Dubai’s Green Corridor gives diverted cargo an alternative route through Oman and overland into Dubai via Hatta. Dubai Customs activated the initiative with Oman Customs in March 2026 as regional disruption affected shipping routes.
It is a customs and logistics arrangement using existing transport routes. For a business choosing premises, its relevance is practical: how goods reach the building, what the journey costs, and whether the space supports the operation.
How the route works
Customs Notice 04/2026 introduced temporary facilitation for specified diverted shipments. For containers bound for Jebel Ali, the process includes:
- Arrival at an Omani port, a transit declaration and the required Omani customs procedures.
- Movement in sealed containers by bonded truck, with checks at Al Wajajah before crossing to Hatta.
- Document verification, seal checks and screening at Hatta, followed by onward movement to Jebel Ali and completion of the applicable clearance requirements.
The notice also covers diverted air cargo moving from Omani airports to Dubai airports, and imports transported by road from Oman to Dubai’s local market. It contains exclusions. Businesses should check the current requirements for their cargo with their customs broker before booking a shipment.
What the operating figures show
In its 17 May 2026 update, Dubai Customs reported 12,000 declarations in March and nearly 100,000 in April. The reported value of goods, including insurance and freight, rose from approximately AED 1 billion to more than AED 8 billion over those respective months.
A later update dated 18 July 2026 reported that the corridor handled more than 203,242 containers and over 3.16 million tonnes of goods worth more than AED 33.9 billion between 1 March and 30 June 2026.
The July figures cover four months, while the earlier figures describe individual months. Declarations, containers and tonnes are different measures, so comparing the counts directly would give a misleading growth rate.
What should a warehouse occupier check?
A workable route to Dubai is only part of the decision. Test the final journey to the premises: truck access, turning space, loading arrangements, delivery hours and the distance to customers. Then confirm that the unit’s permitted use and technical specifications fit the goods you handle.
Ask the freight operator for a current cost and timing estimate that includes port handling, road transport and clearance. An alternative route can preserve access without necessarily being the cheapest route for every shipment.
The right comparison starts with your business requirements, rather than a headline about cargo volumes.
Does this change the case for buying property?
The corridor demonstrates an operational response to disrupted trade. It does not measure new warehouse leases, office occupancy or residential rents. Higher cargo throughput can also pass through existing facilities.
For an investment, check evidence of occupier demand for the actual building, competing supply and the cost of holding the property. For business premises, compare buying with leasing against your expected space needs and the flexibility your operation requires.
Discuss your commercial property requirements with Seven Stones. Tell us what the premises need to support, your preferred location and your budget, so we can focus the search on suitable space.
