Dubai Maritime City

Dubai Maritime City (DMC) is a multipurpose maritime zone located in the heart of the United Arab Emirates. It is strategically positioned on a reclaimed peninsula between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks. The site connects seamlessly to Dubai's main road network offering direct access to major expressways, including Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). It serves as a key centre for maritime businesses, ship repair, and trade, integrating various sectors like marine services, education, and research facilities. Spanning over 249 hectares, DMC Dubai is divided into the Maritime Centre, the Industrial Precinct, The Academic Quarter, the Marina District, the Harbour Residence, and the Harbour Offices.

• A multipurpose maritime zone
• A project by DP World
• Part of Dubai Maritime Vision 2023
• A world-class maritime cluster in the UAE
• Complied with green community standards
• Home to more than 280 marine and maritime businesses

Dubai Maritime City Free Zone is surrounded by the Arabian Gulf which allows quick access to the sea, airport as well as public transport options. DMC Dubai is broadly divided into two precincts, one is industrial while the other is commercial.

The industrial precinct of Dubai Maritime City area has unobstructed open access to seawaters and is mostly occupied by businesses which are involved in ship repair and maintenance, yacht repair and manufacturing and other workshop units related to maritime businesses. It is currently the most developed area within DMC.

The commercial precinct of Dubai Maritime City is divided into The Marina District, The Maritime Centre, Dubai Maritime City Campus, Harbour Residences and Harbour Offices.

The Marina District offer mixed-use activity areas, charter and transit marina facilities, dry boat storage and ferry transit facilities.

The Maritime Centre, the urban corporate park in Dubai Maritime City, is currently under development. It consists of eight waterfront parcels and three interior parcels around a boulevard. There is a cluster featuring five high-rise towers named the Creek Towers, a plaza and a Landmark Tower at the entrance.

Dubai Maritime City Campus will be the academic quarter in DMC. Once completed, it will offer courses in marine engineering, transportation and naval science. There will be a capacity of 1,300 students with a double-storey library and a 500-room stay facility for students.

Harbour Residences are the 14 empty plots, reserved for waterfront residential towers. Harbour Offices is a space of 19 development plots adjacent to Harbour Residences in Dubai Maritime City.

As the community develops, this outline of Dubai Maritime City’s upcoming projects provides a clear vision of its future potential and offerings.

Dubai Maritime City features 22 strategically positioned industrial ship repair plots. These are conveniently accessible to dry and wet berths, ship lift facilities and open sea access. These industrial plots are fully equipped with the necessary infrastructure and can be leased on a long-term basis. Companies can establish a MUSATAHA agreement for 25 years, with options for extension. These plots are ideal for businesses looking to develop their facilities within the Dubai Maritime City area.

DMC Dubai also features over 200 warehouses divided into 4 zones. It offers pre-built maritime units in various sizes, starting from 5,490 sq. ft., catering to the storage demands of ship repair and maintenance businesses. These warehouses are well-suited for storing essential spare parts and materials for marine-related operations, supporting the logistical needs of companies in the maritime industry.

The workshops in Dubai Maritime City are built with a future-focused approach. These are available in three unit sizes: small units starting from 2,800 sq.ft., medium units beginning at 4,758 sq.ft., and large units from 9,515 sq. ft. Yacht manufacturing workshops are tailored for larger vessels, spanning 27,146.58 sq. ft. and are leased for yacht manufacturing, repair and construction.

Dubai Maritime City (DMC) provides a premium office tower with flexible leasing options for businesses to conduct essential front-end and daily operations. With a variety of office spaces available in the Maritime Business Center, companies can select layouts that best suit their needs. DMC Dubai offers both modern office spaces and nearby workshops and promotes productivity by allowing businesses to streamline operations within a single location. These well-equipped offices ensure a professional and efficient setup for maritime businesses aiming for growth and convenience.

Dubai Maritime City (DMC) also offers dedicated showrooms for marine businesses, designed to showcase a wide range of marine-related products, goods and merchandise. Positioned within the Industrial District, these retail spaces encourage client accessibility and promote cross-business collaboration. Each showroom starts from 1,010 sq. ft. and includes dedicated parking, creating a streamlined experience for both businesses and customers.

Dubai Maritime City location also offers extensive retail opportunities with specialised industrial shops. Shops within the zone are well-suited for industries such as restaurants, grocery stores, FMCG outlets and documentation services, each subject to approval to ensure alignment with the maritime focus. Positioned within a 249-hectare industrial district, these retail spaces benefit from a steady flow of over 15,000 daily visitors, offering significant commercial advantages for businesses aiming to reach a broad audience within this thriving maritime hub.

Dubai Maritime City offers convenient staff accommodation, with a new project underway to add 1,406 rooms connected directly to its Industrial District for easy access. Employers can lease living quarters for their teams by coordinating with the DMC property management team.  This expansive development will also feature recreational areas, food outlets, retail shops, a clinic, fire safety systems, and an on-site administration office for a comprehensive living environment.

There are various off-plan buildings and sub-communities in DMC Dubai. These include:

• Oceanz by Danube
• Nautica One
• Nautica Two
• Mar Casa
• Coral Reef by DAMAC

Oceanz by Danube is an off-plan residential complex overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The two towers will have studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. The project will be completed by March 2027. 

Nautica One and Nautica Two are part of Nautica by Select Group. Both buildings will feature 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. The handovers are expected in Q4 2026.

Mar Casa will be a 52-storey tower will have 1 to 3-bed apartments and 3 to 4-bed penthouses, which can be booked with a down payment of 12%. The project by Deyaar Properties is expected to be completed in October 2026.

Those looking for Dubai Maritime City floor plans can browse the floor plans available for popular buildings in the area.

Apart from these, renting a shop in Dubai Maritime City costs AED 83k per annum.

Workshops and retail areas have parking areas for workers. Residents and workers can use private conveyance to move within the area. Moreover, for customers visiting showrooms and workshops, there are dedicated parking spaces next to the development. In addition, the upcoming apartment complexes at Dubai Maritime City location will have dedicated parking spaces for their residents.

Sheikh Rashid Road (D75) connects the Dubai Maritime City peninsula with the main city. It is linked to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Oud Metha Road (E66) and offers seamless connectivity to the rest of the emirate.

There are plans to build bus stations within the community, but for now, workers and residents will need to go outside of the community to access buses and Dubai Metro. It takes a 5-minute drive to reach Caltex Reservoir Bus Stop, which is serviced by C09 bus. Al Mina Road Bus Stop is 8 minutes away, but one can catch multiple buses from there including 8, 9, 12 and N55.

Al Ghubaiba Metro Station and ADCB Metro Station, both are located at an equal distance from DMC and service green line and red line metro respectively.

A small-scale convenience store is located in Dubai Maritime City by the name of Zahrat Al Bahar Mini Mart. For large grocery haul, several supermarkets are located nearby including:

• Viva Supermarket
• Royal Supermarket
• West Zone Supermarket

All of these are located within a 10-minute driving distance from DMC.

There is a small community mosque in Dubai Maritime City to facilitate Muslim workers and residents.

Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI) is the nearest church at a drive of 15 minutes. Hindus in DMC can go to temples in Bur Dubai such as Shiva Temple and ShrinathJi Temple.

To facilitate preschoolers, there is Little Diamond Nursery near DMC. It is located 10 minutes away and follows the Early Education Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. It is one of the notable nurseries in Bur Dubai.

Schools near Dubai Maritime City are majorly located in the vicinity of Bur Dubai. One can reach New Academy School and Ambassador School in around 9 to 10 minutes by car. The Ambassador School Dubai, Mankhool Campus got a Very Good rating from KHDA and offers the CISCE curriculum.

Community clinics and ambulance service points are incorporated into the development plans for DMC. As of now, there are various healthcare facilities, clinics and hospitals near Dubai Maritime City. Aster Clinic, Oxford Medical Center and Harley International Medical Clinic, all are located within a 15-minute drive.

Aster Hospital near Dubai Maritime City can be accessed in 10 minutes by car. The Mankhool Branch is certified by the Dubai Health Authority and specialises in Cardiology. One can also access the hospital in case of general consultancy and medical emergencies. International Modern Hospital is also located at the same distance and is open round-the-clock for medical emergencies.

Dubai Maritime City is being built near Rashid Port and Drydocks World-Dubai to promote trade and business as well as to facilitate the maritime industry. It is connected to the mainland communities in Dubai including al Raffa, Al Mina and Al Mankhool. DMC is strategically located 1 km away from Jumeirah Beach Road and around 1.5 km from Bur Dubai. At around 2.5 km, one can access the Shindagha Tunnel in Deira. The area is connected to the wider network of main roads including Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) via a causeway.

A popular shopping avenue, Burjuman Mall is a 14-minute drive from Dubai Maritime City. It has a range of brand outlets including MAC, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Mont Blanc and more. Besides shopping, there are a lot of things to do in Burjuman Mall. It features a hypermarket, VOX Cinemas, many food and beverage outlets and Magic Planet.

Moreover, within the same driving radius, there are other popular destinations for shopping as well such as City Centre Al Shindagha, Al Rais Shopping Centre and Al Khaleej Center.

One will find many casual eateries and restaurants in Maritime City such as Al Khadhar Restaurant, Alddana AlZarqaa Restaurant, Mehran Restaurant and New Maritime Restaurant. Since there are limited housing options in Maritime City, these food joints are mainly visited by the people working in the area.

For a fancy lunch or dinner, one should opt for restaurants in Bur Dubai including Shahi Mughal, Little Bangkok, TOMO, Al Ustaad Kebab and Grub Shack. One will find a variety of cuisines in these places such as Pakistani, Thai, Pan-Asian, Arabic etc.

Residences in Maritime City peninsula will have unobstructed views of the sea. If you still find a need to go to the beaches, then, you can get onto Jumeirah Beach Road (D94) and access the Jumeirah Public Beach by car. The beach also has a running and cycling track and a skate park. One can also grab cocktails from beach-side cafes, restaurants and bars and enjoy the sunset. Entrance to the public beach is free.

DMC is in proximity to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai. Those looking to learn about the UAE history and cultural artefacts can visit the Coins Museum, Dubai Museum and Coffee Museum. The Textile Market (or Textile Souk) is also located in Al Fahidi Historical District. Here, one can find traditional Arabic clothing items and pure fabrics like silk.

Another landmark near Dubai Maritime City is the Etihad Museum. It exhibits a chronological display of key events that took place between 1968 and 1974. It is one of the best places to learn more about the Founding Fathers of the UAE, the UAE constitution and more.

Dubai Maritime City does not have plans to build schools within the premises as of now. However, one can conveniently access educational facilities in the neighbouring districts.

DMC is a member of the Dubai World Group of Companies, one of the emirate’s newest free zones.

Maritime City is a free zone in Dubai, a development dedicated to navigation, shipping and other maritime services.

Dubai Maritime City has plans to construct mosques, parks, bus stations, a waterfront promenade, community clinics, police stations, ambulance service locations, areas for entertainment, and spaces for leisure and recreation.

There are more than 280 businesses registered and working in Maritime City Dubai.

Yes, the land available in the commercial precinct is freehold.

• Located off the coast between Port Rashid and Drydocks World
• Connected to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) via a causeway
• In close proximity to Bur Dubai