Dubai
Dubai Maritime City: real costs, licences and review
Ship management, marine services and yacht businesses.
FromAED 28,000
Typical, 1 visaAED 58,000
Timeline10–30 days
Our rating7.5/10
Our view
A dedicated maritime cluster with ship repair, yacht servicing and marine design facilities, positioned between Port Rashid and Dubai Drydocks. Relevant for ship management, chartering, marine surveying and superyacht services.
Key facts
| Emirate | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Licence from | AED 28,000 |
| Typical cost (1 visa) | AED 58,000 |
| Issuance time | 10–30 working days |
| Visa quota | Unlimited (with office) |
| Flexi-desk | No |
| Remote setup | No |
| Licence types | Commercial, Industrial, Professional / service |
| Established | 2007 |
Official source: www.dubaimaritimecity.com
Honestly
What works
- Purpose-built maritime infrastructure
- Waterfront access
- Established maritime cluster
- Dubai maritime registry proximity
What doesn't
- Only relevant to marine businesses
- Physical premises required
- Higher cost base
- Limited activity flexibility
Who this suits
- Ship management and chartering
- Yacht and superyacht services
- Marine surveying
- Maritime equipment trading
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