Logistics
Rail and road
Etihad Rail's 900 km network runs from Ghuwaifat to Fujairah, carrying freight through 11 terminals and four major ports.2
The E11 runs from Al Silah in Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah, the E311 links Dubai to the other emirates, and the Sheikh Khalifa highway links Dubai and Fujairah.5
Port logistics
DP World's Dubai terminals handled a record 1.5 million vehicles in 2025, up 18%, and Jebel Ali's breakbulk reached 5.67 million tonnes. AD Ports Group's feeder shipping carried 3.35 million TEU, up 38%.3,4
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the UAE rail network?
Etihad Rail's network is 900 km long, from Ghuwaifat to Fujairah, with freight running through 11 terminals and four major ports.
Sources
- Fast Company Middle East: UAE economy grows 6.2% in 2025 as GDP reaches AED 1.9 trillion
- Etihad Rail: The UAE's national rail project
- DP World: Record $24.4bn revenue and $6.4bn EBITDA for 2025 (March 2026)
- AD Ports Group: Q4 and full-year 2025 management discussion
- UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.