18 Feb 2026 / United Arab Emirates

Port operating hours during Ramadan

Ports across the United Arab Emirates are working to adjusted schedules during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

DAS ISLAND
Port operations on 24-hour basis. HM office working 0900-1500 hours.

FUJAIRAH

Bulk and Service Harbour Operations
- Ship Loaders 1 & 3 operations will be suspended between 04:30-05:30 hours & 18:00-19:00 hours
- Service Harbour operations will be suspended between 03:30-05:30 hours & 18:00-20:00 hours

Office Hours
- Monday-Thursday 09:00-14:30 hours
- Friday: 09:00-12:00 hours

PABX (09-2228800) Fax (09-2228555 for Operations, 09-2228022 for Marine Services and 09-2228133 for Oil Tanker Terminals) will be manned on 24 hours basis.

Marine Services will be available on a 24-hour basis, except Pilotage as detailed below:

S.T.S. Services
- Suspension from Berthing at 15:00 hours to Unberthing at 16:00 hours
- Pilot onboard 20:30 hours

Vopak & Naval Base
- Suspension from Berthing at 15:30 hours to Unberthing at 16:00 hours
- Pilot onboard 20:30 hours

Al Kaser Bay
- Suspension from Berthing at 15:30 hours to Unberthing at 16:00 hours
- Pilot onboard 20:30 hours

Port (FT, SBB & FOTT)
- Suspension from Berthing at 16:00 hours to Unberthing 16:30 hours
- Pilot onboard 20:30 hours

Oil Tanker Terminals – Cargo operations will continue as usual. Vessel berthing/unberthing, vessel safety inspection, MLA connection/disconnection, line packing and pigging operations will be suspended 04:40-06:00 hours and 17:45-20:15 hours.

Gate Pass Office will be closed 03:00-05:00 hours and 17:45-20:15 hours.

JEBEL ALI
Berthing & un-berthing of vessels will continue 24 hours.
Normal Hours: 0800 - 1430hrs
Overtime Hours: 1430 - 0800hrs

JEBEL DHANNA
Port operations on 24-hour basis. HM office working 0900-1500 hours.

MINA SAQR
Routine Operations, expect delays during:
- Iftar Break: 1830 - 2000hrs
- Suhoor Break: 0430 - 0530hrs
- Friday Prayers: 1300 - 1400hrs

MUBARRAZ ISLAND
Port operations on 24-hour basis. ADOC onshore office working 0800-1400 hours.

PORT RASHID
Berthing & un-berthing of vessels will continue.
Normal Hours: 0800 - 1400hrs
Overtime Hours: 1400 - 0800hrs

RUWAIS
Port operations on 24-hour basis. HM office working 0900-1500 hours.

SHARJAH

Ship Operations & Stevedoring
- Car Ships (RO-RO): Will continue 24/7 from arrival of vessel to completion. Overtime applies after 14:00 hours and on weekends/holidays.

General Cargo, Reefer & Passenger Ships
- I Shift: 06:00-12:00 hours
- II Shift: 14:00-21:00 hours (includes 1-hour break for Iftar)
- III Shift: 21:00-03:00 hours

Cargo Delivery Shed & Yard Access
- Standard delivery: 06:00-12:00 hours
- Extended hours: If cargo needs to be collected up until 20:00, gang must be booked before 12:00 that day.

Office Hours
- Monday to Thursday 09:00-14:30 hours
Offices will be closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

ZIRKU ISLAND
Port operations on 24-hour basis. HM office working 0900-1500 hours.

For information about operations in the United Arab Emirates, contact GAC at [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]

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