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Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse

🇦🇪Dubai, AEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse

This 39-story building, standing at 184 meters, functions as an office, hotel, and exhibition space in Dubai. Completed in 1979, it was designed to support Dubai's ambition to become a global commercial center. The structure stands 21 meters above sea level, with a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. Its white tower is located 1.8 kilometers from the nearest port in Dubai. This building is operational, serving as a landmark for trade and development.

Why it matters: Its creation marked a significant economic diversification effort for Dubai, establishing the city as a destination for international trade and exhibitions.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Dubai
Country
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
Region
Dubai
Latitude
25.2276°
Longitude
55.2887°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
184m
Tower Color
white

Structure: 39-story office, hotel, and exhibition building

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dubai(1.8 km)
Admiralty No.
D7355
NGA No.
30096
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mina Rashid Port at 2.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include Port Rashid (2.4 NM N), Free Port (2.5 NM WNW), JUMEIRAH (2.7 NM WSW), Dubai (3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse?+
Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Hormuz — the critical chokepoint for global oil transport from the Persian Gulf. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dubai World Trade Center Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.