Saudi Express offers furniture moving from Dammam to Al-Kharj in a closed truck that skirts Riyadh on the way to your home in Al-Kharj, Al Dilam or Al Hayathim: we dismantle, pack and load in Dammam, then unload and reassemble, air conditioners included on request. Prices start from SAR 650 for limited items and SAR 830 for a small flat. For a booking, dial 0560533140 or write to us on WhatsApp.
- Distance: roughly 480 km via the outskirts of Riyadh and the Kharj road
- Road time: 5.5 to 7 hours for a loaded truck
- Schedule: one long day for flats, two days for large villas
- Prices: from SAR 650 for limited items and SAR 830 for a small flat
- Air conditioners: a technician removes, reinstalls and tests them
- Booking: 0560533140 call or WhatsApp
How far is Dammam from Al-Kharj and which road is used?
Dammam and Al-Kharj are roughly 480 km apart, varying a little with start point and route. The truck takes the highway from Dammam towards Riyadh, then heads for Al-Kharj around the capital’s outskirts without entering the centre; Al-Kharj lies south-east of Riyadh, about 80 to 85 km away.
A loaded truck needs 5.5 to 7 hours on this road, depending on load and traffic at Riyadh’s approaches. Because Riyadh regulates truck movement on some roads at certain times, we choose the departure hour so the truck passes the outskirts at a suitable time, and confirm the requirements on the booking day.
Approximate stages of the road from Dammam to Al-Kharj:
| Section | Approximate distance | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dammam – Riyadh outskirts | About 400 km | Highway between the Eastern Province and Riyadh |
| Riyadh outskirts – Al-Kharj | About 80 to 85 km | Kharj road south-east of the capital |
| Within Al-Kharj | Depends on district | Extra time for Al Dilam and Al Hayathim |
How much does furniture moving from Dammam to Al-Kharj cost?
Moving furniture from Dammam to Al-Kharj starts from SAR 650 for limited items, SAR 830 for a two-room flat, SAR 1,300 for a three-room flat with dismantling and assembly, and SAR 2,750 for villas and large houses.
Starting prices on the Dammam – Al-Kharj route:
| Service | Details | From (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Limited items | Appliances and a few pieces | 650 |
| Small flat | Two rooms and a living room | 830 |
| Medium flat | Three rooms with dismantling and assembly | 1300 |
| Villa or large house | Large truck and extended crew | 2750 |
| AC removal and installation | Split or window units, tested on site | Quoted after a quick call or WhatsApp |
| Delivery to Al Dilam or Al Hayathim | Extra distance beyond Al-Kharj | Quoted after a quick call or WhatsApp |
The final price depends on volume, floors and lifts, moving air conditioners and the kitchen, and your destination within Al-Kharj governorate. We ask for photos and these details, then give you a clear figure and what it covers.
One day or two?
A small or medium flat can be moved in one long day: we start dismantling and loading in Dammam early, reach Al-Kharj in the afternoon and reassemble before night. Villas and homes with large majlis rooms are split over two days so assembly does not run late.
With two days, the truck stays closed and locked overnight and unloading in Al-Kharj starts the next morning. This also suits customers who receive their keys in the morning, or who want to arrive with the family before the truck to prepare the rooms.
Who moves from Dammam to Al-Kharj?
Al-Kharj is a large governorate with a university, government and military sectors, and farming and industrial projects, so many employees and families move there from across the Kingdom, including from the Eastern Province. There are also Kharj families returning home after years in Dammam, and students and faculty moving for study or work.
An employee moving alone usually takes a bedroom and a few appliances; a family moves a whole house. We suggest the right truck for each case, and for those with few belongings we offer our small moves service, which may be cheaper.
Packing for a long road and dry air
The road from Dammam to Al-Kharj is well over 450 km, mostly through hot desert, and Al-Kharj itself is much drier than Dammam. So we pack in layers: bubble wrap on surfaces, rigid cardboard on corners, blankets between pieces and straps holding each row to the truck wall.
We make sure wooden pieces are dry before wrapping so Dammam’s humidity is not trapped under the film, and after arrival we advise keeping wood away from direct AC vents in the first days, because a sudden shift from humid air to dry, air-conditioned rooms can cause small cracks in the finish.
Air conditioners: from removal in Dammam to running in Al-Kharj
Al-Kharj summers are very hot, so air conditioners are among the most important things customers move on this route. Our technician removes split units after pumping the gas into the outdoor unit so it is not lost, seals the pipe openings against dust, and indoor units travel in boxes.
In Al-Kharj the technician installs the units where you want them, switches them on and checks the cooling before leaving. If the new positions are further from the outdoor unit, extra piping may be needed, so we ask about it beforehand. We suggest the bedroom AC goes in first.
Al-Kharj districts we deliver to
We deliver across Al-Kharj, including Al Saadah, Al Danah, Al Salam, Al Aziziyah, Al Khalidiyah, Al Muhammadiyah, Al Yarmouk, Al Fayha, Al Yamamah, Al Nahdah, Al Andalus, Al Rawabi, Al Rashidiyah, Al Rayyan, Al Hadabah and Al Nasifah, as well as Al Dilam, Al Hayathim and the surrounding farms.
Most Al-Kharj districts are villas and traditional houses on streets where the truck can park. Farms and istirahas outside town may have dirt access roads, so we ask for the location in advance to decide whether the truck reaches the door or a smaller vehicle is needed.
Dismantling, assembly and appliances
Before anything is carried out, our carpenter takes beds, wardrobes and shelving apart, marks each panel with a number and keeps the fittings in labelled pouches; the same hands rebuild them in Al-Kharj. Fridges, washers and cookers ride standing, tied to the side of the truck, with the washer’s drum fixed in place, and we ask you to give the fridge some hours to settle before plugging it in.
Wooden kitchens have their cabinets removed and numbered in order, with the worktop protected by rigid boards. Before moving a kitchen, compare its measurements with the new one; if they differ a lot, the carpenter may need adjustments we agree before fitting.
Temporary storage and optional insurance
Handover dates slip sometimes. When that happens your load waits under cover with us until the Al-Kharj keys are in your hand; see furniture storage, charged by volume and number of days. Valuable pieces can also be covered by optional insurance, set up before loading and priced on what they are worth.
Can the load be split between Riyadh and Al-Kharj?
Some customers work in Al-Kharj but live in Riyadh for a while, or have relatives in the capital who will keep a few things. Since the truck passes Riyadh’s outskirts anyway, part of the load can be dropped there and the rest taken on to Al-Kharj, provided this is agreed before loading.
Riyadh items go in last so they come out first without disturbing the rest, and their boxes get a different mark. The extra stop adds time; we work out its effect on the price with you clearly before booking, not after the job.
Kharj heat and unloading time
Al-Kharj is among the hottest areas in summer, and working at midday in full sun tires the crew and harms some items. So we time the departure from Dammam to start unloading in Al-Kharj after mid-afternoon on a one-day move, or in the morning on a two-day move.
Heat-sensitive items go indoors first: electronics, leather, candles and plastics, then boxes and wooden furniture. Please make sure water and electricity are connected at the new home before we arrive, so the AC can run as soon as it is installed.
Farms and istirahas in Al-Kharj
Al-Kharj is known for its large farms, and some customers move furniture to a farmhouse or a family istiraha. Access roads can be unpaved or narrow between walls, so we ask for the location in advance and, if needed, transfer the load to a smaller vehicle at the farm gate.
Istiraha furniture is different from household furniture: outdoor seating, extra fridges, barbecue gear and tents. Each is packed to suit it, and barbecue tools are cleaned of charcoal before loading so the rest of the load stays clean.
Steps to move your furniture from Dammam to Al-Kharj
- Send photos of the rooms and tell us your Al-Kharj district and the floors at both homes.
- We set the truck, crew and price, and agree one or two days.
- Dismantling, wrapping and loading take place at your Dammam address.
- The truck drives via Riyadh’s outskirts to Al-Kharj, and we tell you the arrival time.
- Unloading, assembly, AC commissioning and a final count of every item.
Tips before moving to Al-Kharj
- Arrange the bedroom AC installation for arrival day if moving in summer.
- Send the location if the home is on a farm or outside the districts.
- Unplug and dry the fridge the night before.
- Travel with your papers, jewellery and medication rather than packing them.
- Mark each carton with the Kharj room it belongs in.
Related pages and routes
For moves within the governorate see Moving Company in Al-Kharj, and within Dammam Moving Company in Dammam. Moving to the capital itself? Read Furniture Moving from Dammam to Riyadh; between Riyadh and Al-Kharj, see Furniture Moving from Riyadh to Al-Kharj. Everything else we do inside the Kingdom is on furniture moving, and prices can be requested through the quote form.
Moving abroad? See our international shipping.
