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 QasimiSupreme 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 PoRtwww.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 JeeR PoRt www.aljeerport.ae

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.

RAK KhoR PoRtwww.khorport.ae

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.

Al JAzeeRA PoRtwww.aljazeeraport.ae

Focusing on dry-docking and ship repair for small to medium sized vessels. The latest one-stop-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.

Total area of RAK Maritime CityArea of water harbour basin areaDraftLand reclaimed to +4 metresNew quay wallTotal dredging / excavationQuantity of rock used to infill behind quay wallRocks used overallLining between soil and rockTotal amount of concrete usedNumber of precast concrete blocks usedRoad lengthLength of ISPS fencing / wallMain contractorNumber of fendersNumber of bollardsDrainage channelMan hours of projectConstruction time

Approx 8 million square metres820,000 square metresMax 7 metres4,800,000 square metres4,815 metres6,589,517 cubic metres291,096 tonnes830,000 tonnes150,000 square metres283,440 cubic metres15,705 units7.2 kilometres9.7 kilometresChina Harbour Engineering Co.1,0833152.8 kilometres1,865,650 man hours2 years to complete the marine works (harbour)

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