Ports
The operators
| Operator | 2025 |
|---|---|
| DP World (Dubai) | Revenue $24.4bn, up 22%; 93.4m TEU, up 5.8%; port capacity 109m TEU |
| AD Ports Group (Abu Dhabi) | Revenue AED 20.8bn, up 20%; 7.7m TEU, up 23%; capacity 12.1m TEU |
| Gulftainer (Sharjah) | Runs Khor Fakkan: 6 berths, 18 cranes, 3.5m TEU capacity |
Source: DP World: Record $24.4bn revenue and $6.4bn EBITDA for 2025 (March 2026); AD Ports Group: Record 2025 revenue of AED 20.8 billion (February 2026); AD Ports Group: Q4 and full-year 2025 management discussion; Gulf News: MSC Mariella docks at Khorfakkan Port (September 2026)1,3,4,5
CMA Terminals at Khalifa Port handled more than 1.3 million TEU in its first year of operation in 2025. About 86% of AD Ports Group's container volume was handled in the UAE.3,4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main ports in the UAE?
Jebel Ali in Dubai, run by DP World, with capacity of 19.4 million TEU; Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, run by AD Ports Group, with 9.6 million; and Khor Fakkan on the Gulf of Oman, run by Gulftainer.
Sources
- DP World: Record $24.4bn revenue and $6.4bn EBITDA for 2025 (March 2026)
- Dubai Media Office: DP World records highest cargo volumes at Jebel Ali Port (February 2025)
- AD Ports Group: Record 2025 revenue of AED 20.8 billion (February 2026)
- AD Ports Group: Q4 and full-year 2025 management discussion
- Gulf News: MSC Mariella docks at Khorfakkan Port (September 2026)
- 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.