A Modern maritime hub, unique in every way

With 65 kilometres of coastline along the Gulf and close proximity to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, Ras Al Khaimahs maritime
legacy is part of the Emirates culture. For many years the UAEs fourth largest, and northernmost Emirate has continued to serve as a major
international maritime trading hub between continents. Today a modern network of roads, airports, and proposed rail projects provides a state
of the art logistics infrastructure that links the ports of Ras Al Khaimah with the rest of the region, and a key component to the rulers economic
roadmap that will see the Emirate as an important shipping centre and major trans-shipment hub in the Gulf.

His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi

Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah has a rich and dynamic maritime heritage and
our ports are a key determinant of our national identity as well
as playing a central role in all our trade activities. RAK Maritime
City sends out a strong message to the international maritime
community and beyond that we are fully committed to providing
high quality maritime infrastructure operating in accordance with
international standards and best practice.

RAK Maritime City, the

emirates fifth Port and UAEs
newest maritime free zone.
RAK Maritime City is the latest, and most advanced, maritime free zone to
open in the United Arab Emirates. The vision of H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr
Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK
Maritime City is a project of huge dimensions, which in turn will have a
long lasting impact on the maritime industry across the region.
The fifth state of the art port facility in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the
project covers 8 million square metres of strategically located coastland,
combining a dedicated harbour, access to deepwater berths in the future,
5 kilometres of new quay wall, exclusive private jetties, deep harbour
entrance, plus a variety of plots for industrial, commercial and general
trading businesses.
The benefits are as diverse as the offerings. RAK Maritime City free zone
combines the best in international port facilities with inherent business
advantages for companies seeking cost efficient, secure, transparent and
customized business answers with the best in tax benefits.
RAK Maritime City will be zoned into areas for specified use retail,
warehousing, general cargo handling, industrial production and
manufacturing, tank storage and shipbuilding or repairs. Each will be
able to incorporate companies as both FZE and FZC entities, along with a
choice of trading licences, work permits and UAE residence visas.
With significant land expansion available for individual companies,
outstanding access to a variety of markets, low operating costs, and
complete business support in all your ventures, RAK Maritime City is your
maritime gateway into the region.

RAK Maritime
City is the latest
addition to one of
the most advanced
networks of ports
anywhere in the
world.

RAK Ports, managed by Saqr Port Authority,

has been conceived to oversee the growth of
the maritime industry in the region and drive
the economic development of Ras Al Khaimah.
Today each of the five ports in the Emirate have
a defined role, specialising in a shipping or
transport niche, that complements the Emirates
ambitions to be recognised as a modern
maritime hub.
RAK Maritime City has been designed to be a
free zone maritime industrial park for a variety
of businesses.

Saqr Port
www.saqrport.ae
The first major port in the United Arab Emirates
and largest bulk commodity port in the Middle
East. It has established a reputation for a fast
turn around of vessels just one of the value
added services that set it apart from other ports
across the region.

Al Jazeera Port

Al Jeer Port

RAK Khor Port

www.aljazeeraport.ae

www.aljeerport.ae

www.khorport.ae

Focusing on dry-docking and ship repair for

small to medium sized vessels. The latest onestop-shop further covers the complete scope
of maritime and shipping needs through the
extensive 50,000 square metres dry dock and
ship lifting system, complete with 12 dry berths.
The synchro lift has a lifting capacity of 1,000
tonnes and can accommodate vessels up to 55
metres in length and 18 metres wide.

Constructed and opened in 2009, this new port

has superb facilities for the handling of livestock,
leisure craft, dhows, and general cargo vessels,
and has facilities for provisioning and refuelling
services. With a sailing club, 266 berth marina,
and a whole range of services both on water
and on land, its the ideal addition for vessels
wishing to complete UAE to Oman paperwork
in a fraction of the time.

A unique city centre port offering a range of

modern cargo handling facilities and services.
The port also has a new passenger/cruise
terminal catering for the increasing interest in
cruise tourism in Ras Al Khaimah.

Facts
Total area of RAK Maritime City
Area of water harbour basin area
Draft
Land reclaimed to +4 metres
New quay wall
Total dredging / excavation
Quantity of rock used to infill behind quay wall
Rocks used overall
Lining between soil and rock
Total amount of concrete used
Number of precast concrete blocks used
Road length
Length of ISPS fencing / wall
Main contractor
Number of fenders
Number of bollards
Drainage channel
Man hours of project
Construction time

Contact
Capt. Colin F.G. Crookshank
General Manager
Telephone : +971 7 266 8444
: +971 50 647 7313
Mobile
: info@rakmaritimecity.ae
Email
Website : www.rakmaritimecity.ae

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Approx 8 million square metres

820,000 square metres
Max 7 metres
4,800,000 square metres
4,815 metres
6,589,517 cubic metres
291,096 tonnes
830,000 tonnes
150,000 square metres
283,440 cubic metres
15,705 units
7.2 kilometres
9.7 kilometres
China Harbour Engineering Co.
1,083
315
2.8 kilometres
1,865,650 man hours
2 years to complete the marine works (harbour)