Dubai Maritime City
Dubai Maritime City is a Free Trade Zone located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established in 2007, regulated by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC); regulatory oversight by Dubai Maritime Authority; zone operated by Dubai Maritime City FZE (part of DP World).
Key Facts
| Type | Free Trade Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Year Established | 2007 |
| Area | 249 hectares |
| Companies | 280 |
| Governing Authority | Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC); regulatory oversight by Dubai Maritime Authority; zone operated by Dubai Maritime City FZE (part of DP World) |
| Status | active |
Investment Incentives
DMC provides an integrated maritime cluster with ship lifts, 66+ wet and dry berths, workshops and warehouses in a strategic location between Port Rashid and Drydocks World. Businesses benefit from PCFC-administered licensing and services and an ecosystem designed to lower operational costs with logistics support and smart-platform services. As a designated free zone, it is tailored specifically to marine operations and international investors.
Sector Focus
Dubai Maritime City hosts businesses specialising in Maritime and Logistics.
About Dubai Maritime City
Dubai Maritime City (DMC) is a purpose-built maritime free zone located on a man‑made peninsula between Port Rashid and Drydocks World in Dubai, UAE. Spanning a planned 249 hectares, it clusters ship repair, yacht manufacturing, marine engineering and related services alongside commercial precincts. DMC is operated as part of DP World and offers integrated infrastructure such as ship lifts, wet and dry berths, workshops, warehouses and offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai Maritime City is a Free Trade Zone.
Where is Dubai Maritime City located?
Dubai Maritime City is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
When was Dubai Maritime City established?
Dubai Maritime City was established in 2007.
Who regulates Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai Maritime City is regulated by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC); regulatory oversight by Dubai Maritime Authority; zone operated by Dubai Maritime City FZE (part of DP World).
What sectors operate in Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai Maritime City hosts businesses in Maritime and Logistics.
What are the investment incentives at Dubai Maritime City?
DMC provides an integrated maritime cluster with ship lifts, 66+ wet and dry berths, workshops and warehouses in a strategic location between Port Rashid and Drydocks World. Businesses benefit from PCFC-administered licensing and services and an ecosystem designed to lower operational costs with logistics support and smart-platform services. As a designated free zone, it is tailored specifically to marine operations and international investors.