Long-distance deliveries across the UAE are common. A driver picks up a load in Dubai and drops it off in Sharjah or Abu Dhabi. Then they drive back empty. That dead return leg costs drivers time and money, and that cost eventually gets factored into what you pay.
Lalamove's new Return Trip feature fixes that. When you need something picked up and brought back to your original location, you can now book both legs in one go. Here's how you can do it:
What Is Return Trip?
Return Trip is an additional service available on large vehicles on Lalamove. It lets you book a round trip from a single pickup point, so your driver goes to the drop-off location and comes back to where you started.
This is useful when you need to send something to a location and need the vehicle to return, for example, when sending goods to a warehouse, a client site, or a storage facility, and you want the truck back at your location afterward. Return Trip is available for vans, 1-ton trucks, and 3-ton fence trucks. It is not available for sedans or SUVs.
Which Vehicles Support Return Trip?
Dubai
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Van
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1-Ton Truck
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3-Ton Fence Truck
Sharjah
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1-Ton Truck
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3-Ton Fence Truck
How to Book a Return Trip on Lalamove
Step 1: Open the Lalamove app
Log in to your Lalamove account and start a new order as you normally would.
Step 2: Select a large vehicle
Choose from the eligible vehicle types: Van, 1-Ton Truck, or 3-Ton Fence Truck. In Sharjah, select 1-Ton Truck or 3-Ton Fence Truck.
Step 3: Tap on "Additional Services"
Once you select your vehicle type, you will see an "Additional Services" section. Tap on it to expand your options.
Step 4: Click on the 'Return Trip' option
You will find Return Trip listed under Additional Services. Toggle it on to add it to your order.
Step 5: Confirm your route
The return trip brings the driver back to your original pickup point. There is no need to enter a separate return address.
Step 6: Review your fare
Before confirming, the app shows you the full fare, including the return leg. You can review the total and confirm when ready.
Why Use Return Trip?
You pay less. The return leg costs 30% less than booking a separate delivery. Instead of placing two orders, you pay for one trip with a discounted return built in.
Your driver earns more. Drivers no longer travel back empty after a long-haul delivery. They get paid for the return leg, which means better earnings per trip and more motivated drivers on every order.
You get a fully enclosed vehicle back at your door. If you booked a van, it comes back sheltered and climate-appropriate, ready for whatever you need to load next.
It works across Emirates. Whether you're sending from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Dubai to Sharjah, or Sharjah anywhere across the UAE, Return Trip applies to inter-emirate routes where the return distance makes a real difference.
Who Is This For?
Return Trip suits anyone who regularly sends large items across the emirates and needs the vehicle back afterward. A few common scenarios:
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A business sending stock to a warehouse and needing the truck to return with empty pallets or packaging
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A retailer dispatching bulky goods to a client and requiring the vehicle back at their shop
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A homeowner moving items to storage and needing the van to return for a second load
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An events company transporting equipment to a venue and collecting it after setup
If any of these sound familiar, Return Trip will save you money every single time.
Final Words
Return Trip removes one of the most frustrating inefficiencies in logistics: paying full price for a vehicle to drive back empty. Now you book once, cover both directions, and save 30% on the return. It's already live on the Lalamove app, available across large vehicles in Dubai and Sharjah.
Download the Lalamove app, select your vehicle, and activate Return Trip under Additional Services. Your next long-haul delivery just got smarter.
