Dubai: Dubai Customs and the Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing in Dubai (DTCM) have signed a cooperation and partnership agreement to promote the development of tourist facilities at Jumeirah 1, Umm Suqeim 1 and Umm Suqeim 2 harbours.
As per the agreement, DTCM, through the Dubai College of Hospitality Training, will offer hospitality and customer service training courses to DC staff in charge of running fishermen harbours, in addition to easing the granting of entertainment licences to restaurants based in the harbours, he continued.
Beneficiaries of the Fishermen Harbours Development Project include 1,000 labourers and seamen. The boat yard has a total capacity of 466 anchorages, of which 348 are for fishing boats and 119 for yachts and recreational boats.
Fishermen facilities include seamen accommodation units, warehouses to store fishing tools, boat repair workshops, two fish markets; one in Jumeirah 1 and the other in Umm Suqeim 1, retail outlets, restaurants and cafes, prayer halls and tourist and recreational facilities. All of these facilities are to cater to the needs of fishermen and residents and to attract tourists by providing means for them to enjoy an incredible waterfront experience with some of the best views in Dubai. The project constitutes a tourist landmark while reflecting on the Emirati heritage and culture.
