horse rugs and stable fittings.
• Cars: sedans and SUVs on open or enclosed carriers, depending on the car’s value and condition.
• Parcels and boxes: clothes, books, gifts and small items that travel with consolidated loads.

If your shipment leaves from a particular emirate, you will find more detail in the guides for shipping from Dubai to Al Kharj and shipping from Abu Dhabi to Al Kharj. This guide covers the whole lane from any emirate.

Where do we collect in the UAE?

We collect from any emirate, from a home, office, warehouse or free zone, then consolidate and prepare the shipment for loading. Our two branches, in Dubai (Deira, Port Saeed Street) and Sharjah (Industrial Area 18), also accept parcels from customers who prefer to drop off. Examples of areas we collect from every day:

Shipments from the northern emirates usually add half a day to a day for consolidation, because the truck crosses the whole country to Al Ghuwaifat. If you are shipping from Al Ain, see the guide for shipping from Al Ain to Al Kharj.

The road route from the UAE to Al Kharj

Land freight is the main way to reach Al Kharj: the route is direct, needs no port or airport, and carries furniture, cars and equipment together. The truck follows roughly this sequence:

1. Collection in the UAE: packing and loading at your address, then a document check with the team.
2. Al Ghuwaifat (UAE): the truck exits and export formalities are completed.
3. Al Batha (Saudi Arabia): Saudi customs clearance on the Fasah platform, with inspection when required.
4. Al Ahsa (Hofuf): the road heads north into the Al Ahsa region.
5. Haradh: from Hofuf the truck turns west via Haradh, a long road through farmland and open desert.
6. Al Kharj: entry into the city or the nearby towns, and delivery at the agreed time.

The total distance from Dubai to Al Kharj is roughly 1,000 to 1,100 kilometres, less from Abu Dhabi because it is closer to Al Ghuwaifat. The longest part of the trip is rarely the driving; it is waiting at the border when paperwork is missing or does not match the contents. That is why we check the list and invoices before loading, not after. The Haradh – Al Kharj stretch runs through long empty sections with few services nearby, so drivers plan fuel and rest in advance, and we avoid overloading a truck that has to cover a long road in the heat.

How long does shipping take to Al Kharj and nearby towns?

With a dedicated truck, your shipment reaches Al Kharj in about two to four days from loading, including clearance at Al Batha. A shared load may wait a few extra days until the truck fills, but it costs less. Approximate times by delivery point:

Times shift with public holidays, border congestion and how complete the documents are. If you have a fixed date, such as taking over a new house or opening a shop, book a dedicated truck that leaves on your date.

Truck types: shared or dedicated?

A shared (consolidated) load suits small to medium volumes that are not in a hurry; you pay only for the cubic metres you use. A dedicated truck suits a full house, heavy equipment and fixed dates. Available sizes:

• Small closed dyna (about 3 tons): a small flat or two rooms with appliances.
• 5-ton and 7-ton dynas: a large flat, a mid-size villa or a café fit-out.
• 10-ton lorry: a full villa, or farm and warehouse equipment.
• Closed trailers, 12–13.6 m: commercial goods in quantity, factory machinery, or more than one household.
• Enclosed car carriers and open multi-car carriers: chosen by the car’s type and value.

If you are not sure which size you need, do not guess. Photograph the rooms or the goods and send the pictures on WhatsApp; the team will suggest the right truck so you do not pay for empty space or discover on loading day that everything will not fit.

Air freight from the UAE to Al Kharj

Air freight is the fastest option for urgent parcels, documents and small high-value items: they fly from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah airport to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, then go by road to Al Kharj in about an hour and a half. Total time is about one to two days including clearance.

• Good for: urgent spare parts for a stopped machine on a factory or farm, documents, small electronics, commercial samples, permitted veterinary medicines with their permits.
• Not for: furniture and large loads; the air cost does not justify the speed when road freight arrives within a few days.
• Restricted by air: lithium batteries, liquids and perfumes, which need checking with the team first.
• How it is charged: actual weight or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Volumetric weight = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000.

A practical example: a 60 × 50 × 40 cm carton has a volumetric weight of 20 kg, so if it actually weighs 8 kg you are charged for 20 kg. That is why we pack air shipments in the smallest box possible with no empty space. Air prices are set per shipment: send the weight and dimensions on WhatsApp and you will get the price.

Sea freight: when does it make sense?

Al Kharj rarely needs sea freight. It is an inland city and the road from the UAE is direct and faster. Sea is only used for large commercial containers that are better landed at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and then trucked from Dammam to Al Kharj. If your cargo is of that kind, send the details on WhatsApp and you will get the price and a comparison between road and sea.

Packing for Al Kharj dust and heat

Al Kharj summers are very hot and dry, winter nights are cold, and dusty winds are common. A shipment spends long hours in a truck on a desert road, and may then wait in a farm yard or outside a house before it is carried in. We pack with that in mind:

• Sofas and mattresses: sealed plastic on every side to keep dust out, then moving blankets on top.
• Wood, mirrors and glass: corner protectors, bubble wrap layers, and wooden crates for large glass.
• Appliances: fridges and washing machines are emptied and dried before packing so no moisture or smell builds up inside in the heat.
• Candles, perfumes, cosmetics and medicines: not left in furniture cartons; carry them with you or pack them separately because heat affects them.
• Farm and industrial equipment: openings and inlets sealed with tight covers, moving parts secured, and fuel and oil drained where required.
• Cartons: numbered and labelled with the room name so unloading in Al Kharj stays orderly.

A tip from the field: for a midday summer delivery, ask for the sofas and appliances to go into the shade first, then the cartons. On dusty days, keep the plastic on the furniture until it is settled inside the house.

Documents and Saudi customs clearance

Every shipment entering Saudi Arabia by road is cleared electronically on the Fasah platform at the Al Batha border. Documents depend on the type of shipment, and having them ready before loading is what saves a day or more at the border.

Used furniture and personal effects

• A copy of the owner’s passport.
• A copy of the owner’s Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa.
• A detailed contents list in Arabic or English: what is in each carton and how many pieces.

Note: new items in commercial quantities inside a household shipment are treated as goods and are dutiable. Ten new appliances of the same model in their boxes are not personal effects.

Commercial goods

• A commercial invoice matching the contents by quantity and value.
• A packing list with the number of packages and weights.
• A certificate of origin; for goods of UAE origin, a GCC certificate of origin exempts them from customs duty.
• A commercial registration for the consignee in Saudi Arabia.
• A SABER certificate for many consumer and electrical products.
• SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) requirements for food such as dates, and for cosmetics and medicines.

Duty and VAT

Goods of UAE (GCC) origin with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty, but Saudi VAT of 15% applies on imports. Non-GCC goods re-exported from the UAE may attract duty depending on the product. For the wider picture of shipping into the Kingdom, see the guide for shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia.

Car shipping from the UAE to Al Kharj

We ship cars to Al Kharj on open multi-car carriers or on enclosed carriers. Open carriers cost less and suit everyday cars; enclosed carriers protect luxury and new cars from dust and sun along the desert road. Before booking, check these rules:

• Age: imported used passenger cars must be no more than 5 years old from the model year, counted back and excluding the current year.
• Ownership: the vehicle registration card in the owner’s name.
• Export certificate and plate cancellation: from the RTA in Dubai or the competent authority in the emirate where the car is registered.
• Owner ID: copies of the passport and ID.
• Empty car: no personal belongings inside the cabin or the boot.

Special cases, such as modified cars, company-registered cars or cars under finance, are checked with the team before anything else. Many Al Kharj residents commute to Riyadh and need the car the day they arrive, so we time the car to land close to the furniture. If you want delivery in the capital itself, see the guide for shipping from the UAE to Riyadh.

Shipping farm, factory and restaurant equipment to Al Kharj

Commercial shipments to Al Kharj differ from household moves in one important way: the delivery point. A dairy or poultry farm outside the city, a warehouse in the industrial area or a shop on a commercial street each needs a different unloading plan.

• Farm and livestock equipment: tanks, pumps, drip and sprinkler irrigation, milking equipment, feeders and steel pens. We need weights and dimensions to choose the truck.
• Factory machinery: fixed to wooden pallets, drained of oil where needed, and we confirm a forklift or crane on site.
• Café and restaurant fit-outs: sensitive items such as coffee machines and display fridges are packed separately and loaded at the front, away from heavy loads.
• Stable and equestrian gear: saddles and leather goods in breathable covers, never crushed under heavy items; metal jump poles strapped together.

Because commercial goods need a consignee commercial registration and conformity certificates for some items, it is better to send the item list to the team before you buy in the UAE, not after it has shipped.

Delivery in Al Kharj: districts, towns and farms

We deliver inside Al Kharj city and in the towns around it, and we call the receiver before arrival to agree the time and the truck entrance. Districts we deliver to include Al Khalidiyah, Al Nahdah, Al Andalus, Al Aziziyah, Al Rawdah, Al Faisaliyah, Al Yarmouk and Al Salam. Nearby towns include Al Saih, Al Dilam, Al Hayathem and Hawtat Bani Tamim.

• Inside the districts: some residential streets are tight for long trailers, so we switch to a dyna for the last leg when needed.
• Farms: many are reached by unpaved service roads. We ask the receiver in advance about the road, whether the truck can reach the store door, and what unloading equipment is on site: forklift, crane or labour.
• Industrial area: we book the slot with the warehouse and confirm a loading dock or lift.
• Coming in from the Haradh road: the truck enters Al Kharj from the east and south, so Al Dilam and Hawtat Bani Tamim fall naturally on the way.
• Close to Riyadh: Al Kharj is about 80 km south-east of Riyadh, so if part of your shipment is for a home in Riyadh, we deliver it on the same trip.

Put the district or town name in your request, a map pin if the delivery is to a farm, and the receiver’s Saudi mobile number. These small details are what let the truck go straight to the door instead of circling service roads.

Prohibited and restricted items

The following are not accepted in any shipment to Saudi Arabia, and one item in a single carton can hold the whole load at the border:

• Narcotics of any kind.
• Alcohol.
• Pork products.
• Weapons and ammunition without official permits.
• Counterfeit goods.
• Gambling equipment.

Items needing a prior permit include drones and some medicines. Soil and plants are also restricted, which matters for anyone moving farm supplies; seeds, seedlings and organic fertilisers should be checked before shipping.

Shipping prices from the UAE to Al Kharj start from

These are starting prices in UAE dirhams. The final price depends on volume, weight, delivery town, packing and documents:

What makes the price go up or down?

The price to Al Kharj is not set by distance alone. These are the factors that actually decide it:

• Volume and weight: cubic metres on a shared truck, truck size on a dedicated one.
• Collection emirate: the northern emirates are further from Al Ghuwaifat than Abu Dhabi.
• Delivery point: inside Al Kharj city, a further town such as Hawtat Bani Tamim, or a farm on a service road.
• Packing: full-house packing, fragile items only, or wooden crates for glass and equipment.
• Dismantling and assembly: bedrooms, kitchens and large wardrobes.
• Documents and goods type: commercial goods needing certificates or VAT differ from used furniture.
• Mode: shared road, dedicated road, or air for urgent items.

The most accurate way to get a price: photos or a list of your items, the collection emirate, the delivery point in Al Kharj and the service you want. Send them on WhatsApp and in most cases you will get the price without a survey visit.

How to ship with us, step by step

1. Send the details on WhatsApp: photos or a list of items, the collection emirate, and the delivery point in or around Al Kharj.
2. Get the price and date: with the suggested truck type, shared or dedicated.
3. Prepare the documents: the team sends the list for your shipment type and checks it before loading.
4. Packing and loading: at your UAE address, with numbered cartons.
5. Border and clearance: Al Ghuwaifat then Al Batha via Fasah, with a WhatsApp message at each stage.
6. The road to Al Kharj: via Al Ahsa and Haradh, with a call before arrival to fix the time.
7. Delivery: unloading at the home, farm or warehouse, and assembly if agreed.

Tips and warnings before shipping to Al Kharj

• Do not buy new appliances in quantity in the UAE to put in with your furniture; they will be treated as commercial goods.
• Check the car’s age before selling anything or booking a carrier; the five-year rule has no exceptions.
• Send the farm’s map pin and ask about the service road after rain.
• Keep a first-night bag with you: documents, medicines, chargers and two days of clothes.
• Ask the team about optional insurance if the shipment is high value.
• Make sure someone at the delivery point knows where each room or each machine goes.

People who live in Al Kharj and work in Riyadh are often not home at delivery time. Authorise a family member to receive the shipment and send their number to the team in advance.

If you are shipping from Sharjah or the northern emirates, the guide for shipping from Sharjah to Al Kharj covers collection from the industrial areas there.

FAQ: shipping from the UAE to Al Kharj

How long does road shipping from the UAE to Al Kharj take?

About two to four days door to door with a dedicated truck, including clearance at Al Ghuwaifat and Al Batha. A shared load may take a few extra days until the truck fills.

Which route does the truck take to Al Kharj?

From any emirate to Al Ghuwaifat, then Al Batha in Saudi Arabia, then Al Ahsa (Hofuf), then west via Haradh to Al Kharj. The distance from Dubai is roughly 1,000–1,100 km.

How much does it cost to move furniture from the UAE to Al Kharj?

It starts from AED 90 per cubic metre on a shared truck. A dedicated truck is priced by volume, collection emirate and delivery point; send photos on WhatsApp and you will get the price.

Do I pay customs duty on UAE goods?

Goods of UAE origin with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty, but Saudi VAT of 15% applies on imports, and some products need a SABER certificate or SFDA requirements.

Can I ship my car from Dubai to Al Kharj?

Yes, if it is no more than 5 years old from the model year and you have the registration, export certificate with plate cancellation, passport and ID copies, and the car is empty. Open-carrier shipping starts from AED 2,000 for a sedan.

Do you deliver to farms outside Al Kharj city?

Yes, to farms in Al Kharj, Al Dilam, Al Saih and the surrounding area. We check the service road in advance, whether the truck can reach the site, and what unloading equipment the receiver has.

What is the fastest way to send a parcel to Al Kharj?

Air freight from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah airport to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, then about an hour and a half by road to Al Kharj. It takes about one to two days and is charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.

How do I know where my shipment is?

The team sends you a WhatsApp update at loading, at the border, after clearance and before entering Al Kharj, then calls you or the receiver to set the delivery time.

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