Al Basmah International Shipping is a shipping company from UAE to Qatif that moves household furniture, cars, commercial goods and parcels by road from any emirate to the receiver’s door in Qatif, Saihat, Safwa, Tarout Island and the rest of the governorate. The truck leaves through the Al Ghuwaifat border into Al Batha, passes Al Ahsa and Dammam, then runs a short way north to Qatif. Door to door, including customs clearance, it usually takes about 2–4 days. Furniture in a shared truck starts from 90 AED per cubic metre, small parcels from 45 AED, and a sedan on an open carrier from 2,000 AED. We take orders on WhatsApp +971557643821 around the clock, and the team sends you an update at every stage.
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Who ships to Qatif? Families from the governorate who have worked for years in Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi and are going home with a full house; employees who moved to jobs in Dammam or Jubail and chose to live in Saihat or Qatif; salon, clinic and shop owners fitting out a new branch; and fishermen and palm-farm owners who need boat engines or irrigation gear. Each of these needs different packing, papers and a different truck. This guide goes through them one by one: the route, the timing, prices, Saudi customs, and then the delivery details inside Qatif itself, which are often what decides whether a load arrives on time or loses a day at the last street.
Before shipping to Qatif
- Give the exact town and district: Qatif city, Saihat, Safwa, Tarout with Darin and Sanabis, Awamiyah, Al Jesh, Umm Al Hamam, Al Rabeiyah, Anak, Al Qudaih, Al Tubi, Al Mujidiyah or Al Bahari.
- Tell us if the street is narrow, in an old quarter or on the island; the final leg may be done with a smaller truck.
- Used household goods: copy of the owner’s passport with Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa, plus a detailed contents list in Arabic or English.
- Cars: registration, export certificate and plate cancellation, and no more than 5 years old from the model year.
- Commercial goods: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, the consignee’s commercial registration, and SABER or SFDA requirements depending on the product.
- Approximate timing: 2–4 days by road, 1–2 days by air via King Fahd International Airport.
What do we ship from the UAE to Qatif?
Anything that leaves a home, warehouse or shop in the UAE and is needed in Qatif governorate: full or partial household moves, personal effects, cars, shop and clinic fit-outs, commercial goods from a few pallets to a full truck, and parcels. The type of shipment decides the truck, the packing and the paperwork, so the first thing the team asks is what you are sending, roughly how big it is, and where it is going.
Household furniture
Bedrooms, majlis seating, sofas, carpets, boxes of clothes and kitchenware. We dismantle, pack and reassemble on request.
Kitchens and appliances
Dismantled wooden kitchens, fridges, washing machines, ovens and AC units with moving parts secured.
Home libraries
Books, papers and shelving packed in small lined cartons that handle the weight and the humidity.
Salon, clinic and shop fit-outs
Chairs, examination beds, display shelving, lighting and the shop stock itself.
Fishing gear and boat engines
Outboard engines, nets, cool boxes and marine equipment strapped to pallets.
Palm-farm tools
Pumps, irrigation equipment, ladders, saws and pollination and harvest tools.
Cars
Sedans, SUVs and pickups on open or enclosed carriers.
Parcels and small loads
One box or a few cartons in the shared truck.
Where do we collect from in the UAE?
We collect from homes, warehouses and free zones in all seven emirates and Al Ain. Our branches are in Dubai (Deira, Port Saeed Street) and Sharjah (Industrial Area 18), and for small quantities you can drop the goods at either branch. Areas we collect from regularly include:
- Dubai: Deira, Bur Dubai, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Barsha, JLT, Dubai Marina, Al Quoz, Jebel Ali Free Zone and Dubai Investments Park. See shipping from Dubai to Qatif.
- Abu Dhabi: Mussafah, Khalifa City, Al Reem Island, Mohammed Bin Zayed City and KIZAD. The run to Al Ghuwaifat is shorter from here; read shipping from Abu Dhabi to Qatif.
- Sharjah: Al Nahda, Al Majaz, Al Taawun, Muwaileh, the industrial areas, SAIF Zone and Hamriyah Free Zone. See shipping from Sharjah to Qatif.
- Ajman and Umm Al Quwain: Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Jurf, Ajman Free Zone and Al Salamah.
- Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah: Al Nakheel, Al Dhait, Al Hamra, RAK free zone, Fujairah city, Dibba and Fujairah Free Zone.
- Al Ain: Al Jimi, Al Muwaiji, Al Hili and the industrial area.
From the northern emirates and Fujairah it takes a few extra hours to reach the main highway, but that barely changes the total, since most of the time is spent on the Saudi road and at the border.
What is the road route from the UAE to Qatif?
Road is the usual way for homes, cars and most goods. It covers roughly 900–1,000 km from Dubai, less from Abu Dhabi, in this order:
- Loading at your address in any emirate, then west on the main highway through Al Dhafra.
- Al Ghuwaifat border on the UAE side for exit formalities.
- Al Batha border on the Saudi side, where clearance is done electronically through the Fasah platform, with inspection when required.
- North through Al Ahsa (Hofuf) towards Dammam.
- From Dammam about 20–30 km north to Qatif, then on to Saihat, Safwa, Tarout or any other town.
The part nobody can time exactly is the border: on busy days or when an extra inspection is requested, a truck can wait longer. That is why timings are always approximate, and why we message you on WhatsApp when the truck enters Al Batha and when it is released, so you know when to have the receiver ready.
If your address is in Dammam or Khobar rather than Qatif, the route is almost the same and stops a little earlier; see shipping from the UAE to Dammam and shipping from the UAE to Khobar.
How long does shipping from the UAE to Qatif take?
A dedicated truck takes about 2–4 days door to door and air about 1–2 days. A shared load may wait a few extra days for the truck to fill before it leaves, then takes about the same time on the road. Figures below are approximate and include clearance:
| Delivery area | Dedicated truck | Shared truck | Air to the door | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatif city | 2–4 days | 2–4 days once the load is full | 1–2 days | Old quarters may need a smaller truck |
| Saihat | 2–4 days | 2–4 days once the load is full | 1–2 days | Closest town to Dammam |
| Safwa | 2–4 days | 2–4 days once the load is full | 1–2 days | Northern end, towards Ras Tanura |
| Tarout Island (Darin, Sanabis) | 2–4 days | 2–4 days once the load is full | 1–2 days | Narrow lanes in the older parts |
| Dammam | 2–4 days | 2–4 days once the load is full | 1–2 days | Last stop before Qatif |
| Khobar | 2–4 days | 2–4 days once the load is full | 1–2 days | Just south of Dammam |
If you have a fixed date, such as a new house handover or a shop opening, a dedicated truck is the clearer choice because it leaves on the day you pick. If the load is small and the date flexible, a shared truck costs much less.
Which trucks do we use for Qatif?
We pick the truck by the size of the load and by the street at the receiving end, not just by what is free that day:
- Small closed dyna (about 3 tons): a small flat, one room or light shop stock; the best fit for narrow quarters.
- 5-ton and 7-ton dynas: a medium home or a salon or clinic fit-out.
- 10-ton lorry: a large family home or a medium quantity of goods.
- Closed trailer, 12–13.6 m: large villas and palletised commercial cargo.
- Car carriers: enclosed for a single valuable car, open multi-car carriers for everyday vehicles.
Air freight from the UAE to Qatif
Air is for urgent shipments only: documents, samples, spare parts, small devices and parcels the receiver needs within a day or two. They fly from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah airport to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and then go by road to Qatif, a short drive away. It usually takes 1–2 days including clearance.
Price is based on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Volumetric weight = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000. For example, a 60 × 50 × 40 cm carton has a volumetric weight of 20 kg; if it actually weighs 12 kg, you pay for 20. Keeping packaging tight matters more for air than for anything else.
- Furniture does not suit air; the cost usually exceeds its value, and road is faster than many expect.
- Loose lithium batteries, liquids and perfumes are restricted by air and some are not accepted at all; ask the team before packing.
- Air freight price: send the details on WhatsApp and you will get the price.
Is sea freight via Dammam port a good option?
Sea suits large commercial loads, not homes. Full containers and heavy cargo can go from Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, close to Qatif, and then by road to the warehouse. It helps regular importers and very heavy goods. For household furniture and cars, road remains the usual way: faster door to door, with one loading and one unloading instead of discharge at the port and reloading.
| Comparison | Road via Al Batha | Sea via Dammam port | Air via King Fahd airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Homes, cars and most goods | Full containers and heavy commercial loads | Parcels, papers and urgent parts |
| Approximate time | 2–4 days | Longer than road once port and clearance are counted | 1–2 days |
| Handling | Loaded once | More than once | More than once |
| Furniture | Suitable | Impractical for household quantities | Not suitable |
How do we pack furniture for Qatif?
Qatif sits on the Gulf coast, and its summers are hot and very humid. Humidity does less harm on the road than after unloading, when furniture stays tightly wrapped in a hot room or is stored in an unconditioned annex. So we pack to protect against knocks without trapping moisture for long:
- Wood and kitchens: fabric blankets, then corrugated cardboard on the corners, with the outer layer easy to open soon after arrival.
- Books and papers: small cartons no heavier than one person can lift, with an inner bag, stacked off the truck floor.
- Electronics: in original boxes where possible, otherwise bubble wrap and double cardboard with moisture absorbers.
- Mattresses and sofas: plastic covers for the road; we recommend removing them on delivery day.
- Fridges and washing machines: emptied and dried a day before loading so no smells or mould build up inside.
If the house in Qatif is not yet air-conditioned, ask the receiver to switch the AC on a few hours before the truck arrives. Opening cartons in a cool room protects wood and books more than any packing.
Car shipping from the UAE to Qatif
Cars go by road on an open multi-car carrier or an enclosed carrier. A sedan on an open carrier starts from 2,000 AED, an SUV from 2,750 AED, and an enclosed carrier from 4,100 AED. Enclosed suits luxury or classic cars, or any car you want kept out of dust and sun the whole way.
Saudi import rules for cars are clear, and getting them wrong sends the car back from the border:
- A used passenger car must not be more than 5 years old from the model year, counted back without the current year.
- Vehicle registration (mulkiya) in the shipper’s name.
- UAE export certificate and plate cancellation from RTA in Dubai or the relevant emirate authority.
- Copy of the owner’s passport and ID.
- The car completely empty of personal belongings: nothing in the boot or on the seats.
- Special cases (modified, company-owned or mortgaged cars) are checked with the team before booking.
We photograph the car from every side at collection and send you the photos, then photograph it again on delivery in Qatif, so its condition is recorded at both ends.
Commercial goods and shop fit-outs to Qatif
Qatif’s market is busy with salons, clinics, clothing, perfume and homeware shops, and many owners bring stock or fit-outs from Dubai and Sharjah. We ship these in a shared truck when it is a few pallets, or in a dedicated truck for a whole new branch. The Saudi consignee needs a commercial registration, and the goods need full papers before they move.
Goods of UAE (GCC) origin with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty, but Saudi VAT of 15% applies on import. Non-GCC goods re-exported from the UAE are treated according to their original origin, which changes the cost, so send the invoice to the team for a clear answer before shipping.
Which documents are needed for clearance at Al Batha?
Saudi customs clearance is done electronically through the Fasah platform at Al Batha, and the team prepares the declaration from your papers. What you need depends on the shipment:
Personal effects and used furniture
- Copy of the owner’s passport with Saudi ID, iqama or residence visa.
- A detailed contents list in Arabic or English: what is in each carton and how many pieces.
- New items in commercial quantities are treated as goods and are dutiable, even inside a furniture load.
Commercial goods
- Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
- A valid Saudi commercial registration for the consignee.
- A SABER certificate for many consumer products, such as electrical appliances, spare parts, toys and building materials.
- SFDA requirements for food (dates included), cosmetics and medicines.
Cars
- Registration, export certificate and plate cancellation, the owner’s passport and ID, and a check of the car’s age.
Missing papers show up at the border, not before, so we review them with you on WhatsApp the day before loading. For the general customs rules on this lane, read shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
What is prohibited or restricted when shipping to Saudi Arabia?
Warning: Narcotics, alcohol, pork products, weapons and ammunition without permits, counterfeit goods and gambling tools are prohibited. Drones and some medicines need prior permits, and soil and plants are restricted. A single prohibited item can hold the whole load at Al Batha.
If you are sending personal medicines, keep the prescription and ask the team about allowed quantities before putting them in cartons. Farm owners who want to move offshoots or plants from the UAE should check the requirements first, since plants are restricted.
How much does shipping from the UAE to Qatif cost?
Prices start from the amounts below; the final price depends on volume, weight, city, packing and documents:
| Shipment type | Price starts from |
|---|---|
| Household goods in a shared truck | Starts from 90 AED per m³ |
| Small parcels by road | Starts from 45 AED |
| Sedan on an open carrier | Starts from 2,000 AED |
| SUV on an open carrier | Starts from 2,750 AED |
| Car on an enclosed carrier | Starts from 4,100 AED |
| Dedicated truck, air freight, containers | Send the details on WhatsApp and you will get the price |
As a rough guide: a full bedroom usually takes 4–6 m³, a majlis 3–5 m³, and a kitchen with appliances 3–4 m³. A two-bedroom flat with a majlis and kitchen is often 15–25 m³. Send photos or a short video on WhatsApp for a closer estimate.
What decides the final cost?
- Volume and weight: cubic metres for furniture, actual or volumetric weight for air.
- Truck type: shared is cheaper, dedicated keeps your date.
- Pickup and delivery addresses: floor, lift, street width, and whether a smaller truck is needed for the last leg.
- Packing, dismantling and assembly: packing a whole house is different from moving ready cartons.
- Papers and goods type: duty and VAT on commercial goods, SABER or SFDA certificates.
- Optional insurance: ask the team about it for valuable loads.
Delivering inside Qatif governorate: what to know
Qatif governorate lies on the Gulf coast between Dammam and Jubail and is one of the oldest oases of the Eastern Province, with dense date-palm farms and a long fishing tradition; its fish market is one of the biggest in the Gulf. That character means delivering here is not like delivering to a new district laid out with wide streets.
Towns we deliver to
Qatif city, Saihat, Safwa, Tarout Island including Darin and Sanabis, Awamiyah, Al Jesh, Umm Al Hamam, Al Rabeiyah, Anak, Al Qudaih, Al Tubi, Al Mujidiyah and Al Bahari. Saihat and Anak are closest to Dammam, Safwa is at the northern end, and Tarout is an island linked to the mainland by road.
Narrow lanes and smaller trucks
Some old quarters and parts of Tarout have lanes a trailer or a large lorry cannot enter. There, the last part of the trip is done with a smaller truck, or the load is unloaded at the nearest open point and carried in. The team calls the receiver before arrival to confirm the entrance and where to park, so the truck is not surprised by a closed street or a spot too small for it.
Humidity after unloading
In summer, humidity on the coast is very high. Open cartons of books and electronics in an air-conditioned room on arrival day, take plastic covers off wood and mattresses, and do not leave furniture in an open yard or a hot store for days.
Road or sea via Dammam port?
For Qatif, King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is close, which makes sea a sensible option for anyone importing full containers for a shop or warehouse. For a home or a car, road is still the fastest and simplest door to door.
How to ship from the UAE to Qatif, step by step
- Send the details on WhatsApp +971557643821: what you are shipping, your emirate and area, the town in Qatif, and photos or a list.
- Get the price and date: the team chooses a shared or dedicated truck and the nearest date.
- Prepare the papers: we review them with you before loading day so nothing is missing at the border.
- Packing and loading: the crew comes to your address, dismantles, packs, numbers the cartons and loads.
- Border and clearance: exit at Al Ghuwaifat, Fasah clearance at Al Batha, with an update at each stage.
- On to Qatif: via Al Ahsa and Dammam, with a call to the receiver before arrival to confirm access.
- Delivery and assembly: unloading inside the home or shop, assembly if requested, and a carton check against the list.
Tips and warnings before shipping to Qatif
- Give the receiver’s mobile number in Qatif and make sure they answer on arrival day; most delivery delays come from a receiver who cannot be reached.
- Do not put gold, cash or original official documents in furniture cartons; carry them with you.
- Number the cartons and write the room name on each; it saves hours when unloading.
- Do not mix new goods in commercial quantities with used furniture; it changes how the whole load is classified at customs.
- If you are shipping a car, check its age and cancel the plates before booking, not after.
- If delivery is on Tarout Island or in an old quarter, tell the team early so it can plan the right truck.
The best time to send your request is at least a week before your move, so there is time to collect the papers and book a truck on the date that suits you.
Frequently asked questions about shipping from the UAE to Qatif
How long does shipping from the UAE to Qatif take?
About 2–4 days by road door to door including clearance at Al Batha, and 1–2 days by air via King Fahd International Airport. A shared load may wait a few extra days for the truck to fill.
How much does it cost to ship furniture from the UAE to Qatif?
It starts from 90 AED per cubic metre in a shared truck. The final price depends on volume, packing, floor, town and papers; a dedicated truck is priced once you send the details on WhatsApp.
Do you deliver to Saihat, Safwa and Tarout?
Yes, to every town in Qatif governorate: Qatif city, Saihat, Safwa, Tarout with Darin and Sanabis, Awamiyah, Al Jesh, Umm Al Hamam, Al Rabeiyah, Anak, Al Qudaih, Al Tubi, Al Mujidiyah and Al Bahari.
What if the street is too narrow for the truck?
The last part of the delivery is done with a smaller truck or from the nearest open point. The team calls the receiver before arrival to confirm the entrance and parking.
Are UAE goods duty-free in Saudi Arabia?
Goods of GCC origin with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty, but 15% Saudi VAT is due on import.
What are the rules for shipping a car from the UAE to Qatif?
A used passenger car must be no more than 5 years old from the model year, with registration, export certificate and plate cancellation, the owner’s passport and ID, and nothing left inside.
Can furniture be sent to Qatif by air?
It is possible but not practical: volumetric weight makes it very expensive, and road arrives within a few days. Air suits parcels and urgent parts.
How do I know where my shipment is?
The team messages you on WhatsApp at each stage: loading, exit at Al Ghuwaifat, release at Al Batha and arrival in Qatif, and calls the receiver before delivery.
Ready to ship to Qatif?
Send the type of shipment, your emirate and the delivery address in Qatif, and the team will reply with the price and the nearest date.
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