20 Sep 2025 / Zayed Port (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates

Dhows Race in Zayed Port

Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club is holding the Abu Dhabi Marine Festival from 12 to 28 September 2025 in the vicinity of Abu Dhabi Corniche. The festival will feature a range of marine sports events and races.

As part of the festival, 60ft dhow races, along with other events, will take place from 19 to 28 September 2025 within the Zayed Port limits and the Free Port vicinity, crossing the Zayed Port navigation channel.

All users of waterways, mariners and maritime operators in Abu Dhabi are prohibited from entering the races and events area during the activities period. Mariners are required to exercise extra caution, keep clear of the racetrack, signposts and water marks installed on race days.

Vessels are also required to maintain a safe passing distance, reduce speed when passing race dhows, and keep a constant listening watch on VHF Channel 67.

These requirements are subject to change depending on wind speed and direction on race days.

For more information, contact GAC in Abu Dhabi at [email protected].

Source: AD Ports Group Notice to Mariners NTM No. 11/2025 and Abu Dhabi Maritime Notice ADM/LMN/2025/89

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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