Dubai
MARITIME CITY
About Dubai Maritime City
A Premier Hub of Maritime Excellence in the World
Built especially as a maritime commerce and trade center, the Maritime City Dubai covers an area of 249 hectares. It is a vast commercial, industrial, and residential complex with a focus on the maritime trade and has state-of-the-art facilities to handle operations large and small.
It is a multi-purpose city that capitalizes on the opportunities it is afforded thanks to its location and has a bustling urban community centered around maritime trade. It also has shipbuilding and repairing facilities, an industrial precinct, and access to East and West shipping channels.
It is still a city that is growing and prospering, with plenty of more industries in the process of development and many mega projects under construction.
Why Dubai Maritime City?
The Maritime City Dubai is nestled right between The Dubai Docks and Port Rashid and is only 10 km from Dubai International Airport, making its location ideal for both international and local businesses. Its focus on the maritime industry makes it perfect for businesses operating in that sector.
Besides its flourishing maritime sector, it also has a growing retail industry that when completed will be home to five-star hotels, luxury apartments in high-rise buildings, and a prosperous retail sector. In the middle of the city is the Maritime Business Centre perfect for businesses both big and small.
Besides the industry, the city also has a thousand-berth marina that is part of the larger Marina District. The city is also home to the Dubai Maritime City Campus a first-class educational institution capable of hosting 1,300 students.
Benefits of Setting up a Business in Dubai Maritime City Free Zone
Free Zone Advantages
No personal taxes, complete foreign ownership, and no excise duty.
Strategic Location
Conveniently located close to all major landmarks in Dubai
Green Maritime Industry
A maritime cluster that is both large and environmentally sustainable.
Growth Culture
280 plus registered businesses in the maritime city, and more are coming soon
Long-Term Leasing
Dubai Maritime City offers long-term leases for all kinds of businesses.
First Class Infrastructure
A purpose-built city with specialized infrastructure designed for the future.
Business Activities in Dubai Maritime City
The Maritime City Dubai is focused mainly on the maritime trade, which includes shipbuilding, and repairing facilities that include Yacht manufacturing workshops. It also has 22 large ship repairing plots suited for both dry and wet berths that can lift up to 6000 tons and can be leased for up to 25 years. The Maritime City also has large warehouses well suited for a variety of businesses and with the development of the city other retail businesses, like hotels, restaurants, commercial, and residential businesses are also being established.