Port Rashid
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| Port Rashid ميناء راشد |
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 Aerial view of Port Rashid |
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| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| City | Dubai |
| Community number | 321 |
| Community statistics | |
| Area | 3.10 km² |
| Population | 4,183 [1] (2000) |
| Population density | 1,350/km² |
| Neighbouring communities | Al Shindagha, Al Souk Al Kabir, Al Rifa |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
Port Rashid (Arabic: ميناء راشد; transliteration: mina'a rāšid), also referred to as Mina Rashid, is a man made, commercial port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Named after Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the port opened in 1972.[2][3] At the time the port only had two gantry cranes and a capacity of less than 100,000 TEUs[3] In 1978, the port was expanded to include 35 berths (five of which were able to be used by the largest container ships at the time).[2] Today, the port (which has a depth of 13 metres (43 ft)) has 9 gantry cranes and a capacity of 1,500,000 TEUs.[3]
Today, Port Rashid provides berths for general cargo, RoRo and passenger vessels. In the early 1980s, Port Rashid was supplemented by Jebel Ali Port, which is further from the commercial centre of Dubai near the Abu Dhabi border.
Adjacent to the port are Dubai Drydocks and Dubai Maritime City. Both of these facilities were built due to Port Rashid's proximity. But, in January 2008, it was announced that the port would be redeveloped.[4][5] All cargo operations will move to Jebel Ali Port by the end of March 2008.[4] Port Rashid will turn into a cruise terminal.[4] Also, part of the port will be reclaimed by Nakheel to create "a vibrant mixed use urban waterfront" that will house 200,000 residents.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
- ^ a b Dubai Ports World - Overview - History. Dubai Ports World. Retrieved on 2008-02-09.
- ^ a b c Marine Terminals - Port Rashid. Dubai Ports World. Retrieved on 2008-02-09.
- ^ a b c "Port Rashid will take up new role", Gulf News, 2008-01-10. Retrieved on 2008-02-09.
- ^ a b "Masterplanners of the Universe", Nakheel, 2008-01-20. Retrieved on 2008-02-09.
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