Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Maritime City: real costs, licences and review
Port-side industrial land for bulk commodities and marine industry.
FromAED 16,000
Typical, 1 visaAED 36,000
Timeline10–25 days
Our rating7.2/10
Our view
RAK Maritime City offers deep-water berths and port-side industrial land, used heavily for aggregates, cement, steel and bulk commodity handling. Costs are low and plots are large. It is a bulk-cargo proposition, administered under the RAKEZ umbrella.
Key facts
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah |
|---|---|
| Licence from | AED 16,000 |
| Typical cost (1 visa) | AED 36,000 |
| Issuance time | 10–25 working days |
| Visa quota | Unlimited (with office) |
| Flexi-desk | No |
| Remote setup | No |
| Licence types | Industrial, Commercial |
| Established | 2008 |
Official source: rakez.com
Honestly
What works
- Deep-water berths
- Very low land cost
- Large industrial plots
- RAKEZ administration
What doesn't
- Bulk industry only
- Remote location
- Space commitment mandatory
- No service-business relevance
Who this suits
- Bulk commodity handling
- Aggregates and cement
- Marine industrial services
- Steel and metals processing
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