Quick answer: Dubai Maritime City (DMC) is a dedicated maritime zone in Dubai with ship lifts, dry berths, repair yards, marine suppliers and service companies in one place, making it a convenient hub for ship repair, maintenance and refits in the Gulf.
What is Dubai Maritime City?
Dubai Maritime City is a purpose-built maritime zone on reclaimed land between Port Rashid and Dubai Drydocks. It brings together shipyards, ship lifts, dry berths, marine workshops, suppliers, offices and maritime education.
What services are available?
- Ship repair, dry docking and refits for workboats, offshore vessels, yachts and coastal ships
- Marine engineering, fabrication and welding workshops
- Marine equipment suppliers and spare parts stockists
- Marine logistics, chartering and technical support companies
Why owners choose DMC
Having yards, suppliers and service companies close together shortens response times and simplifies coordination. Dubai’s air connections also make it easy to fly in superintendents, technicians and spares.
Planning a vessel call
- Define the scope of work and target dates.
- Request yard availability and quotations.
- Arrange port clearance and agency.
- Book local service providers for logistics, spares and specialist work.
Ocean Connect is based in Dubai Maritime City and can be your single local partner. Contact our team.
