Dry Docks Operations licence in the UAE
Dry Docks Operations licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 3315008
What the authority says
Includes docks involved in the manufacture of ships, barges, boats of all kinds, excluding those made of rubber or reinforced fibers. This also includes reparation and renovation operations as well as painting, manufacturing of ship parts and the conversion, modification and dismantling of ships.
Invest in Dubai activity reference · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code3315008 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
Related activities
- Ships & Boats RepairingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Ships & Boats Maintenance ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Wood Boat RepairingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Dry Cleaning ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Dry Ice ManufacturingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Dry Batteries ManufacturingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Dry Docks Operations licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Dry Docks Operations with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.