Al Mellah International Shipping (0580402747) is a shipping company from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain moving cars, household goods, bishts, dates, part loads and parcels from Hofuf, Mubarraz and the Al-Ahsa villages to Manama, Muharraq, Riffa and Hamad Town over the King Fahd Causeway in one to two days. Prices start from SAR 170 per parcel, SAR 690 for a part load, SAR 1,350 for a room of furniture, SAR 1,650 for a flat and SAR 1,500 for a car.
Al-Ahsa and Bahrain share long family and historical ties, with constant visits in both directions; many Bahrainis spend holidays in Al-Ahsa, and the markets are linked by the trade in dates, bishts and crafts. The road is short: from Hofuf to Khobar and then the King Fahd Causeway, so shipments reach Manama in a day or two. Shipping from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain therefore covers home and car moves, shop supplies and family parcels.
🚗 Shipping your car from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain
For permanent residence in Bahrain the car is shipped as an export and registered with Bahrain’s General Directorate of Traffic after technical inspection. Anyone using the car temporarily and bringing it back only needs to drive it over the causeway.
| Car | Method | Starts from | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Road carrier | SAR 1,500 | 1–2 days |
| SUV or pickup | Enclosed or open carrier | SAR 1,700 | 1–2 days |
| Luxury | Dedicated carrier with a protective cover | Request a quote | One day |
| Car with household goods | Combined booking at one price | Request a quote | 1–2 days |
🌉 From Hofuf to the King Fahd Causeway
| Stage | Timing |
|---|---|
| Loading in Hofuf or Mubarraz and filing the declaration on Fasah | Morning of day one |
| Al-Ahsa → Khobar (about two hours) | Midday on day one |
| Crossing the causeway and clearance | Afternoon of day one or morning of day two |
| Delivery in Manama, Muharraq and Riffa | Day one or two |
We add small Al-Ahsa shipments to the daily Eastern Province runs to Bahrain. Sea from Dammam port to Khalifa Bin Salman Port, by FCL container or sea LCL consolidation, is only used here for very heavy goods; the causeway is faster and cheaper.
🏠 Moving household goods from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain
| Item | Protection |
|---|---|
| Large majlis seating | Cushions separated, fabric then film |
| Bedrooms and wardrobes | Dismantled, panels and bolts numbered |
| Kitchen and IKEA kitchens | Dismantled in reverse order, fittings kept |
| Air conditioners | A technician recovers the gas and reinstalls |
| Coffee pots, pottery and antiques | Lined wooden crates |
| Carpets and rugs | Rolled and tightly wrapped |
| Office and shop furniture | Numbered by section, anti-static wrapping |
| Load | Approx. volume | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel or suitcase | Up to 0.1 m³ | SAR 170 |
| Part load | Up to 3–4 m³ | SAR 690 |
| A room of furniture | 6–10 m³ | SAR 1,350 |
| A 2–3 bedroom flat | 18–30 m³ | SAR 1,650 |
| A medium villa or house | 40–60 m³ | SAR 3,000 |
| A large house with annexes | 70 m³ or more | Request a quote |
🧵 Bishts and dates for Bahraini markets
The Hasawi bisht has a large market in Bahrain, and shops in Manama and Muharraq want Khalas and Ruzeiz dates all year. We ship bishts in flat boxes inside reinforced cartons that keep their folds and embroidery, and dates in air-conditioned or refrigerated trucks, with an invoice and GCC certificate of origin exempting Saudi products from Bahraini customs duty.
| Shipment | Method | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bishts for a shop in Bahrain | Reinforced cartons and flat boxes | Piece count on the packing list |
| Commercial dates | Air-conditioned or refrigerated truck | Invoice and GCC certificate of origin |
| Family gifts | Consolidated parcels | From SAR 170 per parcel |
| Online store | Periodic consolidated shipping | Distribution to a Manama warehouse |
🔄 Holiday visits and family parcels
Many Bahrainis visit Al-Ahsa on holidays and go home with purchases beyond their car’s space: rugs, small furniture, dates and bishts. They can hand them to us in Al-Ahsa before returning, and receive them at home in Bahrain within a day or two. The same goes for Hasawi families sending gifts to relatives in Bahrain before Ramadan and the two Eids.
Every crew brings lifting and lashing straps, trolleys, ramps, a stair climber and a carpenter for dismantling and reassembly.
💰 Price summary from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain
Al-Ahsa prices are close to the Eastern Province’s thanks to its closeness to the causeway, finalised after the survey.
How to get the cheapest price from Al-Ahsa
Send your location in Al-Ahsa, your area in Bahrain and the shipment type, and we’ll send a price quickly.
📄 Documents and clearance on the causeway
We file the export declaration via Fasah before the truck reaches the causeway, and our agent handles Bahraini clearance. Used household goods for a resident or returning citizen are usually exempt, while new appliances and foreign goods are subject to Bahrain’s 10% VAT and duties by tariff line.
| Document | Household goods | Car | Dates & bishts |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID or iqama | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Packing list | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Fasah authorisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receiver’s residence or CPR card | ✔ for exemption | ✔ | — |
| Export plates | — | ✔ | — |
| Invoice and GCC certificate of origin | — | — | ✔ |
| Prohibited | Status |
|---|---|
| Flammables and gas | Prohibited |
| Weapons | Prohibited |
| Controlled medicines without a permit | Prohibited |
| Fresh food in an ordinary truck | Refrigerated shipping only |
🏙️ Delivery in Bahrain
| Area | From Al-Ahsa | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Manama, Juffair and Seef | 1–2 days | Lift booking in towers |
| Muharraq and Arad | 1–2 days | A Dyna for narrow lanes |
| Hamad Town and Budaiya | 2 days | Villas and compounds |
| Riffa and Isa Town | 1–2 days | Direct delivery |
🗓️ Steps for shipping from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain
🏢 Moving a shop or office from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain
For Hasawi bisht and date shops and offices opening branches in Bahrain, we move shelving, fit-out, office furniture and equipment numbered by section, and deliver to the new site according to market or mall access times.
🛡️ Insurance and compensation
We recommend insuring cars, valuable furniture and commercial shipments. We record each item’s condition and the truck’s seal number, and match them on delivery before signing.
📆 Shipping seasons from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain
| Period | Causeway conditions | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Weekends | Visitor congestion | Load Sunday to Wednesday |
| Before Ramadan and the two Eids | Many family parcels | Hand in a week early |
| Date harvest | Demand for air-conditioned trucks | Book early |
| Winter | Moderate traffic | Good for household moves |
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🗓️ A family’s move from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain
| Before the date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Two weeks | Survey, deciding what to ship and what to sell |
| One week | Car papers, packing list and Fasah authorisation |
| Loading day | Dismantling, packing, colour-coding boxes and loading |
| Next day | Crossing the causeway, delivery and reassembly in Bahrain |
🧳 Suitcases for students and employees
For Al-Ahsa students studying in Bahrain and employees moving there, we collect suitcases and boxes from home and deliver to Bahrain housing in a day or two, from SAR 170 per piece, instead of cramming them into the car at the causeway.
💭 Ship or sell?
Al-Ahsa’s prices to Bahrain are low given the short distance, so most good furniture is worth shipping. Don’t ship worn mattresses, light old furniture or appliances that keep breaking.
🔁 From Bahrain to Al-Ahsa
We also move shipments from Bahrain to Al-Ahsa for returnees and traders, taking into account SABER platform requirements for regulated products, 15% VAT and the Kingdom’s used-car import rules.
❓ FAQ: shipping from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain
❓ How much does shipping from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain cost?
A room from SAR 1,350, a flat from SAR 1,650, a car from SAR 1,500, a part load from SAR 690 and a parcel from SAR 170.
❓ How long does shipping from Al-Ahsa to Bahrain take?
One to two days via Khobar and the King Fahd Causeway.
❓ Do you ship bishts for Bahraini shops?
Yes, in flat boxes that keep folds and embroidery, with the invoice and certificate of origin.
❓ Can I ship purchases from my Al-Ahsa visit to Bahrain?
Yes — hand them to us before you return and they arrive in a day or two.
❓ Are used household goods exempt in Bahrain?
Usually yes for a resident or returning citizen.
❓ Do you move a shop to Bahrain?
Yes, numbered by section with delivery to the new site.
Homes, cars, bishts and dates over the King Fahd Causeway in a day or two.
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