DP World has gone on to reach an agreement with the Fujairah Ports Authority – FPA for a 50-year concession in order to develop two additional terminals on the east coast of the UAE – the Al Rugaylat container as well as multi-purpose terminal and the Dibba General Cargo terminal.
This development will enhance the capacities and access point network of DP World in the UAE, providing customers more options, convenience, and high-quality connectivity throughout international and regional trade routes.
The project will create a new deep-water trade gateway on the east coast of the UAE that will be able to accommodate the most recent generation of ultra-large container vessels. Al Rugaylat is scheduled to have a total capacity of 2.5 million TEUs per year, 1.7 million tonnes of general cargo, as well as 190,000 Car Equivalent Units – CEUs, and Dibba will provide an additional 3.6 million tonnes of yearly general cargo capacity.
The new Fujairah terminals in the UAE expand on Fujairah’s expanding position as a global maritime hub. Located on the Gulf of Oman, Fujairah is set to become a major hub to feed maritime services, and the construction of ports and logistics zones will deliver additional investment, job opportunities, and long-term economic potential to the emirate.
When fully operational, the development will take the total container handling capacity of DP World in the UAE to almost 22 million TEUs from 19.4 million TEUs and significantly improve general freight and Ro-Ro capacity.
The new Fujairah terminals in the UAE will link with Jafza via the inland logistics network of DP World, connecting with Jebel Ali and expanding the end-to-end supply chain of DP World throughout the UAE, allowing customers to transport cargo more effectively between ports and logistics hubs as well as end markets. Construction is projected to take roughly 24 to 30 months from its inception, with progress delivered in stages.
According to the Chairman, Fujairah Ports Authority, H.H. Sheikh Saleh Bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, “The partnership with DP World marks an important milestone in Fujairah’s continued development as one of the region’s most important maritime gateways. The Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals will bring world-class operating capability, expanded capacity, and new investment to the emirate. We look forward to working with DP World to deliver a project that will benefit customers, communities, and the UAE’s wider economy.”
H.E. Essa Kazim, the Chairman of DP World, opined that “The UAE has been at the heart of DP World’s story for more than four decades, and this investment reflects our confidence in its future as one of the world’s leading trade and logistics hubs. Building on the strength of Jebel Ali, this development deepens our commitment to the UAE and reinforces the country’s strategic role in global trade.”
The Group Chief Executive Officer, DP World, Yuvraj Narayan, said that “Fujairah strengthens what Jebel Ali already delivers — a single, global integrated platform for moving goods across global supply chains and within the UAE and beyond. With Jebel Ali operating at high utilization, this development provides the additional capacity to support long-term growth. For cargo owners, it means greater flexibility, more choice and stronger supply chain resilience.”
H.E. Capt. Mousa Murad, the managing director of Fujairah Ports Authority, remarked that “this development will add significant new capability to Fujairah’s port infrastructure and enhance the range and quality of services we can offer to cargo owners and logistics customers. By combining Fujairah’s strategic location with DP World’s operating expertise, we aim to deliver modern, efficient terminals that support regional trade flows, strengthen connectivity, and meet the highest international standards.”
