Shipping from Dubai
to Saudi Arabia.
We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Saudi Arabia every week, by road, by sea and by air. We ship business and personal cargo. Send a few boxes, a pallet, a full container, or a whole house move. Road is often the quickest way, because your goods can be in Riyadh or Dammam in a couple of days.
Overview
Sea, road and air freight
to Saudi Arabia.
Shipping from Dubai to Saudi Arabia takes about 1 to 3 days by road, 3 to 8 days by sea, and 1 to 6 days by air. Road is the most popular choice because it is fast and the truck goes straight to your door. Sea suits heavy and bulky loads through Dammam, Jeddah, King Abdullah Port and Jubail. Air suits urgent and light goods. We move machinery, building materials, furniture, electronics, food and household goods. We deliver to every city, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Mecca, Medina, Jubail, Yanbu, Taif, Buraidah, Tabuk, Abha and Hail. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, land freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Saudi Arabia route, door to door. Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, and where it is going, and we will tell you which way is cheaper.
Ports and gateways
Sea ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.
Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. Saudi Arabia has eight sea ports we use and eight airports. They suit different cargo and different inland legs, so the loading port and the discharge port are worth choosing separately.
POLPort of loading
We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.
- Jebel AliAEJEA
- Port RashidAEPRA
- Khalifa PortAEKHL
- Zayed PortAEAUH
- Port KhalidAESHJ
- Khor FakkanAEKLF
- Port of FujairahAEFJR
- Ajman PortAEAJM
PODPort of discharge
The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.
- DammamSADMMSea port · Arabian GulfDammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran, the Eastern Province, and Riyadh inland
How cargo reaches Dammam
Shipping from Dubai to Dammam is the shortest sea leg on this route. Jebel Ali to King Abdulaziz Port on the Arabian Gulf takes about 3 to 8 days port to port. It is the natural sea gateway for the Eastern Province and for Riyadh, and containers can move inland under bond for clearance at the Riyadh dry port. Sea freight is priced per container, and on this leg it is worth comparing against a truck, which is often quicker. Get a rate for Dammam - JeddahSAJEDSea port · Red SeaThe west, Mecca and Medina
How cargo reaches Jeddah
Shipping from Dubai to Jeddah sails from Jebel Ali around the peninsula into the Red Sea, 4 to 8 days port to port. Jeddah Islamic Port is the main container gateway for western Saudi Arabia and the practical route for Mecca and Medina. Berth waiting has run well above its usual baseline through 2026, so we plan against the arrival window rather than the sailing time alone. Get a rate for Jeddah - King Abdullah PortSAKACSea port · Red SeaThe west, north of Jeddah
How cargo reaches King Abdullah Port
Shipping from Dubai to King Abdullah Port follows the same Red Sea routing as Jeddah, discharging at a newer terminal north of it. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. It is worth asking about when Jeddah is congested, or when the delivery address sits closer to Rabigh than to Jeddah city. Get a rate for King Abdullah Port - JubailSAJUBSea port · Arabian GulfThe Jubail industrial city
How cargo reaches Jubail
Shipping from Dubai to Jubail runs the short Arabian Gulf leg from Jebel Ali. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Jubail suits cargo going to the industrial city itself. For general distribution into the Eastern Province, Dammam usually has more sailings. Get a rate for Jubail - Yanbu Commercial PortSAYNBSea port · Red SeaMedina, and the Yanbu industrial city
How cargo reaches Yanbu Commercial Port
Shipping from Dubai to Yanbu Commercial Port needs a Red Sea vessel call arranged for the cargo, rather than an assumed container connection. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Yanbu Commercial Port suits general cargo for Medina; Jeddah is the alternative for a regular container booking. The quote combines sea transport, port handling, customs clearance and the Medina truck. Get a rate for Yanbu Commercial Port - JizanSAGIZSea port · Red SeaThe far southwest around Jizan city. The industrial city port north of it works its own traffic
How cargo reaches Jizan
Shipping from Dubai to Jizan needs a cargo-specific Red Sea call from Jebel Ali. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Jizan serves the far southwest, while Jeddah offers an alternative discharge followed by road; confirm whether the receiver needs the separate economic-city port. The price combines sea transport, terminal handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Jizan - Ras Al KhairSARAKSea port · Arabian GulfMinerals, heavy industry and project cargo north of Jubail
How cargo reaches Ras Al Khair
Shipping from Dubai to Ras Al Khair uses a Gulf vessel booked for the plant's bulk or project cargo. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Ras Al Khair fits the mining-industrial complex; Dammam is the alternative for standard containers going beyond the plant. The quote combines vessel space, heavy lifts, terminal handling, customs clearance and site delivery. Get a rate for Ras Al Khair - Ras TanuraSARTASea port · Arabian GulfBulk liquids and the Eastern Province energy sector
How cargo reaches Ras Tanura
Shipping from Dubai to Ras Tanura requires an approved tanker movement to the liquid terminal. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Ras Tanura is for bulk liquids, while Dammam handles boxed supplies for the Eastern Province. The price depends on tanker space, product handling, terminal requirements, customs clearance and the agreed delivery point. Get a rate for Ras Tanura - King Khalid International, RiyadhRUHAirportThe capital and central Saudi Arabia
How cargo reaches King Khalid International, Riyadh
Air freight from Dubai to King Khalid International, Riyadh can fly nonstop from Dubai, with cargo space checked before booking. Air cargo usually takes around 1 to 3 days, though the flight and handling affect delivery. Riyadh avoids the Dammam-to-capital road leg; Dammam suits Eastern Province deliveries. The price combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for King Khalid International, Riyadh - King Abdulaziz International, JeddahJEDAirportThe west, and the practical air route for Mecca and Medina
How cargo reaches King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah
Air freight from Dubai to King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah can fly nonstop from Dubai, with cargo space checked before booking. Air cargo usually takes around 1 to 3 days, though the flight and handling affect delivery. Jeddah suits Mecca and western deliveries; Medina airport is closer to Medina itself. The price combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah - King Fahd International, DammamDMMAirportThe Eastern Province
How cargo reaches King Fahd International, Dammam
Air freight from Dubai to King Fahd International, Dammam can fly nonstop from Dubai, with cargo space checked before booking. Air cargo usually takes around 1 to 3 days, though the flight and handling affect delivery. Dammam suits Al Khobar and Dhahran; Riyadh is the alternative for the capital. The price combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for King Fahd International, Dammam - Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International, MedinaMEDAirportMedina and the Hejaz
How cargo reaches Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International, Medina
Air freight from Dubai to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International, Medina can fly nonstop from Dubai with space booked for the cargo. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Medina avoids a road transfer from Jeddah for Medina deliveries; Jeddah is the alternative for Mecca. The quote includes weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International, Medina - Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International, BuraidahELQAirportQassim and the central north
How cargo reaches Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International, Buraidah
Air freight from Dubai to Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International, Buraidah can fly nonstop from Dubai when the shipment fits the available cargo space. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Buraidah suits Qassim deliveries; Riyadh is the alternative when larger cargo needs a main hub. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and onward trucking. Get a rate for Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International, Buraidah - Abha InternationalAHBAirportAsir and the southwest highlands
How cargo reaches Abha International
Air freight from Dubai to Abha International can fly nonstop from Dubai, subject to cargo acceptance. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Abha places cargo in the Asir highlands; Jizan suits coastal deliveries instead. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and onward trucking. Get a rate for Abha International - Tabuk RegionalTUUAirportThe northwest, and the NEOM development area
How cargo reaches Tabuk Regional
Air freight from Dubai to Tabuk Regional can fly nonstop from Dubai, subject to cargo space. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Tabuk serves the northwest; Riyadh is the alternative for oversized pieces needing different aircraft. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and onward trucking. Get a rate for Tabuk Regional - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International, JizanGIZAirportThe far south
How cargo reaches King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International, Jizan
Air freight from Dubai to King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International, Jizan needs a checked connection through a Saudi hub such as Riyadh. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Jizan suits the coastal southwest; Abha lands cargo in the highlands. The quote combines both flights, weight or space used, handling, customs clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International, Jizan - Riyadh Dry PortSARUHDry portRiyadh and the centre. Containers come up by train from Dammam and clear here, close to you
How cargo reaches Riyadh Dry Port
Shipping from Dubai to Riyadh Dry Port travels by sea to Dammam and then inland by container train. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Riyadh Dry Port brings clearance near the capital; Dammam clearance suits cargo staying on the coast. The total combines the sea container, rail transfer, depot handling, customs clearance and local delivery. Get a rate for Riyadh Dry Port - Al Batha land portLand borderThe Saudi side of the UAE border, and the crossing every road shipment from Dubai uses
How cargo reaches Al Batha land port
Shipping from Dubai to Al Batha land port travels by truck through Al Ghuwaifat on the UAE side. Border queues and checks vary, so we confirm the delivery days when we quote. Al Batha is the direct UAE entry; Salwa serves Qatar traffic instead. The quote combines truck space, border handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Al Batha land port - Salwa land portLand borderThe Qatar border, for cargo routed on from Doha
How cargo reaches Salwa land port
Shipping from Dubai to Salwa land port travels through Al Batha and across Saudi Arabia when the truck continues to Qatar. Border queues and checks vary, so we confirm the delivery days when we quote. Salwa faces Qatar's Abu Samra crossing; Al Batha is the correct Saudi entry for direct UAE cargo. The quote combines trucking, transit paperwork, border handling and destination clearance. Get a rate for Salwa land port - King Fahd CausewayLand borderThe Bahrain border, for cargo routed on from Manama
How cargo reaches King Fahd Causeway
Shipping from Dubai to King Fahd Causeway travels through Al Batha and across eastern Saudi Arabia before crossing to Bahrain. Border queues and checks vary, so we confirm the delivery days when we quote. The causeway is for Bahrain traffic; Al Batha is the direct UAE entry for Saudi deliveries. The quote combines truck space, transit paperwork, crossing handling and destination clearance. Get a rate for King Fahd Causeway
- DammamSADMMSea port · Arabian GulfDammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran, the Eastern Province, and Riyadh inland
Before you ship
Import rules
for Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia checks products before they arrive, and we take care of it with you. The system is called SABER. Most goods need a certificate through it, and that certificate is arranged here in Dubai before your shipment leaves. There are two parts. The product itself is registered once, then each shipment gets its own certificate. If your product has been shipped before, the first part is already done and the second is quick. Not everything needs SABER. Tell us what you are sending and we will check, then start it for you.
Documentation
Documents you need
for Saudi Arabia.
These 7 cover most shipments to Saudi Arabia. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.
- 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
- 02Packing list showing what is inside
- 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
- 04Bill of lading, air waybill or road manifest
- 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
- 06SABER certificate, which we arrange if your product needs one
- 07The Saudi buyer commercial registration number
Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.
How it works
Dubai to Saudi Arabia
shipping, step by step.
Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against road against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in Saudi Arabia.
- 01
Send the details
Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, how big it is, and which Saudi city it goes to.
- 02
Get a price
We send you a price in writing, with road, sea and air compared so you can choose.
- 03
We book and clear
We collect the goods, sort out the SABER certificate if you need one, and handle the border paperwork.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Saudi Arabia
questions, answered.
The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Saudi Arabia route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.
Do you offer movers and packers for a house move from Dubai to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Our movers and packers do the packing, wrapping and listing, then we ship your furniture and household goods in a full container, or share one if you have less to send. The item by item list matters, because customs clear personal effects against it. Fuel, gas cylinders, paint, aerosols and loose batteries cannot travel, and we give you the full list before packing day.
How long does shipping from Dubai to Saudi Arabia take?
About 1 to 3 days by road, 3 to 8 days by sea, and 1 to 6 days by air. Road is usually the quickest and it goes straight to your door. We give you a date in writing when we quote.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Saudi Arabia cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and which city it goes to. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Send us the details and we send you a price in writing, usually the same day.
Is road or sea better for Saudi Arabia?
Road is usually better. Your goods can reach Riyadh or Dammam in a couple of days, and the truck goes straight to your door with no port handling in between. Sea makes sense for very heavy or bulky loads, especially into Jeddah and the west coast.
Which cities in Saudi Arabia do you deliver to?
All of them. Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Mecca, Medina, Jubail, Yanbu, Taif, Buraidah, Tabuk, Abha, Hail, Jizan, Najran and Sakaka. Just give us the address and we bring it to the door.
Which Saudi ports do you ship to?
Dammam and Jubail on the east coast, and Jeddah, King Abdullah Port and Yanbu on the west. Dammam is closer to Riyadh and the east. Jeddah is better for Mecca, Medina and the west.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Saudi Arabia door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear customs at the border, and bring them to your address. You deal with one company for the whole journey.
Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full truck?
You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared truck or container. When you have more goods, you move up to your own. We will tell you which one is cheaper.
Can you ship a car from Dubai to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, by road or by sea. Saudi Arabia has rules on the age and condition of used cars, so send us the details and the chassis number and we will check the car is allowed before you buy it.
What is SABER, and does my product need it?
SABER is the Saudi system for checking products before they arrive. Most goods need a certificate through it, arranged here in Dubai before shipping. Some do not. Tell us the product and we will check for you.
How long does SABER take?
It depends on the product. If it has been registered before, the shipment certificate is quick. If it is new, the product registration takes longer, so start early. We handle the whole process for you.
Do you handle customs clearance in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, in Dubai and in Saudi Arabia. We do the export papers here and clear the goods at the other end. You do not need to find your own clearing agent.
Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?
Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until you are ready to ship. That helps when you are buying from several suppliers and want everything to travel to Dammam in one container.
Can you ship machinery and building materials to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, and it is a lot of what we move on this route. Heavy and oversized items go on flatbed trucks or in open top containers. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way.
Can you deliver to Mecca and Medina?
Yes. We deliver to both, usually through Jeddah or King Abdullah Port and then by road. Tell us the delivery address and we will quote it.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Saudi Arabia?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Saudi Arabia checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.
- Written rates
- One coordinator
- Customs handled in house
- UAE-wide collection
