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See moving prices →Al Afnan Movers and Packers (Al Afnan Furniture Transfer) is a licensed and insured moving company based in Al Majaz, Sharjah. For 10 years our crews have moved studios, family villas and offices within and between Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates.
On a typical job, our team wraps and boxes your belongings, takes apart beds, wardrobes and desks, and loads the truck. At the new address, our carpenters rebuild everything. Packing materials, labour and insurance are part of the quote you approve, so the price doesn't grow on moving day.
For a quote, send photos or a short video of your home on WhatsApp. If you'd rather we see it in person, we'll arrange a home visit. Estimates are free either way.
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As professional packers and movers, we handle everything from a single sofa to a full villa or office relocation. Most customers book one of the services below. If your move doesn't fit neatly into one, tell us what you're moving and we'll put the right crew together.
A house move is more than furniture. It's the kitchen cupboards, the appliances, the kids' toys and whatever has collected in the storeroom. Our house shifting crews pack one room at a time and label every box with the room it's going to, so unpacking starts in the right place. Our house movers in Dubai follow the same room-by-room method we use for family homes in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates.
A villa usually means larger wardrobes, outdoor furniture, maybe gym equipment in the garage, and a longer carry from the front door to the truck. Our carpenters dismantle the big pieces, bag and label the fittings, and rebuild them in the new villa. Our villa movers in Dubai work in gated communities where moving hours and gate passes are set by the community, and we plan villa shifting in other emirates the same way.
Apartment moves in the UAE are usually decided by the service lift. Your building assigns a time slot and a shared loading bay, so we size the crew and pack in advance to finish inside that window. From studios to 3-bedroom flats, our apartment movers in Dubai plan around tower rules, and we bring the same planning to apartment shifting in Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi.
A business loses money for every hour its office is closed, so most office relocations happen at night or over a weekend. Our 24/7 team can move workstations, filing cabinets and computers out after closing and set them up before staff return. Our office movers in Dubai handle commercial relocation services for small offices and full floors, and office moves in other emirates are quoted after a survey.
Sometimes you only need one wardrobe moved, or a second-hand sofa collected and delivered. We dismantle, wrap and refit single items or small loads without you booking a full house move. Our furniture movers in Dubai bag the fittings for each piece, so your bed goes back together with every bolt it came apart with.
Packing takes longer than most people expect, and rushed packing is a common cause of breakages. Our packers use bubble wrap for glass, crockery and mirrors, stretch film for sofas and mattresses, and hanger boxes so clothes travel on their hangers. Book our packing and unpacking services on their own or as part of a full move, and add unpacking if you want cupboards and drawers filled at the new place.
On a long-distance move, the drive is only part of the job. The truck leaves one building and arrives at another, often with different moving hours, permit rules and lift bookings, so we coordinate both ends before moving day. Our Sharjah base puts Dubai and Ajman a short drive away, and we also run longer routes to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Long-distance quotes are based on volume and distance.
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Plenty of moving companies in the UAE promise careful handling and fair prices. Here is what backs those words up at Al Afnan, and how you can check it before you book.
We're a licensed moving company in every UAE emirate. Our insurance covers your belongings from packing to setup, including accidents in corridors and service lifts, not only on the road.
Ten years of UAE moves taught us to check lift sizes, truck hours and building permits at the quote stage, so problems get solved before moving day, not in the lobby.
Customers rate us 4.9★ on Google for punctual crews, careful handling and fair prices, which is why they recommend us as reliable movers and packers in the UAE.
Your written quote covers packing materials, labour, dismantling, transport, reassembly and insurance, and only changes if you add items. Building permit fees go to your building, and we flag them upfront.
Our team works around the clock for same-day, emergency, night and weekend moves. Same-day slots depend on the job size and your building's lift schedule, so call early.
Our carpenters dismantle beds, wardrobes and desks, keep every fitting bagged and labelled, and rebuild everything properly at your new place.
Our crews speak Arabic, English, Urdu and Hindi, so you can explain what's fragile and where each piece goes in the language you're comfortable with.
Comparing the best moving companies in the UAE? Get clear answers to these five questions before you book any of them:
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Every Al Afnan move follows the same five steps, whether it's a studio across town or a villa going to another emirate. It's a door-to-door service: we pack at the old address and unpack at the new one.
Get a Free Quote on WhatsAppSend photos or a short video of each room on WhatsApp, along with both addresses, floor numbers and your preferred date. Mention anything heavy, fragile or valuable. For larger homes and offices, we can visit in person instead.
We reply with a written, all-inclusive price. Once you confirm, we agree on the start time, crew size and truck, and check the move rules for both buildings so permits and lift slots are booked in time.
Each room is boxed and labelled for its new room. Fragile items get bubble wrap, upholstered furniture gets stretch film, and clothes go into hanger boxes. Set aside passports, cash, jewellery and documents beforehand; they travel with you, not in the truck.
Our carpenters dismantle beds, wardrobes and desks and bag the fittings for each piece. Heavy furniture goes in first and boxes are packed around it so the load stays put, whether it's a short local move or a long drive to another emirate.
Boxes go straight to their labelled rooms, and furniture is rebuilt and placed where you want it. Before we leave, we walk through the home with you so anything that needs adjusting is fixed on the spot. Add unpacking if you want the boxes emptied too.
Ready to start? Send photos on WhatsApp and we'll reply with a written quote.
We're licensed to move in all seven emirates from our base on Jamal Abdul Naser Street in Al Majaz, Sharjah. Looking for packers and movers near you? The areas below show where we work in each emirate.
Our movers and packers in Dubai handle tower moves in Dubai Marina, JLT and Business Bay, where service lift slots set the pace, and villa moves in Mirdif and Dubai Hills, where gate passes and community moving hours apply. We also cover JVC, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Barsha, Downtown Dubai and Deira.
Sharjah is where we're based, so local moves here are quick to arrange. Our movers in Sharjah cover Al Majaz, Al Nahda, Al Qasimia, Al Khan, Muwaileh and Al Zahia, along with the rest of the emirate. Moves between Sharjah and Dubai come up often in our reviews.
Ajman sits right next to Sharjah, so short moves between the two are straightforward to schedule. Our movers in Ajman work in Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Jurf and along the Corniche, and handle moves from Ajman to Dubai and further afield.
Our movers in Ras Al Khaimah cover Al Nakheel, Al Hamra, Al Rams and the rest of the emirate, for local moves and for longer runs to Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
We move homes and offices across Abu Dhabi, including Al Reem Island, Khalifa City, Al Raha Beach, Yas Island and Mussafah, as well as Al Ain. Many of these moves start in another emirate, so we confirm the arrival window with your Abu Dhabi building before the truck is loaded.
We also move apartments, villas and offices in Fujairah city, Dibba and Umm Al Quwain. These are usually long-distance moves, quoted on volume and distance, with the start time planned around the drive.
Common routes include Dubai to Sharjah, Sharjah to Dubai, Ajman to Dubai, Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah to Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai to Fujairah. The paperwork for these moves happens at the buildings: a move-out permit at one end, a move-in permit and lift booking at the other, and set moving hours at both. We plan loading and arrival around both buildings and price the move on volume and distance, not a flat rate per emirate.
Changing emirate usually means a new utility account and a new tenancy registration too. Dubai uses DEWA for electricity and water and Ejari for tenancy registration, Sharjah homes are served by SEWA, and Abu Dhabi registers tenancy contracts through Tawtheeq. Settle the final bill at your old address early, because many buildings ask for a utility clearance before they approve a move-out permit.
Don't see your area? Contact us with your location and we'll confirm whether we cover it.
What do movers and packers in the UAE charge? Mostly it depends on how much you own, how easy your buildings are to work in, and whether you're moving within one emirate or between two. The ranges below are for moves within a single emirate; inter-emirate moves add distance to the price.
| Move size | Typical price (AED) |
|---|---|
| Studio | 800 – 1,200 |
| 1 bedroom apartment | 1,100 – 1,600 |
| 2 bedroom apartment | 1,700 – 2,600 |
| 3 bedroom apartment | 2,800 – 4,000 |
| 3–4 bedroom villa | 4,000 – 6,000 |
| 5+ bedroom villa | From 6,500 |
| Office and commercial | Price on estimate |
Updated October 2026. Prices are for moves within one emirate. Inter-emirate moves, such as Dubai to Sharjah or Sharjah to Abu Dhabi, are quoted on volume and distance.
Every written quote covers packing materials, labour, dismantling of large furniture, loading, transport, unloading, reassembly, and insurance for your belongings in transit and while our crew handles them. Unpacking can be added if you want things put back in cupboards and drawers.
Move permit fees and refundable lift deposits are paid directly to your building or community management, not to us. Many towers and gated communities in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi charge a permit fee, and some hold a refundable deposit against damage to lifts and corridors. We tell you what to expect before you book.
Comparing cheap movers and packers in the UAE? A low quote only saves money if it holds on moving day. Before you book any company, check whether stairs, packing materials, dismantling or waiting time can be added later. With Al Afnan, the written quote is all-inclusive and only changes if you add items to the move.
We're rated 4.9★ on Google. Reviewers keep mentioning the same things: crews who turn up on time, careful handling and fair prices. Several of the moves below crossed from one emirate to another, which is why customers recommend us as trusted movers in the UAE for inter-emirate moves.
Excellent5.014 reviewsAyesha Rahman
2 weeks ago
Shifted my 2BHK from Al Nahda Sharjah to Dubai Marina last weekend. Team showed up on time, wrapped everything properly (even my wine glasses survived) and the price matched exactly what they quoted on WhatsApp. No surprise charges which is rare honestly.
Mohammed Al Hashimi
a month ago
Used Al Afnan for our office relocation from Business Bay to JLT. 3 floors of furniture, computers, files everything. Finished in one day with zero damage. The supervisor spoke Arabic which made coordination much easier for our staff.
Priya Nair
3 weeks ago
Called them at 9pm because our landlord gave us short notice to vacate. They sent a team the very next morning. The guys were polite, careful with our baby's furniture, and helped reassemble the crib. Fair price for same-day service.
Hassan Qureshi
a week ago
Villa shift from Sharjah to Ajman. Heavy wooden dining table, 3 wardrobes, the works. Team disassembled everything, loaded 2 trucks and set it up again at the new villa. Took around 7 hours total. Hardworking boys and owner is responsive on calls.
Sarah Thompson
2 months ago
As an expat moving within Dubai, I was worried about finding a trustworthy mover. Al Afnan was recommended by a colleague and they didn't disappoint. Proper packing materials, careful handling, everything arrived in perfect condition at my new place in Downtown.
Khalid Al Mansouri
a month ago
ممتاز جدا. نقلوا أثاث البيت من راس الخيمة الى ابوظبي بدون أي خدش. الفريق محترم والأسعار معقولة.
Ravi Kumar
3 weeks ago
Best movers I have used in 6 years of living in UAE. Moved from a studio in Al Majaz to a 1BHK in Al Barsha. Clear quote on WhatsApp with no hidden fees, team arrived on time and worked fast. Final bill matched the quote exactly. 10/10.
Fatima Zahra
5 days ago
Needed just packing service because I was shipping items back home. They came with professional materials and packed around 40 boxes in 4 hours. Very organized with labelling. Extra care with my grandmother's crockery set 🙏
James O'Brien
a month ago
Second time using Al Afnan. First time was office furniture, this time my villa in Mirdif. What I like is they remember repeat customers. The lead mover knows how to handle solid wood furniture without a scratch. Will use again.
Noor Jahan
2 weeks ago
Got 4 quotes before choosing them. Al Afnan wasn't the cheapest but the most transparent on WhatsApp — explained exactly what's included: truck, labour, packing, assembly. Moving day was smooth and the price did not change at the end.
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Within one emirate, a studio move typically costs AED 800–1,200, a 2-bedroom apartment AED 1,700–2,600 and a 3–4 bedroom villa AED 4,000–6,000. Office moves and moves between emirates, such as Dubai to Abu Dhabi, are quoted on size, access and distance. See the price guide above, or send photos on WhatsApp for an exact figure.
A full-service move covers packing materials, packing, dismantling of large furniture, loading, transport, unloading, reassembly and insurance for your belongings while we handle them. Unpacking can be added. Building permit fees and refundable lift deposits are separate and paid to your building.
Yes. Al Afnan is a licensed moving company operating in all seven UAE emirates. Our insurance covers your belongings during packing, loading, the drive, unloading and reassembly. We're happy to share licensing and insurance details before you book.
We cover all seven emirates: Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi (including Al Ain), Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Our base is in Al Majaz, Sharjah. Send both addresses and we'll confirm the details for your move.
Yes, and they're included in your written quote. We bring moving boxes, bubble wrap for glass and crockery, stretch film for sofas and mattresses, and hanger boxes so clothes travel on their hangers.
Yes. Glass, mirrors and framed pictures are wrapped in bubble wrap, and TVs and screens are wrapped and carried upright. Point out anything fragile or high-value when you send photos so we bring enough materials. Jewellery, cash and important documents should stay with you rather than go in the truck.
Yes. Our trained carpenters take apart beds, wardrobes, dining tables, office desks and flat-pack furniture, bag the fittings for each piece, and rebuild everything at the new address. This is included in your quote. Mention very large items when you send photos so we bring the right tools.
One to two weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of dates, especially near month-end when many UAE leases finish. For large villas, offices and inter-emirate moves, allow extra time for lift bookings and community permits. For urgent moves, we also take same-day and next-day bookings when a crew and truck are free.
Mid-month weekdays usually give you the most choice, because buildings get busy around month-end lease changeovers. In summer, roughly June to September, daytime temperatures often pass 40°C, so early morning or evening moves are easier on the crew and on heat-sensitive items like electronics, candles and cosmetics. Check your building's permitted moving hours before you pick a time.
Yes. Common routes include Dubai to Sharjah, Sharjah to Dubai, Ajman to Dubai, Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Ras Al Khaimah. We plan loading and arrival times around the moving hours at both buildings, and price the move on volume and distance.
Yes. Our team works 24/7, so same-day and emergency moves are possible when a crew and truck are free. Whether we can move you today depends on the size of the job and your building's lift availability, so call as early as you can and we'll tell you straight away what's possible.
Yes. We work day shifts, night shifts and weekends. Night moves suit offices that can't close during business hours, and weekend moves suit people with weekday jobs. Many towers set fixed moving hours, so send us your building's rules and we'll schedule inside them.
Yes. Send photos or a short video on WhatsApp with both addresses, your preferred date and the floor you're on, and we'll reply with a written quote. For large villas and offices, a home visit gives a more accurate price, and estimates are free either way.
It depends on how much help you need. A truck rental usually gives you the vehicle and a driver, while you handle packing, dismantling and carrying. Packers and movers handle the whole job, including packing materials, carpenters for furniture and insurance for your belongings. For a whole apartment or villa, the full service usually saves time and breakages.
Our crews speak Arabic, English, Urdu and Hindi. You can explain what's fragile, what goes where and what stays behind in the language you're most comfortable with, which also helps when dealing with building security and community guards.
Yes. We relocate workstations, filing cabinets, computers and reception furniture across the UAE. Most offices move after hours or over a weekend, and our 24/7 team can run the move overnight so staff return to a working office. Office moves are priced on estimate, so send a floor plan or photos.
With Al Afnan you get a written all-inclusive quote that only changes if you add items, trained carpenters who dismantle and rebuild furniture as part of the job, and a team that works 24/7 for same-day, night and weekend moves. Add 10 years of UAE moves, a 4.9★ Google rating and crews who speak four languages. Use the checklist above to compare us with any other mover.
Fill in your move details for an upfront quote with no hidden fees.