The United Arab Emirates, centered around Dubai and Sharjah, is the undisputed maritime repair capital of the Middle East. UAE shipyards provide expansive drydock and afloat repair facilities, catering to all vessel sizes including VLCCs and large offshore structures. The region's shipyards are renowned for their rapid turnaround times, advanced engineering capabilities, and strategic proximity to major regional oil and gas operations.
Top 15 Shipyards in United Arab Emirates: Ship Repair & Drydocks
15 shipyards · graving & dry docks up to 521 m · 1,393 documented vessel dockings in the last 12 months
United Arab Emirates Shipyards & Ship Repair Market Overview
15
Active Shipyards
521 m
Largest Drydock
1393
Shiprepair Visits (12 Mo)
Dry Dock Dimensions & Capacity Comparison
Key specifications and dimensions for the top shipyards in United Arab Emirates. Draft and size limits for drydocking operations.
| Shipyard | Max Length | Max Width | Max Draft | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBWARDY DAMEN MARINE ENGINEERING DUBAI PREMIUM | — | — | — | 2.0 |
| ALBWARDY DAMEN MARINE ENGINEERING FUJAIRAH PREMIUM | — | — | — | 1.0 |
| ALBWARDY DAMEN SHIPYARDS SHARJAH PREMIUM | — | — | — | 1.0 |
| ABU DHABI SHIP BUILDING (ADSB) | — | — | — | 2.0 |
| Ajman Shipyard (Arab Heavy Industries) | 175 m | 32 m | — | 5.0 |
| Al Jazeera Shipyard (RAK Ports) | — | — | — | — |
| APT Global Marine Services | — | — | — | — |
| DRYDOCKS WORLD DUBAI | 521 m | 100 m | 12 m | 5.0 |
| GRANDWELD SHIPYARDS | — | — | — | — |
| INTER OCEAN SHIP REPAIR | 130 m | 35 m | — | 3.0 |
| NICO INTERNATIONAL LLC | 34 m | — | — | 1.0 |
| PREMIER MARINE | 130 m | 35 m | 8 m | 3.0 |
| Safeen Drydocks (Noatum Maritime) | 230 m | 43 m | 12 m | 1.0 |
| SHIPTECH DRY DOCKS OPERATIONS FZE | — | — | — | — |
| TRIANGLE SHIPYARD | 130 m | 45 m | — | 3.0 |
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All Shipyards in United Arab Emirates
- ALBWARDY DAMEN MARINE ENGINEERING DUBAI — Ship Repair, United Arab Emirates
- ALBWARDY DAMEN MARINE ENGINEERING FUJAIRAH — Ship Repair, United Arab Emirates
- ALBWARDY DAMEN SHIPYARDS SHARJAH — Ship Repair, United Arab Emirates
- ABU DHABI SHIP BUILDING (ADSB) — Ship Repair, United Arab Emirates
- Ajman Shipyard (Arab Heavy Industries) — Ship Repair & Drydock, United Arab Emirates
- Al Jazeera Shipyard (RAK Ports) — Ship Repair, United Arab Emirates
- APT Global Marine Services — Ship Repair, United Arab Emirates
- DRYDOCKS WORLD DUBAI — Ship Repair & Drydock, United Arab Emirates
- GRANDWELD SHIPYARDS — Ship Repair, United Arab Emirates
- INTER OCEAN SHIP REPAIR — Ship Repair & Drydock, United Arab Emirates
- NICO INTERNATIONAL LLC — Ship Repair & Drydock, United Arab Emirates
- PREMIER MARINE — Ship Repair & Drydock, United Arab Emirates
- Safeen Drydocks (Noatum Maritime) — Ship Repair & Drydock, United Arab Emirates
- SHIPTECH DRY DOCKS OPERATIONS FZE — Ship Repair, United Arab Emirates
- TRIANGLE SHIPYARD — Ship Repair & Drydock, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Shipyards by Vessel Type
Tug (11 yards)
Service Ship (10 yards)
General Cargo Ship (9 yards)
Offshore Vessel (9 yards)
Other (8 yards)
Pleasure Craft (8 yards)
Oil And Chemical Tanker (7 yards)
Passenger Ship (7 yards)
Other Tanker (6 yards)
Ro Ro Cargo Ship (6 yards)
Container Ship (6 yards)
Bulk Carrier (6 yards)
Specialized Cargo Ship (5 yards)
Gas Tanker (4 yards)
Fishing Vessel (3 yards)
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