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Abu Dhabi Ports

Transforming Abu Dhabi’s maritime infrastructure to position the Emirate as a premier logistics, transport, and trade hub

Gateway to Global Trade

Abu Dhabi Ports manages and operates 11 strategically located ports and terminals across the UAE. Our facilities handle diverse cargo types, including container, general cargo, Ro-Ro, dry bulk, liquid & gas, and cruise passenger services. We provide exceptional connectivity, enabling efficient trade for our customers and partners

Abu Dhabi Ports

Ports and Terminals

Abu Dhabi Ports’ multipurpose ports and terminals are interconnected, offering multimodal access to sea, air, rail, and road networks in strategic locations.

Ports:

  • Khalifa Port
  • Zayed Port
  • Free Port (old & new)
  • Musaffah Port
  • Mugharraq Port
  • Al Sila Port
  • Al Faya Dry Port

Terminals

  • Abu Dhabi Terminals (includes MSC)
  • CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal (COSCO Shipping)
  • CMA Terminals Khalifa Port  (CMA CGM)
  • Autoterminal Khalifa Port (Noatum)
  • Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal (including Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach)
  • Aqaba Cruise Terminal
  • Fujairah Terminals
  • ACTAD (Arabian Chemical Terminals)
Khalifa Ports

Fujairah Terminals

Strategic Access to Global Markets

On June 2017, the Port of Fujairah and AD Ports Group signed a 35-year concession agreement, announcing the establishment of Fujairah Terminals.
Under the concession agreement, AD Ports Group was granted the rights to upgrade and improve container handling infrastructure, providing a range of services including container, general and project cargo, Ro-Ro, cruise ship, rail handling, and livestock.

Strategically located on the eastern seaboard of the UAE, the multipurpose terminal is a critical logistics hub for the entire GCC, East-West shipping lines, and an outlet for the Indian subcontinent, Red Sea, and East African markets. Capacity is expected to reach 720,000 TEUs and 1.3 million tonnes of general cargo by 2030.

Fujairah Terminals

Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal

A World-Class Cruise Hub

Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, located in the heart of Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, is a leading hub for the cruise industry. It serves as the ultimate gateway for international cruise lines and passengers, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure, world-class terminal operations, and comprehensive services capable of handling all types of cruise terminal operations.
 
In 2019, AD Ports Group developed Marsa Mina, a vibrant waterfront lifestyle destination. Situated against the backdrop of Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, Marsa Mina provides a diverse range of retail concepts and casual dining options for international visitors and the local community.
To accommodate the growing cruise industry in Abu Dhabi, Cruise Terminal 2 was launched in Q4 2022. This expansion significantly increased capacity, enabling the terminal to provide exceptional services and further enhance the cruise experience for passengers. In addition to warm and traditional Arabian hospitality, cruise passengers enjoy a variety of services at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, including restaurants, souvenir and retail shops, foreign currency exchange, and airline city check-in. 

The ongoing development of new services, such as the recently added heliport, has further enhanced the terminal's offerings, contributing to its global recognition and numerous awards, including the World’s Best Cruise Terminal and Destination.

Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
Saif-Al-Mazrouei-CEO-Ports-Cluster

Abu Dhabi Ports is committed to supporting the UAE economy by taking a leading role in developing a thriving maritime trade and logistics sector

Saif Al Mazrouei CEO – Ports Cluster

Cluster Businesses

Abu Dhabi Ports brings together a portfolio of specialised sub brands operating across ports, terminals and cruise hubs, delivering tailored maritime and logistics solutions that strengthen supply chains across diverse cargo and industrial sectors.

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