Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City Free Zone — Complete Business Guide 2026
RAK Maritime City Free Zone is the UAE’s dedicated maritime and ship-building free zone. Here is the complete 2026 guide for maritime businesses.
In this guide:
RAK Maritime City at a Glance
- Location: Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) emirate; west coast of UAE
- Operator: RAK Ports
- Focus: Maritime industry; shipbuilding; ship repair; marine engineering
- Infrastructure: Dry dock; covered shipbuilding hall; marine services
RAK Maritime City Activities
- Shipbuilding: Vessel construction; GRP boats; aluminium crafts; steel vessels
- Ship repair: Dry dock repair; marine engineering
- Marine supplies: Ship chandlery; marine spare parts
- Offshore oil and gas: Offshore vessel servicing; equipment storage
- Marine consulting: Naval architecture; marine engineering consulting
RAK Maritime City Costs (2026)
- Trade licence: AED 12,000-20,000/year
- Dry dock access: Available for ship repair clients; berthing fees based on vessel size
- Warehouse/workshop: AED 30-60/sq.m/year
RAK Maritime City Strengths
- Specialized infrastructure: Only UAE free zone with dedicated dry dock; shipbuilding facilities
- RAK heritage: RAK has a long maritime industry tradition; skilled local workforce
- Cost: More affordable than Dubai Drydocks World; suitable for mid-size vessel work