Furniture removal and car shipping from Makkah to Qatar means moving a whole family home: bedrooms, children’s rooms, the majlis, the kitchen, appliances and cars, from Makkah to Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah or Lusail. The trip is about 1,450 kilometres via Riyadh, Al-Ahsa and the Salwa border, but its first challenge is inside Makkah itself: a large truck cannot reach every district, or at every time.
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So a household removal from Makkah starts with a collection plan: smaller vehicles carry the household from the home to a staging yard outside the city where the large truck waits, or a truck parks right outside the home if the district and timing allow. Then come dismantling and numbering, orderly loading, clearance and reassembly in Qatar.
Al Basma Express moves your household and car from Al Shawqiyah, Al Awali, Al Aziziyah, Al Naseem, Al Rusaifah and every district of Makkah, and from Taif and Al Jumum, to Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Lusail and Al Khor: dismantling and numbering, packing, a closed truck, a carrier for cars, clearance at Salwa and Abu Samra, and reassembly in your home.
Find out the cost of moving your household from Makkah to Qatar
Furniture removal from Makkah to Qatar in brief
Al Basma Express offers furniture removal and car shipping from Makkah, Taif and Al Jumum to every city in Qatar, by road via Riyadh, Al-Ahsa and the Salwa border.
Services
- ✔Full household removal: dismantling, packing, transport and reassembly.
- ✔Children’s rooms: numbering, numbered toy boxes and assembled first.
- ✔Car shipping: multi-car carrier or hydraulic flatbed.
- ✔Part load: for a room and a few pieces.
Cost and duration
- ✔A single piece of furniture: from SAR 420.
- ✔A two-bedroom apartment: from SAR 1,120.
- ✔A full bedroom with dismantling and reassembly: from SAR 1,390.
- ✔A three-bedroom home: from SAR 3,250.
- ✔A sedan car: from SAR 1,120.
Required documents
- ✔Copy of national ID or iqama.
- ✔Detailed inventory list.
- ✔Electronic broker authorisation via the Fasah platform.
- ✔Qatari ID or residence to claim the used-household exemption.
Makkah to Qatar in numbers
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About 1,450 km
From Makkah to Doha
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Salwa → Abu Samra
The border crossings
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3 – 6 days
Depending on the service
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From SAR 1,390
For a full bedroom
Who moves their household from Makkah to Qatar?
| Case | Typical shipment | Usually the best option |
|---|---|---|
| A family whose breadwinner’s job moved to Doha | A full home with children’s rooms and two cars | A dedicated truck and a carrier for both cars |
| A Qatari family returning after years in Makkah | A villa with furniture and majlis sets | A closed trailer with a bigger crew |
| A single employee or couple | One or two rooms | Part load |
| Someone going ahead of their family | A bedroom and basics | Part load now, the home later |
The Makkah collection plan: the truck cannot reach everywhere
Large-truck movement in Makkah is regulated by area and season. So we choose one of two methods:
| Method | When we use it | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| The truck outside the home | Districts like Al Awali, Al Shawqiyah and Wali Al Ahd at permitted times | Direct loading from the home into the closed truck |
| Loading via a staging yard | The central area, congested districts, and the Hajj and Ramadan seasons | Smaller vehicles carry the household to a yard outside the city where the large truck waits |
At the staging yard the household is arranged in the large truck in the right order: heaviest at the back, sofas in the middle and boxes on top, with straps on every row. Nothing is unloaded onto the ground at the yard; it goes straight from the small vehicle into the truck.
| Area | What we plan for |
|---|---|
| The central area around the Grand Mosque | Always loaded via the staging yard |
| Al Aziziyah, Al Naseem and Al Rusaifah | Buildings with lifts and busy streets; early morning or the staging yard |
| Al Awali, Al Shawqiyah and Wali Al Ahd | Villas and houses; usually the truck outside the home |
| Taif and Al Jumum | Direct collection, or grouped with Makkah shipments |
⚠️ Hajj and Ramadan
During Hajj, rules apply to vehicles entering, and in Ramadan roads near the Haram are crowded. We plan the move before or after the season, or use the staging yard at permitted times.
Dismantling and numbering the household room by room
| Room | What we do |
|---|---|
| Children’s rooms | Beds and wardrobes dismantled, parts numbered, toy boxes numbered in each child’s name |
| Master bedroom | Bed and wardrobe dismantled, numbered screw bags, headboard wrapped |
| Majlis and living room | Layout photographed, majlis pieces numbered, blanket then film |
| Kitchen | Crockery packed with paper for each piece, fridge emptied and dried the day before |
| Dining room | Table dismantled, a wooden crate for glass or marble |
💡 The numbering system
Every piece carries its room and number: “Kids 2 – wardrobe – 4 of 7”. Each piece’s screws go in a bag with the same number. At reassembly in Qatar everything goes back as it was without trial and error.
Children’s rooms last in, first out
Children’s beds, bedding and toy boxes are loaded at the end of the truck, so they come off first and are assembled first in Qatar, and the family sleeps in its new home from the first night.
The family and children before travelling
- ✔The school file with you: each child’s original and certified certificates, to register them at schools in Qatar.
- ✔A first-night box for each person: two days of clothes, personal items, bedding and a charger, loaded last.
- ✔Favourite toys with you: in the travel bag, not the truck.
- ✔Medicines and baby needs: always with the mother.
💡 Loading day with children
Dismantling and loading day is long and busy. If possible, the children stay with relatives or in a room we are not working in, so the day is calmer for them and faster for the crew.
What to move to Qatar, and what to sell in Makkah
| Item | The usual decision | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Valuable furniture and majlis sets | Ship what suits the new home | Qatari villa majlis rooms are spacious; apartments are smaller |
| Children’s rooms | Shipped | Familiar to the children and helps them settle |
| Cheap bulky furniture | Sold in Makkah | Shipping costs close to its value |
| Large old appliances | Compare shipping cost with value | Replacing them may be cheaper |
| Split air conditioners | Compared with new | They need a technician at both ends |
Car shipping from Makkah to Qatar
The road is 1,450 kilometres, and families usually fly and ship the cars. A multi-car carrier is the best-value option for family cars, especially when there are two.
| Method | Price from | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan on a multi-car carrier | SAR 1,120 | 4 – 6 days |
| SUV or luxury car on a hydraulic flatbed | SAR 1,860 | 3 – 4 days |
- ✔Saudi side: export plates, Absher authorisation for the driver, clearance of fines and liens, and the istimara.
- ✔In Qatar: clearance at Abu Samra with any duty paid, then registration under Traffic Department requirements, checking import conditions and model age in advance.
- ✔Child seats: unfixed seats are packed with the household, as the shipped car is handed over empty.
The road from Makkah to Qatar
| Stage | Approximate distance |
|---|---|
| Makkah to Riyadh | About 870 km |
| Riyadh to Al-Ahsa | About 330 km |
| Al-Ahsa to the Salwa border | About 150 km |
| Abu Samra to Doha | About 100 km |
| Total | About 1,450 km |
📌 A two-day trip
The truck leaves the staging yard or the home, stays overnight near Al-Ahsa, crosses Salwa in the morning, and usually delivers in Doha the same day.
Documents required to move a household to Qatar
| Shipment | Saudi side | In Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Household and effects | ID or iqama, inventory list, Fasah authorisation, and final exit visa for residents | Qatari ID or residence to claim the exemption |
| Car | Export plates, Absher authorisation, clearance and istimara | Clearance at Abu Samra then registration |
| New furniture | Its invoices | May be dutiable |
📌 The used-household exemption
Used household furniture and personal effects are exempt for citizens and residents moving to reside in Qatar, under conditions set by Qatar Customs. Details in our guide to shipping from Saudi Arabia to Qatar.
Furniture removal prices from Makkah to Qatar
| Service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Boxes and parcels up to 50 kg | SAR 140 |
| A single piece of furniture | SAR 420 |
| A two-bedroom apartment | SAR 1,120 |
| A full bedroom with dismantling and reassembly | SAR 1,390 |
| A three-bedroom home | SAR 3,250 |
| Sedan on a carrier | SAR 1,120 |
| SUV or luxury car on a flatbed | SAR 1,860 |
What determines your household move cost?
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Volume after sorting
What actually moves.
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Collection method
Outside the home or via the staging yard.
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Distance
Makkah is further from Qatar than the east or Riyadh.
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Delivery in Qatar
A villa or a tower with a permit.
📌 What the price does not include
Customs duty on cars and non-exempt furniture is paid to the authorities. Prices are starting figures, and a full home from Makkah is priced after the survey by volume, distance and collection method.
Send photos of your home and your city in Qatar
How long does moving a household from Makkah to Qatar take?
| Move type | Usual duration |
|---|---|
| Dedicated truck | 3 to 4 days |
| Part load | 5 to 6 days |
| Car carrier | 4 to 6 days |
Delivery and reassembly in Qatar
- 1Children’s rooms first: beds, bedding and toy boxes.
- 2The master bedroom.
- 3The kitchen: enough for the first dinner.
- 4The majlis and living room as in their photos.
- 5Matching the list and removing waste.
| Housing type | What we plan for |
|---|---|
| Villas in Doha, Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah | Large majlis sets and bigger crews |
| Lusail and The Pearl towers | A building-management permit and a service-lift booking |
| Residential compounds | Gate registration |
The family household move timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Four weeks before | Contact and survey, and choose a date away from Hajj and Ramadan |
| Three weeks before | Sell what will not move, and the cars’ export plates |
| Two weeks before | Register the children at Qatari schools, and request the building permit for a tower |
| A week before | Prepare a first-night box for each person |
| Two days before | Empty the fridge, the list and Fasah authorisation |
| Loading day | Dismantling, numbering and loading |
Common mistakes when moving a household from Makkah
- ✔Not giving the home’s exact location: a large truck arrives that cannot enter.
- ✔Moving at peak season: rules and crowds delay collection.
- ✔Children’s beds at the back of the truck: the last things unloaded in Qatar.
- ✔Unnumbered screws: hours of trial and error at reassembly.
- ✔Shipping furniture that will not fit the new home: measuring first saves cost.
- ✔Items inside the shipped car: delay it at the border.
Insurance and follow-up
We recommend insuring a full-home shipment, based on the estimated values on the list. We message you at loading, leaving Makkah, reaching Salwa, release at Abu Samra, and then the delivery time.
Before leaving Makkah: handing over the home
After loading we remove cardboard and waste and leave the home empty, and you photograph it after vacating to record its condition when handing it to the owner. Time your departure on the final exit visa after loading, so export documents are filed while your residence is valid.
Temporary storage
If your Qatar home is not ready, we keep your household in an air-conditioned warehouse until the right time. Details on our temporary storage page.
What cannot be moved to Qatar?
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Hazardous materials
Gas, fuel and flammable materials.
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Permit required
Drones, wireless devices and some medicines.
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Plants and soil
Seedlings, plants and soil without permits.
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Carry with you
Jewellery, cash and original documents.
See our prohibited items page.
Steps for moving a household from Makkah to Qatar
- 1Contact: the home’s exact location and your city in Qatar.
- 2Survey and collection plan: outside the home or via the staging yard.
- 3Price.
- 4Documents: the list, Fasah and cars.
- 5Dismantling, numbering, packing and loading.
- 6The road: Riyadh then Salwa.
- 7Delivery and reassembly: children’s rooms first.
Examples of household moves from Makkah to Qatar
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A family from Al Shawqiyah to Al Wakrah
A villa with three children’s rooms and two cars. The plan: the truck outside the home, numbered children’s rooms, a carrier for both cars, and the children first at reassembly.
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A family near the Haram moving to Doha
A full apartment. The plan: smaller vehicles to the staging yard outside the central area, then a closed truck.
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An employee from Taif to Lusail
Two rooms and a car. The plan: a part load, the tower permit in advance, and a flatbed for the car.
Why Al Basma Express for household moves from Makkah to Qatar?
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A Makkah collection plan
Outside the home or via the staging yard.
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A numbering system
Reassembled as it was.
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Children’s rooms first
A comfortable first night.
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A car carrier
Best value for family cars.
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Salwa and Abu Samra clearance
On both sides.
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Clear prices
A starting figure for every service.
For moving to Qatar from other regions: from Madinah, from Dammam and from Al-Ahsa. If your destination is Jordan, see door-to-door moving from Makkah to Jordan.
FAQ: furniture removal from Makkah to Qatar
How much does moving a household from Makkah to Qatar cost?
A single piece starts from SAR 420, a two-bedroom apartment from SAR 1,120, a full bedroom from SAR 1,390 and a three-bedroom home from SAR 3,250.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Makkah to Qatar?
From SAR 1,120 for a sedan on a carrier and SAR 1,860 for an SUV or luxury car on a flatbed.
How long does moving a household from Makkah to Qatar take?
3 to 4 days for a dedicated truck, and 5 to 6 days for a part load.
How far is Makkah from Doha?
About 1,450 kilometres via Riyadh, Al-Ahsa and the Salwa border.
Can the truck reach my home in Makkah?
In districts like Al Awali and Al Shawqiyah usually yes; in the central area and congested districts we use smaller vehicles to a staging yard outside the city.
What is the staging yard?
A site outside the city where the large truck waits, and smaller vehicles bring the household straight to it without unloading onto the ground.
Can we move during Hajj season?
Rules apply to vehicles entering during the season, so it is best to plan before or after it, or use the staging yard at permitted times.
How do you make sure furniture is reassembled as it was?
With a numbering system on every piece stating the room and piece number, and each piece’s screws in a bag with the same number.
What is assembled first in Qatar?
The children’s rooms, then the master bedroom, then the kitchen and majlis.
Do you collect from Taif and Al Jumum?
Yes, directly or grouped with Makkah shipments.
Is used furniture exempt from Qatari customs?
It is exempt for citizens and residents moving to reside, under conditions set by Qatar Customs.
Are child seats left in the shipped car?
No; the car is handed over empty, and seats are packed with the household.
What documents are required?
A copy of ID or iqama, a detailed inventory list, Fasah authorisation and Qatari ID or residence to claim the exemption.
Is insurance available for the household?
Yes, optional insurance based on the estimated values on the list.
What should I prepare for the children before travelling?
The school file, a first-night box for each person, favourite toys in the travel bag, and medicines and baby needs with the mother.
How do I find out the cost of moving my household?
Send photos of your home, its exact location and your city in Qatar on WhatsApp or call +966553923364.
From Makkah to Qatar, the whole family household
Moving a household from Makkah to Qatar starts with a collection plan that fits Makkah: a truck outside the home where allowed, or a staging yard where not. Then room-by-room dismantling and numbering, children’s rooms loaded last to be assembled first, cars on a carrier, clearance at Salwa, and reassembly that restores the home as it was.
Contact Al Basma Express on +966553923364.
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