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Dubai Maritime City: real costs, licences and review
Ship management, marine services and yacht businesses.
Estimate. DMC-Maritime does not publish a full price list. This figure is our own estimate rather than a rate confirmed by the authority: treat it as an order of magnitude and ask us for a firm quotation.
Analysis
A dedicated maritime cluster with ship repair, yacht servicing and marine design facilities, positioned between Port Rashid and Dubai Drydocks. Relevant for ship management, chartering, marine surveying and superyacht services.
Key facts
| Emirate | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Licence from | AED 28,000 |
| Typical cost (1 visa) | AED 58,000 |
| Issuance time | 10–30 working days |
| Visa quota | Unlimited (with office) |
| Flexi-desk | No |
| Remote setup | No |
| Licence types | Commercial, Industrial, Professional / service |
| Established | 2007 |
Official source: www.dubaimaritimecity.com
Strengths and points to weigh
Strengths
- Purpose-built maritime infrastructure
- Waterfront access
- Established maritime cluster
- Dubai maritime registry proximity
Points to weigh
- Only relevant to marine businesses
- Physical premises required
- Higher cost base
- Limited activity flexibility
Who this suits
- Ship management and chartering
- Yacht and superyacht services
- Marine surveying
- Maritime equipment trading
Common questions
How much does a DMC-Maritime licence cost?
DMC-Maritime does not publish a full price list. A licence is estimated from about AED 28,000: treat it as an order of magnitude, as the quotation gives a firm figure.
How long does a DMC-Maritime licence take to issue?
A DMC-Maritime licence is typically issued in 10 to 30 working days.
How many residence visas does a DMC-Maritime licence allow?
The entry-level DMC-Maritime package includes 1 residence visa. With a physical office, the quota is unlimited.
Does a DMC-Maritime company need a physical office?
DMC-Maritime does not offer a flexi-desk on its entry package. The office arrangement that fits the activity is set out in the quotation.
Which activities does a DMC-Maritime licence cover?
DMC-Maritime issues these licence types: commercial, industrial and professional / service. It is particularly strong for maritime services and import and export.
Can a DMC-Maritime company be set up from outside the UAE?
DMC-Maritime does not offer a fully remote incorporation: at least one step of the process takes place in the UAE.
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