If you live alone or in a small flat, you do not need a whole truck. When you are looking for a shipping company from Umm Al Quwain to Khamis Mushait to move a bedroom, a few cartons, a washing machine and a TV, the cheapest option is space in a shared truck, where you pay only for the cubic metres your things take up, starting from 90 AED per cubic metre. The truck runs from Umm Al Quwain to the Al Ghuwaifat border and Al Batha, through Al Ahsa, Riyadh and Bisha to Khamis Mushait, in about 4 to 5 days door to door including clearance; a shared load may wait a few days for the truck to fill. At Al Basmah International Shipping we collect from your flat in Umm Al Quwain, number and rain-proof your cartons, and deliver them to your house in Al Shifa or any other district of Khamis Mushait, with a WhatsApp message at each stage.
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Before booking your space
- Estimate your volume: a medium carton is about 0.1 m³, a single mattress about 0.35, a washing machine about 0.4.
- A cubic metre in the shared truck starts from 90 AED, so three cubic metres start from 270 AED.
- Write on every carton your name, mobile number, Al Shifa and the carton number out of the total, e.g. 4 of 15.
- Waterproof everything; Khamis Mushait gets summer rain, fog and damp.
- If you are shipping a crossover, photograph it on every side before shipping and keep the photos.
- A small urgent parcel can fly to Abha airport in about 2 to 4 days.
The point of this guide is that you know before you call how many cubic metres to book, roughly what it will cost, and how to prepare your things so they arrive the way they left. If you are moving a full family home or shipping from another emirate, see the UAE to Khamis Mushait shipping guide.
How the shared truck from Umm Al Quwain to Khamis Mushait works
A shared truck carries several customers’ loads heading south in one vehicle, and each customer pays for the volume they take up. We collect your things in Umm Al Quwain, consolidate them at our Sharjah branch in Industrial Area 18 with the rest of the load, and the truck leaves once it is full. That means two things: a far lower price than a dedicated truck, and a departure that may slip by a few days. If your arrival date in Khamis Mushait is fixed, such as a job start or a housing handover, tell us early so we can put you on the next southbound truck, or suggest a small dedicated dyna if your volume is close to its capacity.
- Suits: singles, staff relocating for work in Khamis Mushait, students, and people in small flats and studios.
- Does not suit: anyone who needs their things on one exact day, or whose volume approaches 15 m³ or more; a dedicated truck is better value there.
- What you pay for: the actual cubic metres after packing, not the number of items.
What fits in 2 to 5 cubic metres?
Most small loads land between two and five cubic metres. The table gives a rough picture based on what we actually ship from Umm Al Quwain flats; the final measurement is taken at pickup, after packing.
| Volume | What roughly fits | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 m³ | About 12 medium cartons, a single mattress, two suitcases, a boxed TV | One person moving one room |
| 3 m³ | The above plus a washing machine, a dismantled single bed frame, a flat-packed desk and chair | A full room with appliances |
| 4 m³ | About 15 cartons, a double bed and mattress, washing machine, TV, a bicycle | Two people in a large room |
| 5 m³ | Double bed and mattress, medium fridge, washing machine, a two-seat sofa and about 15 cartons | A studio or small one-bedroom flat |
For a quick estimate: a 60 × 40 × 40 cm medium carton is about 0.1 m³, a single mattress about 0.35, a double about 0.8, a medium fridge about 0.8 and a three-seat sofa about 1.5. Taking off legs and headboards saves part of a cubic metre on each piece.
Prices from Umm Al Quwain to Khamis Mushait
Prices are in UAE dirhams and are starting prices; the final price depends on volume, weight, city, packing and documents.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Goods in a shared truck | Starts from 90 AED per m³ |
| Small parcels by road | Start from 45 AED |
| Sedan on an open carrier | Starts from 2,000 AED |
| Crossover or SUV on an open carrier | Starts from 2,750 AED |
| Vehicle in an enclosed carrier | Starts from 4,100 AED |
| Dedicated dyna, air freight, containers | Send the details on WhatsApp and we will send you the price |
Worked examples
- 2 m³: 2 × 90 = starts from 180 AED, for one person’s room.
- 3.5 m³: 3.5 × 90 = starts from 315 AED, for a room with a washing machine and desk.
- 5 m³: 5 × 90 = starts from 450 AED, for a studio with its appliances.
- Just 3 cartons: these go as small parcels, starting from 45 AED each depending on weight and size.
These figures are before any special packing or dismantling and reassembly, and do not include duties if the load contains new items in commercial quantities. For a tighter figure, send photos on WhatsApp or use the quote request page.
What we ship from Umm Al Quwain to Khamis Mushait
We ship everything a small flat or a single room holds: clothes, books and kitchenware in cartons, a bed and mattress, a washing machine, fridge and dismantled air conditioner, TVs and monitors, a desk and chair, a bicycle and small gym equipment, suitcases, and cars. We also ship single parcels for people sending things to a relative in Khamis Mushait, and stock for small shops.
Pickup areas in Umm Al Quwain
We collect across Umm Al Quwain, and you can also bring your things to our Sharjah branch in Industrial Area 18 or our Dubai branch in Deira, Port Saeed Street.
- Residential districts: Al Salamah, Al Ramlah, Al Raas and the old town, Al Maidan, Al Haditha, Al Riqqah, Al Khor.
- North of the emirate and the coast: Umm Al Thuoob, Al Humrah and the Al Humrah beach residential compounds.
- Inland: Falaj Al Mualla and the surrounding villages.
- Industrial and free zones: Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone, the industrial area on King Faisal Road, and the modern industries area.
If your flat is on a floor without a lift, tell us the floor before the appointment so the right number of crew turn up.
Labelling and rain-proof wrapping
In a shared truck your things travel alongside other people’s during consolidation and loading, and clear labelling is what makes sure all of it reaches you. In Khamis Mushait in particular, summer rain and fog mean an ordinary carton can get wet during unloading.
How to label your load
- Write on two sides of every carton: your name, mobile number, “Khamis Mushait – Al Shifa” and the carton number out of the total, e.g. 4 of 15.
- Use one colour of tape for all your cartons; it makes them easy for the crew to gather at unloading.
- Photograph each carton open before sealing it, and keep the list of numbers and contents on your phone.
- Put the screws and small parts of each piece of furniture in a bag taped to that piece, not in a separate carton.
Waterproof packing
- A heavy plastic bag inside the carton for clothes, books and papers before sealing.
- The mattress in a fully sealed plastic cover, not one left open at the ends.
- Appliances: bubble wrap, then a waterproof film, and the washing machine drum locked if you still have the transit bolt.
- The fridge switched off and dried a day before, with the door taped shut.
- Cartons on wooden pallets in the truck, not straight on the floor.
Do not fill a large carton with books; it gets too heavy and splits at the bottom. Books go in small cartons, pillows and blankets in the large ones.
Shipping a crossover: photograph it before it goes
Many people moving from Umm Al Quwain to Khamis Mushait take a family crossover or a sedan with them. It ships on an open carrier from 2,750 AED for a crossover, or enclosed from 4,100 AED. The step people skip most often is documenting the car’s condition before loading, and that record is the only reference if a question comes up at delivery.
- Photograph the car in daylight from the front, rear, both sides and all four corners.
- Take close-ups of existing scratches and dents, with a finger or a coin beside them for scale.
- Photograph the wheels and tyres, the windscreen and the roof.
- Photograph the dashboard with the engine running: odometer, fuel level and no warning lights.
- Photograph the cabin empty of personal belongings.
- Send the photos to the team on WhatsApp before loading so both sides hold a dated copy.
Vehicle conditions: no more than 5 years old from the model year, not counting the current year, with the registration card, export certificate and plate cancellation from the Umm Al Quwain licensing authority, the owner’s passport and ID, and an empty car. Special cases are checked with the team first. If the car is going to another Saudi city, the Umm Al Quwain to Saudi Arabia guide covers the rest.
The road route and transit times
Once the load is consolidated the truck leaves Sharjah, passes Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the Al Ghuwaifat border, then Al Batha, where clearance goes through the Fasah platform. It continues to Al Ahsa and Riyadh, then south through Al Kharj, Wadi Al Dawasir and Bisha before climbing to Khamis Mushait at about 2,000 metres. From Umm Al Quwain that is roughly 2,000 to 2,150 km. Some shared loads drop part of their cargo in Riyadh first; if you have things going there too, see shipping from Umm Al Quwain to Riyadh.
Approximate transit
4 to 5 days door to door, plus possible waiting days for a shared load.
Border
Al Ghuwaifat then Al Batha, with electronic clearance on Fasah.
Consolidation point
Our Sharjah branch in Industrial Area 18.
Updates
A WhatsApp message at pickup, departure, the border and arrival.
| Destination | Approx. road transit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Al Shifa and other Khamis Mushait districts | 4 – 5 days | Plus waiting time for the shared truck to fill |
| Abha | 4 – 5 days | About 25 to 30 km away |
| Ahad Rafidah | 4 – 5 days | Close to Khamis Mushait |
| Tendaha and Sarat Abidah | 5 – 6 days | The last leg may use a smaller vehicle |
| Bisha | About 4 days | On the route before Khamis |
| Riyadh | 2 – 3 days | A stop on the way |
Air freight for urgent parcels via Abha
If you need something in Khamis Mushait before the truck arrives, such as a laptop, official papers, work clothes or a first-days bag, air freight is the answer. The parcel flies from Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi airport to Abha International Airport, a short drive from Khamis Mushait, or via Jeddah or Riyadh and then by road, and usually arrives within 2 to 4 days including clearance. Cargo space at Abha is limited, so book early.
The price is based on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher: length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000. A bag measuring 70 × 45 × 30 cm has a volumetric weight of 15.75 kg, so if it actually weighs 12 kg you are charged for 15.75. That is why light, bulky things belong on the truck and small, heavy ones in the air parcel. Furniture does not suit air, and liquids, perfume and lithium batteries are restricted; a laptop battery inside the device is checked with the team before booking.
An air parcel’s price depends on weight, size and contents: send the details on WhatsApp and we will send you the price.
Documents you need
Personal effects
A copy of the owner’s passport, Saudi ID or iqama or residence visa, and a detailed contents list in Arabic or English. New appliances still boxed in large numbers are treated as commercial goods and are dutiable, while a single used appliance for your own use counts as personal effects.
Commercial goods
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, a commercial registration for the Saudi consignee, a SABER certificate for many consumer products, and SFDA requirements for food, cosmetics and medicines. Goods of UAE origin with a GCC certificate of origin are exempt from customs duty, with 15% VAT on imports.
Vehicles
Registration card, export certificate and plate cancellation, the owner’s passport and ID, an empty car, and an age of no more than 5 years.
Prohibited and restricted items
- Narcotics, alcohol and pork products.
- Weapons and ammunition without permits, counterfeit goods and gambling equipment.
- Drones and some medicines, which need prior permits.
- Soil and plants, which are restricted; balcony plants stay in Umm Al Quwain.
- Gas cylinders, fuel and flammable materials inside cartons.
Warning: Do not put prescription medicines, cash, jewellery or passports in shared-truck cartons. Carry them with you, or send important papers in a separate air parcel.
What changes the price
- Volume after packing: what is measured is the wrapped item, so dismantling and good stacking bring it down.
- Floor and lift: a walk-up flat needs more crew and more time.
- Shared or dedicated: a dedicated dyna costs more but leaves on your day.
- Delivery point: inside Khamis Mushait costs less than a remote mountain village needing a smaller vehicle.
- Extra packing: waterproof film and new cartons cost extra if you ask us to supply them.
- Documents: commercial goods among your things change how clearance and duties work.
How to book your space, step by step
- Photograph your things and send the photos with a rough count on WhatsApp, along with your address in Umm Al Quwain and your district in Khamis Mushait.
- We estimate the volume in cubic metres with you and send the price and the next southbound truck date.
- You number the cartons and prepare a copy of your passport and ID or iqama plus the contents list.
- The pickup crew arrives, wraps the furniture and appliances, and measures the final volume in front of you.
- Your things are consolidated at the Sharjah branch, the truck leaves, and we send you an update at each stage.
- After clearance at Al Batha the truck heads south, and we call you a day before arrival in Khamis Mushait.
- Delivery to your home, a check of carton numbers against the list, then signature.
Tips before you pack
- Get rid of what you do not need before measuring; every carton dropped saves a tenth of a cubic metre.
- Cheap, heavy appliances, such as an old iron or a used microwave, may cost less to buy new in Khamis than to ship.
- Book at least a week before your move, because a shared truck may wait.
- Keep a first-days bag with you or send it by air: clothes, charger, papers, medicines.
- Ask the team about optional insurance if your appliances or car are of high value.
- If a friend will receive the load in Khamis Mushait, send us their name and number in advance.
Delivery in Al Shifa and across Khamis Mushait
We deliver in Al Shifa and the rest of Khamis Mushait: Al Yarmouk, Al Wurud, Al Mansurah, Al Mustaqbal, Al Musif, Al Nur, Al Ta’awun, Al Azhar, Al Safa, Al Rasras, Al Dhurfah and the Dhahban area, as well as Abha, Ahad Rafidah, Tendaha, Sarat Abidah and Bisha. In Al Shifa most small orders go to one- or two-storey houses or flats in small buildings, and some inner streets will not take the large truck, so we move your things to a smaller vehicle for the last stretch. Send the house location as a map pin, and mention the floor and whether there is a lift.
On rainy days we hold unloading briefly until the rain eases, and we do not leave cartons outside the door in the open. Have an empty room ready so the cartons go straight in. If you are packing in the neighbouring emirate, there is also the Ajman to Khamis Mushait guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a small load from Umm Al Quwain to Khamis Mushait?
In a shared truck the price starts from 90 AED per cubic metre: two cubic metres from 180 AED, five from 450 AED. Single parcels start from 45 AED. The final price depends on volume, packing and documents.
How many cubic metres does one bedroom take?
One person’s room with its cartons usually takes 2 to 3 m³, and adding a washing machine and desk can bring it to 3.5. A studio with its appliances is close to 5 m³.
How long does a shared load take to Khamis Mushait?
About 4 to 5 days on the road including clearance, plus possible waiting days until the truck fills. If your date is fixed, tell us early.
Will my things get mixed up with other people’s?
They travel in the same truck, but labelling with your name and number and a single tape colour makes them easy to gather at unloading, and we check them against your list at delivery.
Why should I photograph my car before shipping?
Because dated photos from every side are the only reference for the car’s condition before loading. Send them to the team on WhatsApp so both sides keep a copy.
Can I send an urgent parcel ahead of the truck?
Yes, by air from Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi airport to Abha in about 2 to 4 days. Send the weight and size on WhatsApp and we will send you the price.
Do you deliver inside Al Shifa if the street is narrow?
Yes. If the large truck cannot enter the street, we move your things to a smaller vehicle for the last leg and call you before arrival to confirm the location.
How do I know where my shipment is?
The team sends you a WhatsApp update at pickup, when the truck departs, at the border and clearance, and before arrival, and you can ask at any time.
Book your space on the truck to Khamis Mushait
Send photos of your things and your address, and we will work out the cubic metres, the price and the next date.
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