Ports & Marine Construction Contracting licence in the UAE
Ports & Marine Construction Contracting 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)
- 4290101
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes construction works of marine and coastal structures for: ports, harbours, marinas (excluding floating pontoons & mooring systems), dry docks, artificial islands and waterways, including quay walls, wharves, jetties, breakwaters, revetments etc; coastal protection, stabilization works, breakwaters, revetment, groynes, seawalls, beach nourishment, etc. these works include navigation signs, preparation works and other enabling temporary structures
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 | Code4290101 | Licence typeCommercial | 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
- Marina Construction ContractingDubai mainland (DET)
- Coastal Reclamation ContractingDubai mainland (DET)
- Sport Fields & Halls ContractingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Dredging & Reclamation ContractingDubai mainland (DET)
- Ports & Marine Guide Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Service Lines Coring & Ditching ContractingDubai mainland (DET)
Ask an assistant about this page: ChatGPT · Claude · Perplexity
FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Ports & Marine Construction Contracting 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 Ports & Marine Construction Contracting with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.