More than just a port. Dubai Maritime City is a modern ecosystem where industry, lifestyle and smart investment come together.
Dubai Maritime City (DMC) is not just another artificial peninsula on Dubai’s map. Spanning 249 hectares between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks, it represents a bold vision that blends maritime industry, modern living, and innovative infrastructure. Thanks to direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and key transit routes, DMC is not only an industrial powerhouse but also a place to live, create and invest—with a clear view of the future.
The entire area is divided into six interconnected zones, each with its own role and character:
Industrial Precinct – the heart of maritime operations, home to shipyards, technical workshops and services for vessel construction and maintenance.
Maritime Centre – a commercial core with high-rises, business hotels and office space for global corporations and government entities.
Academic Quarter – an educational and research hub with capacity for over 1,300 students, including a congress center and hotel.
Marina District – a waterfront lifestyle area focused on yachting, restaurants, promenades and leisure activities.
Harbour Residences – luxury residential zone offering modern living with views of the harbor and a relaxed, sea-oriented lifestyle.
Harbour Offices – an operational zone providing administrative support and logistics for the port’s daily functions.
DMC is not only about business. The Academic Quarter will house the renowned Dubai Maritime Academy, one of the leading institutions in the region, preparing future engineers, captains and port safety specialists.
Marina District and Harbour Residences introduce urban lifestyle to the development—combining thoughtful design with fresh air, water views and high-quality everyday living.
Leading developers such as Omniyat, Danube, LIV, LMD, Beyond Developments are actively shaping the skyline of DMC. Each project embraces a contemporary vision with attention to architecture, views and long-term value.
DMC also aspires to become the region’s first fully digitized port. Automated logistics, smart cargo tracking, AI-managed operations and a strong emphasis on green shipping technologies are all part of Dubai’s wider plan to become a global hub for sustainable maritime industry.
All of this aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, aimed at building a city focused on quality of life, sustainability and human-centered urbanism. Pedestrian zones, green corridors, cycling paths and integration with upcoming metro lines (like the planned Blue Line) are central to the strategy—and DMC plays a key role in this transformation.
Dubai Maritime City is not just a modern port. It’s a place where past and future meet, where work, vision and lifestyle merge. And if you’re wondering where tomorrow’s maritime economy is taking shape—the answer is here.
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