Port of Dubai
The Port of Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest man-made harbor in the world and the busiest port in the Middle East. The port is located just south of the Dubai International Airport. The major towns near Dubai Port are Sharjah Ajman Umm al-Quwain Fujairah and Ras al-Khaimah.
The Port of Dubai was founded in the early 1900s by the British. It was originally used as a base for the British Navy. The port was later expanded and modernized by the United Arab Emirates.
The Port of Dubai is a central hub for the shipping industry. It is home to over 3,000 ships. The port handles over 60 million tons of cargo each year. The Port of Dubai is also a popular tourist destination. The port is home to the Dubai Aquarium, the Dubai Museum, and the Dubai Zoo.
The United Arab Emirates has a very liberal trade regime and offers traders a number of incentives. As a result, the UAE is a significant re-export center in the Middle East.
The Dubai Customs authority requires that all shipments entering or leaving the port of Dubai is declared to them. The declaration must include a description of the goods, their value, the consignor and consignee’s names and addresses, and the shipment’s route.
To import goods into the UAE, traders must obtain a license from the Ministry of Economy. The license is valid for one year and allows the import of a specified quantity of goods.
AddressPO Box 17000 Dubai United Arab Emirates
Port AuthorityDP World
Phone971 4 8811110
Fax971 4 8811331
Email[email protected]
Coordinates25º 16′ 29” N, 55º 17′ 14” E
Decimal25.2747394, 55.2874546
UN/LOCODEAEDXB
Port TypeSeaport
Port SizeMedium
Websitewww.dpa.ae
TerminalYes
Inland port
Mean tide2 feet
Tide
Overhead Limit
Swell
Channel41 – 45 feet 12.5 – 13.7 meters
Cargo Pier36 – 40 feet 11 – 12.2 meters
Mean Tide
Anchorage31 – 35 feet 9.4 – 10 meters
Oil Terminal36 – 40 feet 11 – 12.2 meters
Harbor SizeSmall
ShelterGood
Max Vessel SizeOver 500 feet in length
Harbor TypeCoastal Breakwater
Turning Area
Compulsory
Available
Advisable
Local Assist
Provisions
Fuel Oil
Deck
Water
Diesel Oil
Engine
0-24 Ton Lifts
25-49 Ton Lifts
50-100 Ton Lifts
100+ Ton Lifts
Fixed Cranes
Mobile Cranes
Floating Cranes
Wharves
Med Moor
Ice
Anchor
Beach
Assist
Salvage
Pratique
Deratt Cert
Longshore
Electrical Repair
Steam
Electrical
Navigation Eq
Ship Repairs
Marine Railroad
Drydock Size
Garbage Disposal
Dirty Ballast
Telephone
Radio
Air
Telegraph
Radio Tel
Rail
Ocean
Environmental-friendly
Air
and Highly reliable
Land
flexible
Customs
assistance