Property description

Jebel Ali(Arabic:is aporttown, located 35 kilometers (22mi) southwest of the city ofDubaiin theUnited Arab Emirates. ThePort of Jebel Aliis situated in Jebel Ali.

In 1985, theJebel Ali Free Zone(Jafza) was established. Jafza, an industrial area surrounding the port, allows the international companies who relocate there to enjoy the special privileges of the free zone. These include exemption from corporate tax for fifteen years, no personal income tax, no import or export duties, no restriction on currency, and easy labor recruitment.Al Maktoum International Airporthas been constructed just outside of the port area. Jebel Ali was also the name of the metro station in Dubai.

Jebel Ali inched up to beworld's 9th busiest portin 2011. It handled cargo of 13,010,000 TEUs.[citation needed]

Jebel Ali has become the port most frequently visited by ships of theUnited States Navyoutside theUnited States. Due to the depth of the harbor and size of the port facilities, aNimitz-classaircraft carrierand several ships of the accompanying battle group can be accommodated pierside. Due to the frequency of these port visits, semi-permanent liberty facilities (referred to by service personnel as "The Sandbox") have been erected adjacent to the carrier berth. Among the infrastructure projects built to support the port and town is the world's largest desalination plant, the Jebel Ali Desalination Plant (Phase 2), providing an ample supply of fresh water.