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United Arab Emirates maritime network

UAE Ports, Ship Agents and Maritime Services

Research ports by emirate, compare published operating details, and find companies and services that support port calls across the UAE.

Published profiles

22

Confirmed UAE ports

Detailed profiles

22

Profiles with official operating context

Company profiles

52

Supporting UAE port calls

Emirate coverage

7

Across the United Arab Emirates

Country overview

A connected port network across two coastlines

The UAE port network spans the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Its major gateways support container shipping, energy cargoes, bulk and project cargo, Ro-Ro, cruise calls, ship repair, offshore activity, and regional logistics. Use the port profiles below to move from country context into operator-published berth, draft, terminal, cargo, and service information.

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure reported in February 2026 that the country's ports receive more than 33,000 vessels annually. NauticHubz organises relevant public information into practical paths for port research and company discovery.

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Major gateways

Compare key UAE ports

A quick comparison of selected commercial gateways using facts published by their operators. Open a port profile for terminals, cargo focus, services, and source links.

Comparison of selected major United Arab Emirates ports
UN/LOCODEPortPrimary roleMajor cargo and capabilitiesOperatorPublished berth detailPublished depth or draft
AEJEAJebel Ali Port DubaiCommercial port and logistics hubContainers, breakbulk, dry and liquid bulk, Ro-Ro, project and reefer cargoDP World Jebel Ali Port source27 berthsNot publicly available
AEKHLKhalifa Port Abu DhabiDeep-water multi-purpose portContainers, general cargo, Ro-Ro, dry bulk, liquid and gas, breakbulkAD Ports Khalifa Port source36 berths18.5 m depth alongside
AEFJRPort of Fujairah FujairahMulti-purpose east coast portOil and bunker fuels, dry bulk, grain, containers, general cargo, Ro-Ro and cruisePort of Fujairah infrastructure source28 oil berths plus dry bulk and multi-purpose berths26 m CD maximum depth
AEKLFKhorfakkan Container Terminal Sharjah, east coastContainer terminalContainers, breakbulk and hazardous cargo handlingGulftainer6 berths16.0 m maximum draft at berth
AEMSASaqr Port / Free Zone Ras Al KhaimahDeep-water bulk and industrial portAggregates, coal, oil, gypsum, clay, project, general and Ro-Ro cargoRAK Ports Saqr Port source12 inner-harbour berths plus 2 capesize berthsUp to 18.5 m using DUKC at the deep-water bulk terminal

Published limits can be berth-specific and may change. Confirm current requirements with the relevant port authority or operator before planning a vessel call.

Port map and index

Locate UAE ports across both coastlines

The map plots port profiles with published coordinates. Use the complete index to open any of the 22 confirmed UAE port profiles.

Map of the United Arab Emirates and surrounding waters
Detailed port profile 18 of 22 profiles have published coordinates

Base map: NordNordWest/Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 3.0 DE . Port markers are overlaid from published NauticHubz profile coordinates.

Complete index of 22 UAE port profiles

Port network

Browse UAE port profiles by emirate and coastline

Filter the confirmed UAE ports and open each profile for available operating information.

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Emirate / area

Coastline

Cargo and port capabilities

Match port strengths to the vessel call

These capability paths are based on services and cargo types published by the linked port operators. Open each profile for the supporting source and available operating detail.

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Bulk and energy

Oil, bunker fuels, aggregates, grain and industrial bulk cargo.

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Project and breakbulk

Oversized, heavy-lift, industrial and non-containerised cargo.

Port-call services

Find maritime support by service need

Continue from port research into the service categories commonly required before arrival, during a call, at anchorage, and before departure.

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UAE maritime companies

Ship agents and port-call support companies

Review company profiles with published UAE coverage and service information. A company profile does not by itself confirm a current appointment at a specific port.

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Browse Ship Agents

Coverage and services reflect the information in each company profile. Confirm current port availability and appointment details directly with the company.

Official resources

Continue with authoritative UAE maritime sources

Use these official resources alongside port and company profiles when validating codes, government services, and current operating information.

Port operators and authorities

Official operating resources

Use the relevant operator or authority for current port notices, tariffs, vessel acceptance, terminal requirements, and berth-specific information.

Common questions

Using the UAE port network

Where can I find berth and draft information?

Start with the major-port comparison, then open the relevant port profile. NauticHubz displays berth and draft details only when they are available from an official source.

How do I find a ship agent for a UAE port call?

Review the company profiles on this page or open the ship-agents view. Check the company's stated UAE coverage and confirm its current appointment and capability directly.

What does a UN/LOCODE record confirm?

It identifies a location used in international trade and transport. UNECE notes that a maritime function means a port exists within the location, not that the code identifies only one port or terminal.

Can this information be used for operational planning?

Use it for research and supplier discovery. Always confirm notices, restrictions, tariffs, berth availability, and vessel acceptance with the relevant authority, operator, or appointed agent.