Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Port Rashid
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Port Rashid. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge alongside cruise berth
Primary Anchorages
Dubai outer anchorage, Port Rashid inner basin
Port Detail
Dubai cruise gateway
Port Rashid is the principal cruise port of Dubai, handling 600,000+ passengers in peak seasons. Cruise vessels typically arrive in early morning, turn around and depart same-day or overnight.
Limited cargo operations
Container and ro-ro operations moved to Jebel Ali decades ago. Today, Port Rashid retains general cargo, yacht and superyacht handling, and a maritime heritage role.
Bunker focus on cruise
LSMGO is the primary fuel supplied here, in keeping with cruise vessel emissions strategies and Dubai's coastal proximity. VLSFO and HSFO are typically taken at Fujairah or Jebel Ali, not Port Rashid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can cargo vessels bunker at Port Rashid?
Container and bulk vessels do not generally call Port Rashid — they use Jebel Ali. For superyachts, naval vessels and cruise tonnage, Port Rashid is the natural choice.
What is the cruise season?
November to April is the main Gulf cruise season. Bunker demand peaks during turnaround days, typically Saturday and Sunday.