Explore: Port Rashid (Dubai)
General Info
September 2008 brought news reports of a problem with raw sewage flowing into the harbor. It appeared that sewage truck drivers were illegally dumping their tanks in storm drains due to long queues at the official sewage treatment plant.
Position: 25° 17.07’N, 55° 16.18’E (port approach)
Clearance
For full details on clearing into and out of the UAE see United Arab Emirates Formalities.
Yachts should call Dubai Creek Port Control on VHF Channel 16 and ask for directions. The Q flag and UAE courtesy flag must be flown. Clearance is carried out at the main port. Clearance from the last port, crew lists, customs declaration and passports, with valid visas, will be requested.
Docking
The Dubai Golf and Yacht Club can only be reached when the bridge over the creek opens. About five kms (three miles) west of the town is the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club. Right in the centre is the Dubai International Marine Club and the Jumeirah Palm development.
Last updated: December 2016.
