Named after the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Zayed Port was established in 1968 and – as the main port in Abu Dhabi – has been recognised for the last four decades as one of the region’s pioneers of the maritime industry. In addition to its core role as a commercial port, Zayed Port has expanded its usage in recent years to encompass tourism as well, offering major cruise facilities to become one of the region’s premier hubs for cruise liners. The main gateway for bulk and general cargo, Zayed Port offers a 14m depth alongside and spreads over an area of 5.3 sqm, making it one of the biggest commercial ports in Abu Dhabi. It handles up to 10 oceangoing vessels at any one time, and also offers extensive warehouse storage including cold storage. Zayed Port is just five minutes from the E11 highway, right in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi; meanwhile Abu Dhabi International Airport is only a 30-minute drive away.