Moving from Al Murjan to North Obhur, Jeddah

The drive heads north roughly along the coast. Because Obhur creek (Sharm Obhur) separates South Obhur from North Obhur, the route usually loops around the end of the creek to reach the northern bank, then enters the district via Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Street or the roads leading to it from the east. The real distance is therefore longer than a straight line on the map suggests.

North Obhur residents report roadworks throughout the year causing diversions and lane narrowing, and narrow link roads towards Madinah Road near the Camel Roundabout. On the Al Murjan side, the nearby waterfront and Jeddah Corniche Circuit mean some days bring heavy traffic or temporary closures during major events. We check the route and diversions on the morning of the move before setting off.

Most Al Murjan homes are multi-storey villas, many with annexes, gardens and pools, furnished with heavy, high-value pieces: marble tables, chandeliers, artwork and large majlis sets. Main streets are wide, such as Ahmed Ibn Taymiyyah Street, which residents say is around 52 metres across, but inner streets outside villas fill with cars in the evenings and at weekends. We choose our arrival time and truck positions so neighbours' gates stay clear.

Our page on villa furniture moving in Al Murjan covers packing and dismantling in detail.

• Managed apartment tower: service lift booking, fixed moving hours, lift and corridor protection, sometimes a resident undertaking.
• Building in an inner plan: usually four or five floors, with a small lift or none.
• Villa in a new plan: more space, though some streets may have roadworks.
• Chalet or rest house: outdoor furniture, humidity-sensitive pieces and gates that need coordination with the guard.

For tower apartments, see apartment movers in North Obhur.

When both ends are villas, volumes are similar and the goal is to settle in fast. We ask for a simple floor plan of the new villa, or visit before moving day, and label every piece with its room and floor in the new house. Everything then goes straight from the truck to its place, instead of piling up in the entrance. If the new villa is in a plan where streets are still being built, we confirm a usable truck entrance and check that no excavation blocks the front of the house on the day.

This needs the most planning on this route. Furniture from a multi-floor villa will not all fit into an apartment, however spacious. We measure the new flat, including rooms, doors, lift and balconies, then sort items into three groups: move to Obhur, temporary storage, and sell or donate. We move and assemble the apartment items first, then take the rest to storage, either the same day with two trucks or over two consecutive days.

1. Before the day: confirm the Obhur lift booking, parking at both ends and permits for gated compounds.
2. Morning in Al Murjan: protect floors and stairs, then dismantle and pack floors in parallel.
3. Loading: heavy items and marble low, fragile pieces strapped.
4. The drive: review current Obhur diversions and choose the best way around the creek.
5. Arrival: enter through the agreed gate or loading bay and unload by room.
6. Assembly: beds and kitchen first, then wardrobes and majlis.

On short moves within one district almost any sensible load order works. On a trip that loops around the creek through diversions and speed bumps, load order matters. The heaviest items such as fridges, marble tops and dismantled wardrobes go on the floor against the front wall and are strapped. Heavy cartons such as books go next to them, lighter cartons on top, and fragile items like art and mirrors stand upright between boards or mattresses. The first-night box goes in last so it comes out first.

Many Al Murjan villas have outdoor seating, umbrellas, barbecue gear and children's play equipment, and many Obhur destinations have gardens, roofs or chalets that need them. We take down large umbrellas and wrap their heavy bases, bag outdoor cushions, and clean grills of charcoal and grease before wrapping. Pool chemicals, gas cylinders and fuel do not travel in the furniture truck for safety reasons and should be moved separately.

Both districts are close to the sea, with high humidity much of the year. Timber, leather and electronics suffer if left exposed for hours outside a building or on a balcony. We keep outdoor waiting time short, use fabric blankets under stretch wrap on wood so moisture is not trapped against the finish, and seal mattresses and sofas. If pieces must wait in Obhur for days before going inside, closed air-conditioned storage is the better choice.

Some new housing in North Obhur sits inside compounds with gates and security, and some require advance permits for moving trucks, limit moves to certain days and hours, or ask for crew names and vehicle plates. Ask the compound management about their rules a few days ahead and we will send crew and truck details for you to submit. Our guide to building and compound permits in Jeddah explains what is usually requested.

By Jeddah standards the distance is moderate, but longer than a move between neighbouring districts, and a second run means looping around the creek again, possibly through diversions. So on this route we prefer to send enough trucks from the start rather than rely on repeat trips. A mid-size villa may need two or three trucks; a large apartment one or two. We confirm after the inventory.

See villa moving cost factors and how distance affects price.

• Weekday mornings are best, before visitors fill the Corniche.
• Avoid major event days near the Corniche Circuit and waterfront.
• Book the first available tower lift slot so the job does not run into the evening.
• Do not rely on map distance; allow for the creek loop and diversions.
• Do not move a whole villa into an apartment without sorting first.
• Never leave furniture on a balcony in sun and humidity.

Moving to South Obhur instead is shorter, as no creek loop is needed.