Looking for a shipping company from UAE to Khobar that will move your furniture, your car or your company’s goods from any emirate to your address in Khobar or Dhahran? Al Basmah International Shipping collects from Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi or any other emirate, packs and loads the shipment, clears it at Al Ghuwaifat on the UAE side and Al Batha on the Saudi side, and the truck then runs through Al Ahsa and up the eastern highway to Khobar. From Dubai it is roughly 850–950 km, and door-to-door delivery usually takes about 2–4 days including clearance. Household furniture in a shared truck starts from 90 AED per cubic metre, a sedan on an open carrier starts from 2,000 AED, and urgent shipments fly to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and reach Khobar by road.
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Before shipping to Khobar
- Road route: your emirate → Al Ghuwaifat/Al Batha → Al Ahsa (Hofuf) → north on the eastern highway → Dammam and Khobar.
- Timing: about 2–4 days with a dedicated truck; a shared load may wait a few extra days until the truck fills.
- Saudi customs is electronic through the Fasah platform; goods of UAE origin with a GCC certificate of origin are duty-free, and 15% Saudi VAT applies to imports.
- Many families and engineers in Khobar live in gated compounds, so we arrange gate access before the truck arrives.
- Full containers and heavy commercial loads also have a sea option from Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, right next to Khobar.
- Start by sending photos of your items and both addresses on WhatsApp +971557643821.
This guide is the hub page for anyone shipping from the UAE to Khobar: what we ship, where we collect in each emirate, how the route runs and when it arrives, the difference between road, sea and air, the papers Saudi customs asks for with each type of shipment, and what actually happens when the truck reaches your district or your compound gate. Every emirate also has its own detailed guide, linked in the pickup section.
What do we ship from the UAE to Khobar?
We ship everything that moves by road between the two countries, use air for urgent items and sea for large containers. Khobar is a working city first: many of the people who contact us are engineers and technicians whose jobs have moved to the oil, industry and contracting sectors of the Eastern Province, families joining a parent who has already settled into a new role, companies opening a Khobar office and moving furniture and files into it, or traders supplying shops, the Al Thuqbah workshops and the Dammam industrial cities.
Home and villa furniture
Bedrooms, majlis seating, kitchen appliances and bookcases, dismantled and packed in the UAE and reassembled in Khobar on request.
Cars
Sedans, SUVs and pickups on an open multi-car carrier, or inside an enclosed carrier for luxury and newer cars.
Commercial goods
Food, dates, cosmetics, appliances and clothing for shops and distributors, with complete trade papers.
Equipment and spare parts
Workshop tools, industrial equipment and spares for Al Thuqbah and the Dammam industrial cities, on closed 12–13.6 m trailers.
Office relocation
Desks, chairs, filing cabinets and computers, with every box numbered by room or department for the new office.
Parcels and personal items
Suitcases, cartons, gifts and student belongings, from 45 AED by road and by air when urgent.
The size of the load decides the truck. A small closed dyna of about 3 tons is enough for a one- or two-bedroom flat; a 5- or 7-ton dyna suits a large flat or small villa; a 10-ton lorry or a closed 12–13.6 m trailer takes a full villa, an office or a commercial load. If you only have a few items there is no need to book a whole truck: they go in a shared truck and you pay per cubic metre.
Where do we collect in the UAE?
We collect from all seven emirates and have two branches: Dubai — Deira, Port Saeed Street, and Sharjah — Industrial Area 18. The packing team comes to your home, warehouse or office, and small items can also be dropped at either branch. These are the most common pickup areas, each with a link to that emirate’s Khobar guide:
- Shipping from Dubai to Khobar: Deira, Al Qusais, Al Barsha, Al Quoz, JLT, Dubai Marina and Jebel Ali Free Zone.
- Shipping from Abu Dhabi to Khobar: Khalifa City, Al Reem Island, Mussafah, Al Shahama and KIZAD — the closest to Al Ghuwaifat.
- Shipping from Sharjah to Khobar: Al Nahda, Al Majaz, Al Qasimia, the industrial areas, Hamriyah Free Zone and SAIF Zone.
- Shipping from Ajman to Khobar: Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Jurf and Ajman Free Zone.
- Shipping from Umm Al Quwain to Khobar: the town centre, Al Salamah and the industrial area.
- Shipping from Ras Al Khaimah to Khobar: Al Nakheel, Al Dhait, Al Hamra and the RAK economic zones.
- Shipping from Fujairah to Khobar: Fujairah city, its free zone, Dibba and nearby Khor Fakkan.
- Shipping from Al Ain to Khobar: Al Jimi, Al Muwaiji, Hili and the Al Ain industrial area.
Collecting from the northern emirates and Fujairah adds a few hundred kilometres before Al Ghuwaifat, while Abu Dhabi and Al Ain shorten the trip. The price of a dedicated truck can therefore vary a little between emirates; the per-cubic-metre rate in a shared truck starts from the same figure.
How does the road route from the UAE to Khobar run through Al Batha?
Land freight from the UAE to Khobar crosses at one point: Al Ghuwaifat in Abu Dhabi, facing the Saudi post at Al Batha. After Al Batha the truck heads to Al Ahsa and then north on the eastern highway to Dammam and Khobar. It is the shortest and most used route for homes, cars and most goods, and it runs in these stages:
- Pickup and packing: the team packs your items at your home or warehouse, writes the contents list and loads the truck in front of you.
- Declaration in advance: before the truck moves, the customs declaration is prepared on Fasah and an arrival slot at Al Batha is booked; the UAE side at Al Ghuwaifat also expects shipment details before the truck arrives.
- Inside the UAE: from Dubai or Sharjah the truck takes the Abu Dhabi road and then the western highway to Al Ghuwaifat.
- The border: exit at Al Ghuwaifat, then inspection, document checks and any VAT payment at Al Batha.
- Al Ahsa and the eastern highway: after Al Batha the truck passes Al Ahsa (Hofuf) and turns north to Dammam and Khobar.
- Delivery: the team calls before arrival to fix the delivery time and arrange compound entry or parking at your building.
What holds trucks up at Al Batha is rarely the road; it is the paperwork: an invoice that does not match the contents, an incomplete furniture list, or goods that need a SABER certificate nobody obtained before loading. A shipment that sits at the border for days can attract storage charges, which is why we check every document before the truck doors are closed. During the trip the team sends you a WhatsApp update at each stage: loading, arrival at the border, clearance, and the approach to Khobar.
How long does shipping from the UAE to Khobar take?
Road shipping from the UAE to Khobar takes about 2–4 days door to door with a dedicated truck that leaves on your date; a shared load adds a few days while the truck fills. Air freight usually arrives in 1–2 days including clearance. These times are approximate and depend on border traffic, complete paperwork and the pickup date:
| Destination | Dedicated truck (approx.) | Shared truck | By air (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khobar districts: Al Ulaya, Al Thuqbah, Al Rakah, Al Hizam Al Dhahabi, Al Yarmouk, Al Khobar Al Shamaliyah and Al Janubiyah | 2–4 days | A few extra days until the truck fills | 1–2 days |
| Dhahran and Half Moon Bay | 2–4 days | A few extra days | 1–2 days |
| Dammam | 2–4 days | A few extra days | 1–2 days |
| Al Ahsa (Hofuf) | 2–3 days, as the first city on the route | A few extra days | 1–2 days, then by road |
| Jubail | 3–4 days | A few extra days | 1–2 days, then by road |
If Dammam rather than Khobar is your destination, the details are in our guide to shipping from the UAE to Dammam, covering its districts and industrial cities.
Air freight from the UAE to Khobar
Air freight from the UAE to Khobar leaves Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah airport for King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and the shipment then reaches Khobar by road the same way; it usually takes 1–2 days including clearance. It is the right choice for urgent documents, a spare part a workshop in Al Thuqbah is waiting for, company samples, or a suitcase an employee needs because he started work before his furniture arrived.
- Charged on the higher weight: the price uses actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher; volumetric weight = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000. A 60×50×40 cm carton counts as 20 kg even if it actually weighs 8 kg.
- Not suited to air: furniture and bulky pieces, which cost several times more by air than by road.
- Restricted by air: lithium batteries, liquids and perfumes; we tell you what can be accepted and what has to go by road.
- Price: send the dimensions and weight on WhatsApp and the price comes back to you.
Road, sea or air: which suits your shipment to Khobar?
Road is the usual way for homes, cars and most goods because it runs from your door to the delivery door with no change of transport. Sea from Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is a real option for full containers and heavy commercial cargo, and the port sits almost next to Khobar. Air is only for small, urgent items.
| Factor | Road via Al Batha | Sea to Dammam port | Air to King Fahd airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate time | 2–4 days | Longer, with vessel schedules and port clearance | 1–2 days |
| Best for | Furniture, cars, goods, parcels | Full containers and heavy commercial cargo | Documents, samples, small spare parts |
| Door to door | Yes, directly | Extra trucking to and from the port | Delivered by road from the airport |
| Pricing | Per cubic metre or per truck | Per container | Actual or volumetric weight |
Moving furniture from the UAE to Khobar: packing for coastal humidity
Khobar is on the Gulf coast, and its summers are hot and very humid. Wood and electronics are the first to suffer from moisture if they arrive poorly wrapped, so furniture bound for Khobar is packed in layers, and each kind of item is treated differently:
- Wood, doors and tables: plastic film, then corrugated cardboard or moving blankets, with corner protection.
- TVs and electronics: original boxes where available, otherwise foam, bubble wrap and double-wall cartons, kept off the truck floor.
- Mattresses and sofas: sealed plastic covers so they take in neither moisture nor dust.
- Fridge and washing machine: emptied and dried a day before shipping, since leftover water causes smells and mould on the way.
- Glass, marble and chandeliers: wooden crates made to size.
- Every carton carries a number and a room name, matched by a line on the contents list that travels with the papers.
We dismantle beds and large wardrobes in the UAE, bag and number the screws, and reassemble in Khobar on request. If you live in a tower in Dubai Marina or JLT you will usually need to book the service lift with building management, so ask early to keep loading on time.
Car shipping from the UAE to Khobar
A car goes from the UAE to Khobar either on an open multi-car carrier, from 2,000 AED for a sedan and 2,750 AED for an SUV, or inside an enclosed carrier from 4,100 AED for luxury and newer cars whose owners want them shielded from dust and sun the whole way. Before you book, check the age rule: an imported used passenger car must be no more than 5 years old from its model year, counted back from the current year without including it.
What you need to ship the car:
- The vehicle registration (mulkiya) in the shipper’s name.
- An export certificate from the RTA in Dubai or the competent authority in your emirate, with the plates cancelled.
- A copy of the owner’s passport and ID.
- A car completely empty of personal belongings: no bags in the boot and nothing under the seats.
- Special cases, such as a modified car, a commercial vehicle or one registered to a company, are checked with the team before booking.
VAT is due on import, and before loading the team works out with the clearing agent which charges apply to your car based on its papers and origin, so no figures catch you out at the border.
Commercial cargo to Khobar
Commercial goods from the UAE to Khobar are cleared electronically on Fasah and need a commercial invoice, a packing list, a certificate of origin and a commercial registration for the Saudi consignee. Most consumer products need a SABER certificate, and food such as dates, cosmetics and medicines fall under SFDA requirements.
- Shops and distributors: shrink-wrapped pallets, numbered by product, with a packing list that matches the invoice line by line.
- Al Thuqbah workshops and factories: spare parts and equipment in wooden crates, with each crate’s weight stated to make forklift unloading easier.
- Food products: a clear label and expiry date, and product registration where the SFDA requires it.
- Very large loads: a sea container to Dammam port can work out cheaper than several trucks.
A SABER certificate can take time to issue, so do not leave it to the end. Ask the team about your product before booking the truck, and start the certificate while the goods are still in the warehouse.
Documents needed to ship from the UAE to Khobar
The papers depend on what you ship; these three lists cover most cases:
Used household goods and personal effects
- A copy of the owner’s passport.
- A copy of the Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa of the owner.
- A detailed contents list in Arabic or English.
- New items in commercial quantities are dutiable and are not treated as personal effects.
Commercial goods
- Commercial invoice and packing list.
- Certificate of origin, and a GCC certificate of origin for goods of UAE origin.
- SABER certificate for products that need one, and SFDA requirements for food, cosmetics and medicines.
- Commercial registration for the consignee in Saudi Arabia.
Cars
- Registration, export certificate and plate cancellation.
- Owner’s passport and ID.
- A car no more than 5 years old and empty of belongings.
Are UAE goods exempt from customs duty in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Goods of UAE origin accompanied by a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty in Saudi Arabia, but 15% VAT is still due on imports. UAE origin means goods actually made in the UAE under the GCC rules of origin; goods imported from outside the Gulf and re-exported from Dubai are not treated as national products just because the invoice is Emirati. Find out where your goods stand before pricing, because it changes the final cost.
Prohibited and restricted items for Khobar
- Prohibited: narcotics, alcohol, pork products, counterfeit goods and gambling equipment.
- Prohibited without permits: weapons and ammunition.
- Prior permit needed: drones and some medicines.
- Restricted: soil and plants.
Warning: Do not tuck medicines, supplements or large quantities of perfume among your furniture without telling the team. One undeclared item can stop the whole truck at Al Batha and delay other people’s belongings sharing the load with you.
Shipping prices from the UAE to Khobar
These are approximate starting prices in UAE dirhams; the final price depends on volume, weight, city, packing and documents:
| Shipment | Price |
|---|---|
| Household furniture in a shared truck | Starts from 90 AED per cubic metre |
| Small parcels by road | Start from 45 AED |
| Sedan on an open carrier | Starts from 2,000 AED |
| SUV on an open carrier | Starts from 2,750 AED |
| Car in an enclosed carrier | Starts from 4,100 AED |
| Dedicated truck, air freight, sea containers | Send the details on WhatsApp and get your price |
To request a price through the site, use our quote page, or send photos straight to WhatsApp.
What raises or lowers the cost of shipping to Khobar?
- Volume in cubic metres: furniture is priced by volume, not weight, so getting rid of old pieces before the move genuinely saves money.
- Shared or dedicated: shared is cheaper but waits for a full load; dedicated leaves on your date.
- Pickup emirate: Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are further from Al Ghuwaifat than Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
- Packing: wooden crates for marble, glass and chandeliers cost more but protect what cannot be replaced.
- Floors and lifts: a tower with no service lift in the UAE, or a compound villa that needs a smaller truck in Khobar.
- Papers and origin: goods of non-UAE origin, or goods needing SABER or an SFDA permit.
- Carrier type for cars: enclosed costs more than open.
- Insurance: optional; ask the team about it.
Delivery in Khobar: districts, compounds and gate access
We deliver to every Khobar district: Al Ulaya, Al Aqrabiyah, Al Thuqbah, Al Rakah North and South, Al Hizam Al Dhahabi, Al Khobar Al Shamaliyah, Al Khobar Al Janubiyah, Al Yarmouk, Al Bandariyah, Al Jisr, Al Rawabi, Al Hamra, Al Corniche, Al Aziziyah, Al Sheraa and Al Lulu, as well as Dhahran and Half Moon Bay. The King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain starts on the edge of Khobar; drivers know it as a landmark, but it is not part of your shipment’s route from the UAE.
The real difference in Khobar is the compounds. Many families and engineers live in walled compounds with a gate and security, and a truck only gets in with prior clearance listing the company, the truck number and the arrival time. Some compounds do not let large trucks in at all, so we move the load at the gate into a smaller dyna that reaches the villa door. That is why, when you book, we ask for:
- The compound name, villa number and the receiver’s mobile number.
- The compound management’s entry procedure, and whether the resident must apply in writing a day or more ahead.
- The hours when unloading is allowed, since some compounds do not permit it in the evening or at weekends.
- Whether a large truck is allowed in or has to be swapped at the gate.
Apartment buildings in Al Ulaya and Al Khobar Al Shamaliyah usually need nearby truck parking and a lift booking, and the Al Thuqbah workshops and warehouses need someone with a forklift to receive the goods. The team contacts the receiver before arrival and arranges all of this.
How to ship from the UAE to Khobar, step by step
- Send photos or a list of your items, your UAE address and your Khobar district or compound on WhatsApp +971557643821.
- You receive the price and the suggested truck type, and set the pickup date.
- Prepare the papers for your type of shipment; the team checks them before loading.
- The team packs your items, writes the contents list and loads the truck.
- The shipment clears at Al Ghuwaifat and Al Batha through Fasah, and you get a WhatsApp update at each stage.
- The team calls before reaching Khobar to arrange compound entry or building parking.
- You receive your belongings, check them against the contents list, and anything you asked for is reassembled.
Tips before you ship to Khobar
- Book at least a week before your move if you want a dedicated truck, especially before the school year starts, when many families relocate.
- Do not hand back the keys to your UAE home until the truck is loaded.
- Keep important documents, gold and cash with you, not in the truck.
- Photograph appliances and valuable pieces before packing.
- Make sure the Khobar compound entry permit is issued before delivery day, not on it.
If your Khobar home is not ready yet, ask the team about holding delivery rather than unloading into a temporary place and moving everything twice.
If you are heading to a Saudi city outside the Eastern Province, our guide to shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia covers the routes to the other cities.
Frequently asked questions about shipping from the UAE to Khobar
How long does road shipping from the UAE to Khobar take?
About 2–4 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.
How much does it cost to move furniture from Dubai to Khobar?
It starts from 90 AED per cubic metre in a shared truck; a dedicated truck is priced on the volume of your items and the pickup emirate. Send photos on WhatsApp and get your price.
Do I pay customs on my used furniture?
Personal effects and used furniture are cleared with the owner’s passport, Saudi ID or iqama and a detailed contents list. New items in commercial quantities are dutiable.
Can I ship my car from the UAE to Khobar?
Yes, if it is no more than 5 years old from its model year and you have the registration, export certificate, plate cancellation and the owner’s passport and ID. Prices start from 2,000 AED for a sedan on an open carrier.
Can deliveries get into Khobar compounds?
Yes, once entry clearance has been arranged with the compound management ahead of the date. If large trucks are not allowed, the load is moved at the gate into a smaller truck that reaches the villa door.
Is sea freight to Dammam better than road for Khobar?
For full containers and heavy commercial cargo, sea from Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam can make sense. For homes and cars, road is faster and simpler because it runs door to door.
What is the fastest way to send a parcel to Khobar?
Air freight to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and delivery on to Khobar, in about 1–2 days, 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, on arrival at the border, after clearance and before reaching Khobar, then calls you to set the delivery time.
Moving to Khobar soon?
Send photos of your items, your emirate and your Khobar district or compound on WhatsApp, and get your price and date. Orders are received around the clock.
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