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Jebel Ali Port

Port clearance · AEJEA
Port Jebel Ali Port · AEJEA
Country United Arab Emirates
Terminal Jebel Ali Port
Immigration Shore pass issued by agent · passport held at gate
Currency AED
Shore leave Conditional
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Crew guide last updated Jul 26, 2026

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Terminal & access

Terminal details Jebel Ali Port (DP World). Shore pass via the agent; Dubai immigration at the gate. Long distances inside the port.
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Rules & documents Passport and shore pass are mandatory. Dress modestly in public; alcohol only in licensed venues.

Getting around

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Options Taxi from the gate to the Metro or Dubai Marina
Journey time 30-45 mins
Typical cost AED 60-100 by taxi
Contact Dubai Taxi 04-2080808

Seamen's club

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Facilities Flying Angel Seafarers' Centre, Jebel Ali
Opening hours 15 mins
Contact +971 4 8810882

Banking & ATMs

Rates & ATMs nearby
Where to change money Al Ansari and UAE Exchange in the malls
Opening hours 10 mins

Ashore

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Attractions Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Global Village (seasonal)
Best time to go 45 mins
Shopping Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, the Gold and Spice Souk in Deira
Food & streetfood Shawarma and Arabic grills, eateries in Deira, mall food courts

Safety & experience

Safety reports
Crew experience The heat is intense — go out in the evenings. Keep your shore pass on you at all times.
Time needed 20 mins

Emergency contacts

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Police 999
Ambulance 998
Fire 997
Coast Guard Dubai 04 282 6565
Jebel Ali Port Control 04 881 5000
Poison Control 800 424 5678
ISWAN Seafarer Help +44 20 7323 2737

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C/ C/E · A. Haddad · Jul 26, 2026 The heat is intense — go out in the evenings. Keep your shore pass on you at all times.
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