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Shipping and Furniture Moving Company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE 0506688227 Direct Line, No Consolidation Delays

Shipping and Furniture Moving Company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE 0506688227 Direct Line, No Consolidation Delays
Guide summary

Shipping and furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to the UAE by road, sea and air, with dismantling, packing and reassembly, customs clearance at both ends and insurance on the load. Two to five days by road via the Al Batha crossing, 24 to 48 hours by air, and a week or more by sea. We cover more than fifty Saudi cities and all seven emirates door to door, with a written quote after a free survey that does not change once accepted. This guide covers the routes and border crossings, real transit times, furniture moving prices by home size, what sets your price, volumetric weight, required documents, the duty exemption on used furniture, restricted items, and how to choose a shipping company that will not let you down.

Looking for a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE that gives you a clear price and a date you can build on? Tiger Cargo Express moves cargo between the Kingdom and the Emirates daily by road, sea and air, and relocates household furniture with dismantling, packing and reassembly — with customs clearance at both ends and insurance on the load. To book: 0506688227

The Saudi–UAE lane is the busiest in the Gulf, and that cuts both ways: plenty of options for you, and plenty of room for anyone willing to promise what they cannot deliver. This guide covers what you need before you ship — the routes and border crossings, the real transit times, what actually sets your price, the documents, the exemptions and the restrictions — without exaggeration and without promises we do not keep.

24–48hours by air
2–5days by road
7+days by sea
100%clearance both ends

What we ship from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

The lane serves both individuals and businesses, and each has different packing and paperwork needs.

Household furnitureBedrooms, living rooms, majlis sets and appliances, with dismantling, packing and reassembly at destination. The most requested service among people relocating.
Commercial cargoCompany and factory shipments by container or parcel, with a commercial invoice, full clearance and a VAT number.
Equipment and machineryHeavy equipment and production lines needing treated timber crating and road permits when dimensions exceed limits.
VehiclesBy container or on an open trailer, with registration, financier clearance and a release certificate.
Parcels and documentsSmall urgent shipments — fastest by air within 24 to 48 hours.
FoodstuffsRequire a health certificate and sufficient shelf life on arrival; refrigerated items travel in dedicated vehicles.

Furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

Our most requested service on this lane, with its own crew, materials and route.

Moving furniture is not moving freight. A commercial carton is loaded and unloaded; the contents of your home need dismantling, packing, transport and reassembly — and every one of those stages needs a trained technician, not a general labourer. Whoever moves your furniture to the UAE must know how to take apart a four-door wardrobe and rebuild it in Dubai with the same precision.

We begin with a free survey inside the city that establishes the volume, the piece count and the equipment required, then we fix the price in writing. On moving day the crew arrives with the full material set: blankets, stretch film, rigid cartons and securing straps. We dismantle, wrap and number, then load into a closed trailer, cross the border, and deliver to your new home — where we reassemble and clear the packing waste before we leave.

Furniture and household items we move

Category What it covers Special handling
Bedrooms Bed, wardrobe, dresser, bedside units Full dismantling, numbered parts, screws bagged and labelled
Living rooms and majlis Sofas, tables, rugs, bookcases Blanket wrap and stretch film to prevent soiling
Dining rooms Table, chairs, display cabinet, buffet Glass removed and wrapped separately in double-wall board
Kitchens Cabinets, appliances, cookware Fully emptied, cookware boxed in dedicated cartons
Appliances Fridge, washer, air conditioners, screens Liquids drained, moving parts secured
Children’s rooms Beds, desks, toys Dismantled and numbered with care for small parts
Home offices Desk, chair, filing cabinets Documents boxed in numbered, sealed cartons
Art and mirrors Paintings, mirrors, valuables Box-in-box with shock-absorbing fill
Furniture moving from Saudi Arabia to the UAE — professional wrapping inside the home before shipping
Packing happens in your home before loading, and each piece is wrapped to suit its type.

What the furniture moving service includes

Free surveyInside the city, establishing volume and equipment, after which we fix the price in writing.
Professional dismantlingSpecialist technicians, not general labour, with every piece and its parts numbered.
Packing in proper materialsBlankets, film and rigid board — each piece gets what suits it.
Closed trailer transportProtection from dust and rain, with securing straps that prevent movement.
Customs clearanceWe prepare the packing list in the form that preserves your duty exemption.
ReassemblyIn your new home in the UAE, with the cartons and waste cleared before we leave.
Why numbering is the real differenceWe number each piece’s parts during dismantling with matching labels, and bag the screws for every item with a label on the bag. Without that numbering, reassembly in Dubai turns into guesswork: missing screws and panels nobody can place. This small detail separates furniture that arrives as it left from furniture that arrives incomplete.

Furniture moving prices from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

Home size Price range What it includes
Studio or single room SAR 1,350 – 2,000 Dismantling, packing, transport and reassembly
Two-bedroom flat SAR 2,000 – 3,200 The full door-to-door package
Three-bedroom flat SAR 3,000 – 4,300 The full package including clearance
Small villa SAR 4,000 – 6,500 Depending on room count and contents
Large villa SAR 6,000 – 10,000 May require more than one vehicle
Transport only, no packing Up to 30% less If you pack yourself — we explain the required standard
The final price comes after the free surveyThe ranges above are indicative. The real figure depends on piece count, floor level, lift availability, access width and distance. The survey is free and commits you to nothing, and after it you receive a written quote that does not change.

Before moving day

  • Give exact pickup and delivery addresses with floor numbers
  • Tell us if there is no lift or if access is narrow — discovering it on the day means delay or an extra charge
  • Separate valuables, documents and jewellery and carry them yourself
  • Empty drawers and cabinets — a loaded piece breaks while being lifted
  • Drain the washing machine and fridge at least a day ahead
  • Arrange parking for the truck if the street is narrow or busy
  • Be present yourself, or send someone authorised, to sign the inventory

Three ways to ship — we pick the right one, not the priciest

We ask about volume, budget and required arrival, then explain the real difference before you decide.

Road freight — the backbone of this lane

The Saudi–UAE corridor runs on road transport. The truck loads at your location, crosses at Al Batha and then Al Ghuwaifat, and delivers inside the UAE directly — with no intermediate unloading and no transfer. Transit is two to five days depending on origin city, shipment size and border traffic.

  • Suited to furniture, medium and large cargo, and vehicles
  • Door-to-door delivery with no additional handling
  • Cost sits between air and sea
  • Closed trailers protect against dust and rain

Air freight — when time matters more than cost

Fastest by a wide margin: 24 to 48 hours from collection to arrival once documents are complete. Best for small high-value parcels, samples, documents and urgent spare parts whose absence halts a production line.

  • The fastest option — a day or two
  • Highest cost, and usually charged on volumetric weight
  • Restrictions on batteries, liquids and perfumes
  • Suitable up to a few hundred kilograms

Sea freight — for large volumes

From Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port. Transit is at least a week and can reach two with loading, discharge and clearance. It becomes sensible once your volume passes roughly nine cubic metres.

  • Lowest cost per cubic metre at volume
  • Full container (FCL) or shared groupage (LCL)
  • Best for a full household or a factory shipment
  • Requires advance booking around sailing schedules
Criterion Road Air Sea
Transit time 2 to 5 days 24 to 48 hours A week or more
Cost Moderate Highest Lowest at volume
Suitable volume Medium to large Up to a few hundred kg Tonnes and containers
Delivery Door to door Airport to airport or door Port to port or door
Best for Furniture, cargo, vehicles Urgent and valuable Full households, factory loads
Weight basis Actual or volumetric ÷5000 Volumetric ÷6000 By cubic metre
Road freight from Saudi Arabia to the UAE through the Al Batha border crossing
Road freight is the backbone of the Saudi–UAE lane, crossing at Al Batha and then Al Ghuwaifat.

Borders and routes: where your cargo actually crosses

Knowing the route explains why transit and cost differ from one city to another.

The main road route runs through Al Batha on the Saudi side and Al Ghuwaifat on the Emirati side. This crossing serves most shipments heading to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Cargo originating in the Eastern Province has shorter approaches that cut a full day off the transit.

Route Crossing or port Mode Estimated transit
Riyadh → Dubai Al Batha / Al Ghuwaifat Road 2 to 4 days
Dammam → Abu Dhabi Al Batha / Al Ghuwaifat Road 2 to 3 days
Jeddah → Dubai Road via Riyadh then Al Batha Road 3 to 5 days
Jeddah → Jebel Ali Jeddah Islamic Port Sea A week or more
Dammam → Jebel Ali King Abdulaziz Port Sea A week or more
Riyadh → Dubai King Khalid Airport Air 24 to 48 hours
Jeddah → Dubai King Abdulaziz Airport Air 24 to 48 hours
Why transit differs between Saudi citiesJeddah sits on the west coast and the UAE on the east, so the road route crosses the Kingdom’s full width and adds a day or two compared with Riyadh. Dammam is the closest by road, which makes its shipments the fastest of all. This is a real operational difference that never appears in a generic price list.

Which Saudi city does your shipment start from?

We cover more than fifty cities in the Kingdom; these are the road transit times from the main ones.

Origin city Road transit Operational note
Riyadh 2 to 4 days Closest to the crossing from the centre, with near-daily lines
Dammam and Khobar 2 to 3 days The shortest transit of all, given proximity to the Eastern Province
Al-Ahsa 2 to 3 days Served on the Dammam line
Jeddah 3 to 5 days Crosses the Kingdom’s width; sea is cheaper for volume
Makkah 3 to 5 days Consolidated via Jeddah with an extra day
Madinah 3 to 5 days Consolidated via Jeddah or Yanbu
Qassim 2 to 4 days A central consolidation point with weekly lines
Taif 3 to 5 days Served via Jeddah
Abha and Jazan 4 to 6 days The longest distance, consolidated via Jeddah or Riyadh

Emirati cities we cover

Delivery to the address across all seven emirates.

DubaiThe most requested destination — delivery to the address across all Dubai districts; free zones need additional paperwork.
Abu Dhabi and Al AinThe capital and Al Ain, and the closest to Al Ghuwaifat, so shipments reach them first.
Sharjah and AjmanDirect delivery to residential and industrial areas.
Ras Al Khaimah and FujairahFull coverage, occasionally with an extra day given the distance from the crossing.
Umm Al QuwainDelivery to the address on the Sharjah line.
Free zonesJebel Ali and others — require advance arrangement and free-zone documentation.

Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

Indicative figures from the market, to give you a picture before you request a quote.

Shipment type Price range Unit and notes
Small parcels SAR 110 – 225 One to five kilograms
Road cargo by weight SAR 9 – 18 / kg The rate drops as weight rises
Flat rate, flat contents From SAR 1,350 Door to door including packing
Villa contents SAR 2,400 – 4,500 Depending on room count and volume
20ft container SAR 2,250 – 3,780 Port to port
40ft container SAR 3,420 – 5,220 Including basic insurance
Vehicle shipping SAR 2,070 – 6,300 By type and method: container or trailer
Air freight By volumetric weight For urgent and valuable cargo — quoted on request
The final price comes after the free surveyThe figures above are indicative and shift with weight, volume, destination inside the UAE, shipping season and cargo type. We do not fix a price before knowing your shipment. Request a free survey or send your details, and we send a detailed written quote that does not change once you accept it.

What actually sets your price?

The figure you pay is not arbitrary — these six factors build it.

Factor Effect on price How to use it
Chargeable weight The greater of actual and volumetric Reduce empty space inside cartons
Shipment volume Rate per kilo falls as volume rises Combine consignments into one
Origin city Dammam is closer by road than Jeddah Choose your nearest consolidation point
Shipping mode Air, then road, then sea Sea is cheaper when time allows
Cargo type Dangerous and refrigerated cost more Declare the type in advance to avoid surprise fees
Delivery type Door costs more than port If you have a local carrier, collect at the port

Volumetric weight: why you pay more than your cargo weighs

The thing that surprises clients most, and the easiest to avoid.

When you ship a large light box — cushions or dismantled furniture — the price comes out above its actual weight. The reason is that a truck or aircraft is limited by space before it is limited by weight, so bulky light cargo consumes paid-for space. That is why carriers apply what is called volumetric weight.

Air freightLength × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6000
Road freightLength × width × height in centimetres ÷ 5000
Sea freightBy cubic metre, where one cbm equals roughly 1,000 kg

Chargeable weight is the greater of actual and volumetric — and it is what the price is calculated on. A box measuring 60×40×40 cm weighing 8 kg is billed by air at 16 kg, not 8, because its volume produces a higher volumetric figure.

Work it out before you request a quoteWe provide a free volumetric weight calculator that gives you the chargeable weight by air, road and sea in a second, and a container capacity calculator that tells you whether you need a 20ft, a 40ft or groupage. No sign-up, and nothing is sent anywhere.

Documents required for shipping to the UAE

A single missing document is the leading cause of delay — and the easiest thing to avoid.

For personal shipments and furniture

  • A copy of the sender’s national ID or residency permit
  • Full consignee details in the UAE: name, phone number and full address
  • A packing list detailing the contents of every box
  • Proof of residency or an Emirati visa to claim the duty exemption

For commercial shipments

  • A commercial invoice with a precise description and a realistic value
  • A packing list with weights and dimensions per carton
  • A valid commercial registration
  • A VAT number
  • A certificate of origin — may grant relief under the GCC agreement
  • The bill of lading, which we issue for you
Duty exemption on used personal furniturePersonal effects and used household furniture are exempt from customs duty in the UAE, provided they are for personal use rather than trade and the consignee is a resident or relocating. The practical condition is an accurate, itemised packing list — a vague list costs you the exemption and pushes your shipment into commercial valuation. We prepare it in the required form.
Documents required for shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE and customs clearance
A single missing document is the leading cause of delay — we prepare them before collection, not after.

Prohibited and restricted items

Reviewing this before you pack saves you seizure or a hold at the border.

Absolutely prohibited

  • Narcotics and psychotropic substances in every form
  • Weapons, ammunition, explosives and their parts
  • Radioactive and toxic materials
  • Counterfeit goods — seized with a fine on the sender, even for personal use
  • Material contrary to public morals
  • Cash, gold and jewellery within ordinary shipments

Restricted — accepted with conditions and prior disclosure

Item Restriction The way round it
Lithium batteries Heavily restricted by air Ship by road, or by air with special documentation
Perfumes and alcohol-based liquids Barred by air as flammable By road or sea with leak-proof packing
Medicines Require a prescription or permit Personal quantities with a prescription
Foodstuffs Health requirements and shelf life Health certificate and sufficient life on arrival
Medical supplies Approval from the competent authority We guide you to the required permit
Drones Require a permit in the UAE Prior disclosure and special arrangement
Disclosure is the sender’s responsibilityConcealing a restricted item inside a shipment rarely survives inspection, and the outcome is seizure of the entire shipment rather than that item alone. Disclosing costs you a minute; concealing may cost you the shipment.

Customs clearance and the causes of delay

The stage that decides when your shipment truly arrives — not the truck or the ship.

We handle clearance at both ends: export from Saudi Arabia and import into the UAE. Normal duration is one to three days, and anything beyond that has known causes, all of them avoidable.

1Arrival and declaration filingThe customs declaration is filed with documents attached. A missing document stops the clock here, not at a later stage.
2Goods classificationThe tariff heading is determined, and it sets the duty rate where one applies.
3ValuationDuty is calculated on the invoice value and checked against reference prices for that commodity.
4InspectionUsually selective, by scanner or by opening. Vaguely described cargo is inspected more often than the rest.
5Release and deliveryOnce formalities are complete, release is issued and the shipment moves to final delivery.

Five causes of delay — ordered by how often they occur

Cause What happens How to avoid it
Missing document The declaration halts until it is supplied Check the document list before collection
Imprecise description Extra inspection and classification review Write a description that identifies the item, not ‘samples’ or ‘spare parts’
Weight or count mismatch Release is held for reconciliation Make sure the packing list matches reality
Under-declared value Valuation, claim and fine Declare the true value — the gap is found by price comparison
Goods needing another authority Waiting on approval Disclose early so we start the permit before arrival

Packing and preparation: protects your cargo and lowers your cost

A tight carton reduces empty space so volumetric weight drops, and reduces damage so claims drop.

Moving blanketsFor furniture and polished surfaces — they protect against scratching, not impact.
Bubble wrapAbsorbs direct impact. Wrap the item itself, not the wall of the box.
Void fill and foamFills space and stops movement — and movement inside the box breaks more than dropping does.
Stretch filmSecures parts and keeps drawers shut; it is no substitute for cushioning.
Wooden cratesFor heavy equipment, in treated timber stamped ISPM 15.
Silica gelAbsorbs moisture — essential on long sea legs.
  • Number parcels as 1 of 5, 2 of 5 — it reveals a missing parcel at handover, not days later
  • Put both parties’ details on every parcel, not just one
  • Keep parcels under 30 kg for easier handling
  • Separate valuables and documents and carry them yourself
  • Drain appliances of liquids, especially the washing machine and fridge
The shake testClose the box and shake it gently. If you hear movement, the cushioning is short — and movement, not dropping, is what breaks cargo. Reopen and add fill until the box is silent. Two seconds that prevent most of the claims we see.

Cargo insurance

What it covers and what it does not — stated clearly before you ship.

Basic coverIncluded on every shipment, covering loss and damage arising from transport incidents.
Extended coverOptional, calculated on the declared value, and recommended for high-value cargo.
What is not coveredPre-existing defects, poor packing by the sender, and items prohibited in the first place.

To claim: notify us on receipt with photographs, a condition report and an invoice proving value. That is why we photograph the shipment at collection and give you a copy — advance documentation is what makes a claim quick rather than disputed.

Vehicle shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

A service with its own paperwork and restrictions.

Criterion By container On a trailer
Protection Fully enclosed Open
Cost Higher Lower
Non-running vehicles Possible Depends on condition
Best for Luxury and classic cars Standard vehicles
  • Valid registration in the owner’s name
  • Financier clearance if the vehicle is financed
  • A power of attorney if the owner is not present
  • A release certificate from the competent authority
Do not leave belongings inside the vehicleTransport regulations prohibit carrying personal items inside a vehicle, and doing so can delay the shipment, incur a fine or see loading refused. We ship your belongings separately within the same consignment.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE — a wrapped vehicle secured on a trailer
The car is fully wrapped and strapped at the wheels before the trailer moves.

Express shipping to the UAE

For when waiting is not an option.

We prepare documents before collection rather than after, and arrange border or airport formalities in advance, so the shipment moves the moment it is loaded. Available by air within 24 to 48 hours, and by road with scheduling priority that saves a full day.

  • Spare parts whose absence halts a production line
  • Commercial samples ahead of an exhibition or meeting
  • Official documents and contracts
  • Medical devices and urgent supplies

Shipping from the UAE to Saudi Arabia — the reverse direction

The lane runs both ways, and many of our clients need both legs.

We collect from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the Emirates and deliver across the Kingdom. The reverse direction has its own considerations: Saudi customs duties differ from Emirati ones, and some goods permitted in the UAE are restricted in the Kingdom — particularly medical supplies, wireless devices and cosmetics.

Item Saudi Arabia to the UAE The UAE to Saudi Arabia
Road transit 2 to 5 days 2 to 5 days
Duties Broad exemption for personal furniture Subject to the Saudi customs tariff
Restrictions Emirati limits on certain goods Wider Saudi limits on certain categories
Documents Broadly the same list May need additional approvals

How to choose a shipping company from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

Practical criteria that protect you from anyone promising what they cannot deliver.

1Ask for a written quote, not a verbal oneA verbal quote cannot be relied on. Ask for what the price includes and excludes in writing before you commit.
2Check the commercial registrationA licensed company shows its registration without hesitation. Ask for it — whoever stalls on showing it will stall on other things.
3Ask about insurance and its limitsThe question is not whether insurance exists, but what it covers, how a claim is made and on what value.
4Be wary of a price far below the marketA rate well under everyone else usually excludes clearance, delivery or insurance.
5Ask about transit honestlyAnyone promising one day by road to Dubai is selling you a fantasy. The realistic figure is two to five days.
6Ask for a tracking numberA serious company gives you a number and updates, not a promise to call you later.

Our written guarantees

What we actually commit to, not what reads well in an advertisement.

Price stabilityThe written quote does not change after you accept it, unless your shipment itself changes.
Furniture protectionInsurance cover against transport damage, with a documented claims procedure.
ReassemblyWe rebuild what we dismantled, and if the assembly shows a fault we correct it.
The stated transitA duration we can meet, and immediate notice of any delay and its cause.

What we do not guarantee, stated plainly: customs duration is not ours alone to control — it depends on your documents being complete and on the customs decision. We guarantee that we prepare the paperwork correctly and tell you the cause immediately if a shipment stops — not that we promise what we do not own.

How to reduce your shipping cost

Five practical routes, some saving a quarter of the total.

Method Expected saving How
Reduce volumetric weight Up to 25% Cartons sized close to the goods, with less empty space
Combine your shipments 10 to 20% One consignment costs less than three separate ones
Choose sea at volume 30 to 50% Once you pass nine cubic metres and time allows
Pack it yourself Up to 30% Transport-only package — we explain the standard required
Book outside peak season 10 to 15% Avoid the end of the school year and the run-up to holidays

When do shipping prices rise? Peak seasons on this lane

Knowing the season lets you book early at a better rate.

Shipping rates are not fixed through the year, and this applies to every lane rather than ours alone. Demand climbs in specific windows, rates climb with it and transit lengthens. Knowing them in advance saves you both money and time.

  • The end and start of the school year — the family relocation season and the highest demand for furniture moving
  • The run-up to Ramadan and the two Eids — a rise in commercial and food shipments
  • Exhibition and event seasons in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — pressure on commercial freight
  • The end of the financial quarter — companies accelerate shipments to close their books
  • Port holidays and official public holidays — fewer sailings and longer transit
A practical tipBook at least two weeks ahead in peak season. Booking early does not only save on rate; it secures you space on a specific departure instead of waiting on a list.

Four steps from first contact to delivery

Every stage known to you in advance, with its duration and what it covers.

1Contact usSend your shipment details through the form or WhatsApp, and we reply within 60 minutes during working hours.
2Survey and quoteWe survey the shipment free of charge inside the city, establish the volume and mode, then fix the price in writing.
3Collection and packingWe collect from your location and pack each piece to suit its type, and prepare the documents.
4Transport, clearance and deliveryWe track the shipment at every checkpoint, handle clearance, and deliver to the stated address.

Five recurring mistakes — all of them avoidable

Choosing on the lowest price aloneA very low rate usually excludes insurance, clearance or delivery to the address, so the differences surface later. Read what the quote includes, not the figure alone.
Leaving documents until laterDocuments are prepared before collection, not after. Delaying them is the leading cause of shipments stopping at the border.
Under-declaring the valueIt is detected by price comparison, and the fine exceeds the saving. And if the shipment is damaged, compensation follows the low declared value.
A vague packing list‘Household items’ is not an adequate description. An itemised list speeds inspection and preserves your duty exemption.
Reusing old cartonsA used box loses roughly half its strength, and an international leg means repeated handling.

Why Tiger Cargo Express?

We do not promise what we do not deliver — and that is how we work, not a slogan.

A written quote that holdsIt states what the price includes and excludes, and does not change after you accept it.
Clearance at both endsOne team handles export from the Kingdom and import into the UAE, so you deal with one party.
Insurance on the loadCover from collection through to delivery, with a clear compensation procedure.
Realistic datesA duration we can meet, not one that reads well in a quote and is then missed.
A licensed companyCR 5800108005 and a registered national address, with documents available on request.
A reply within 60 minutesOn every enquiry during working hours, with WhatsApp available around the clock.
Get a quote for your shipment to the UAESend your shipment details and we reply within 60 minutes with a detailed written quote — no obligation and no charge for the quote.Call 0506688227Message on WhatsApp

Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE

How long does a shipment from Saudi Arabia to the UAE take?Two to five days by road depending on the origin city, 24 to 48 hours by air, and a week or more by sea. The clock starts at collection, not at the date of your enquiry, and excludes customs delays if a document is missing.
How much does moving a flat to the UAE cost?A two-bedroom flat ranges between SAR 2,000 and 3,200 including dismantling, packing, transport and reassembly. The final figure comes after the free survey that establishes piece count, floor level and lift availability.
What is the cheapest way to ship to the UAE?Sea for large volumes and road for medium shipments. But cheapest is not always most suitable: below roughly nine cubic metres, road usually works out better once storage and waiting are counted.
Is used furniture exempt from customs duty in the UAE?Yes, if it is for personal use and the consignee is a resident or relocating, provided the packing list is accurate and itemised. A vague list costs you the exemption and pushes the shipment into commercial valuation.
Do you collect from the home and deliver to the address?Yes, door-to-door across every city in the Kingdom and the UAE. Some remote areas and free zones need advance arrangement.
How do I know the weight I will be charged on?It is the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Work it out yourself using the free volumetric weight calculator on our site before requesting a quote.
Can a car and furniture travel in the same consignment?Yes but separately: the car in a container or on a trailer, and the furniture as its own consignment. Belongings may not be placed inside the vehicle when it ships.
What if my shipment is delayed?Send us the shipment number and we tell you the specific cause and its current location. Delay is usually clearance rather than loss, and we identify which document or approval is holding it.
Do you ship commercial cargo for companies?Yes, and we handle the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and clearance. Regular shipments can be placed on contracts with agreed rates and terms.
Does the price include customs duty?We state it explicitly in the quote. It can be included so we pay on your behalf, or excluded so the consignee pays on release — you decide before shipping.
Is there a minimum shipment weight?No strict minimum; we ship from a single parcel to a full container. But the cost per kilo falls as weight rises.
Do you ship to the free zones in Dubai?Yes, with advance arrangement and free-zone documentation, which differs from ordinary import. Tell us the specific zone when you enquire.
How do I track my shipment?We send you a shipment number after collection, and status updates reach you at every main checkpoint on the route via WhatsApp.
Do you also ship from the UAE to Saudi Arabia?Yes, the lane runs both ways. Note that Saudi duties and restrictions differ, and some goods permitted in the UAE are restricted in the Kingdom.

In summary

Shipping from Saudi Arabia to the UAE is not complicated once you know what to expect: a realistic transit, complete documents, and a price built on chargeable weight rather than guesswork. Tiger Cargo Express gives you all three in writing before you ship.

Send your shipment details — type, approximate weight, origin city and destination in the UAE — and we reply with a detailed quote within 60 minutes. 0506688227

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