Recognized as the world’s largest man made harbour, Jebel Ali Harbour is also Middle East’s busiest port with 67 berths. This port town is located 35 kilometers southwest of the city of Dubai. The area surrounding the harbor is home to around 5500 companies engaged in importing and exporting.

These companies located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone enjoy special privileges from the government such as exemptions from corporate tax, import and export duties, and currency restrictions. Outside Unites States, Jabel Ali Harbor is the most frequently visited port by ships that belong to the US Navy. Due to the depth and size of the port facilities, a Nimitz Class aircraft carrier and several ships of the accompanying battle group can be accommodated in this port.

While the harbour was constructed in the late 1970s to supplement the facilities at Port Rashid in Dubai, the village of Jebel Ali was constructed to accommodate the port workers. Providing ample space for container handling, general cargo storage, short and long-term vehicle storage and livestock handling, this port is linked to Dubai’s expressway system and to the Dubai International Airport Cargo Village.

Local and foreign visitors can find the Ibn Battuta Mall which is located on the way to Jebel Ali Harbour. This will add novelty to your cruising trip as the mall contains a wide variety of malls, cinema and restaurants and cafes. Those travelers visiting this Dubai tourist attraction can start a wonderful cruising trip from this port. Visitors of Copthorne Hotel Dubai will find the convenience of accessing the harbour in few minutes time.