Jebel Ali Postal Code!

Emila Hales
September 16, 2024

Dubai City is famous for impressive architecture and modern living standards and operates uniquely when it comes to Postal Services. Anyone searching for a Jebel Ali postal code or postal code in other parts of Dubai, Dubai does not use the postal code.

The UAE, specifically Dubai, follows the traditional zip code or postal code system. It can cause confusion for newcomers or International businesses. Jebel Ali and its industrial areas use community numbers instead of postal codes, with “00000” as a common placeholder in the UAE.

Area	Community Number
Jebel Ali	383-394
Jebel Ali Village	500
Jebel Ali Free Zone	511-512
Jebel Ali Industrial Area	599
Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2	598

Why doesn’t Dubai have a postal code system?

Dubai is one of the few cities in the world that does not use the postal code system for Postal Services. The main reason is the city has developed an alternative system to streamline the postal operations. PO Box numbers or dedicated mail services are used by individuals or businesses.

Here are some of the significant reasons why Dubai operates without postal codes

Centralized mail collection system

Rather than delivering mail directly to the address by using the postal code system, PO Box addresses are used to collect the mail. These PO boxes are maintained by Emirates Post.

Efficiency in expanding city

As the city continues to grow rapidly. New expansions and developments can cause logistical challenges to these areas. For this purpose, the PO Box system allows an efficient and flexible network without any need of constant updates for postal codes.

International trade and business hub

As we all know, Dubai is a Global Trade Centre. The businesses operate on a global scale. Therefore, the PO box system is more suited for large-scale operations. It allows the companies to manage their incoming and outgoing correspondence.

What is used instead of the postal code in Jebel Ali Free Zone?

Although there is no postal code system in Dubai, the city has implemented another system to ensure location identification and mail delivery.

PO Box system

The PO box system is one of the primary methods to receive mail in Jebel Ali. Individuals or businesses rent a PO Box number from Emirates Post. It is sent directly to the box, and the recipient can collect it.

If you are living in Jebel Ali or running any business, you have to set up a PO Box with the local post office. It ensures that all your emails are secured until you can pick them up.

Makani number

In 2015, Dubai launched the Makani system. It is a smart geographical addressing system with a unique 10-digit number for every building across the Emirate.

This digital alternative allows people to easily find their location by using GPS. No matter if you are a resident of Jebel Ali or have a commercial warehouse, the Makani number system helps you find the exact spot.

Postal Codes of Jebel Ali All Areas

Area	Postal Code	Emirate	Location
Jebel Ali 1	00000	Dubai	South of Dubai
Jebel Ali 2	00000	Dubai	Near JAFZA
Jebel Ali Free Zone 1	00000	Dubai	Industrial Area
Jebel Ali Free Zone 2	00000	Dubai	Industrial Area
Jebel Ali Free Zone South	00000	Dubai	Industrial Area
Jebel Ali Port	00000	Dubai	Shipping Port
Jebel Ali Village 1	00000	Dubai	Residential Area
Jebel Ali Village 2	00000	Dubai	Residential Area
Jebel Ali Industrial 1	00000	Dubai	Industrial Zone
Jebel Ali Industrial 2	00000	Dubai	Industrial Zone
Jebel Ali South 1	00000	Dubai	South District
Jebel Ali South 2	00000	Dubai	South District
Jebel Ali Techno Park	00000	Dubai	Technology Park
Jebel Ali Downtown	00000	Dubai	Business District
Jebel Ali Gardens	00000	Dubai	Residential Area
Jebel Ali Golf Resort	00000	Dubai	Leisure Area
Jebel Ali Waterfront 1	00000	Dubai	Waterfront District
Jebel Ali Waterfront 2	00000	Dubai	Waterfront District
Jebel Ali Marina	00000	Dubai	Marina Area
Jebel Ali Palm	00000	Dubai	Palm Island
Jebel Ali Logistics District 1	00000	Dubai	Logistics Hub
Jebel Ali Logistics District 2	00000	Dubai	Logistics Hub
Jebel Ali Logistics District 3	00000	Dubai	Logistics Hub
Jebel Ali Warehousing District 1	00000	Dubai	Warehousing
Jebel Ali Warehousing District 2	00000	Dubai	Warehousing
Jebel Ali Warehousing District 3	00000	Dubai	Warehousing
Jebel Ali Residential 1	00000	Dubai	Residential Area
Jebel Ali Residential 2	00000	Dubai	Residential Area
Jebel Ali Commercial District 1	00000	Dubai	Business District
Jebel Ali Commercial District 2	00000	Dubai	Business District
Jebel Ali Power Station	00000	Dubai	Utility Area
Jebel Ali Desalination Plant	00000	Dubai	Utility Area
Jebel Ali Shipyard	00000	Dubai	Shipping/Industrial
Jebel Ali Dry Docks	00000	Dubai	Shipping/Industrial
Jebel Ali Al Maktoum Airport	00000	Dubai	Airport Area
Jebel Ali Aviation District	00000	Dubai	Aviation Area
Jebel Ali Terminal 1	00000	Dubai	Shipping Terminal
Jebel Ali Terminal 2	00000	Dubai	Shipping Terminal
Jebel Ali Business Park 1	00000	Dubai	Business Park
Jebel Ali Business Park 2	00000	Dubai	Business Park
Jebel Ali Industrial Park 1	00000	Dubai	Industrial Area
Jebel Ali Industrial Park 2	00000	Dubai	Industrial Area
Jebel Ali Container Terminal 1	00000	Dubai	Port Area
Jebel Ali Container Terminal 2	00000	Dubai	Port Area
Jebel Ali Container Terminal 3	00000	Dubai	Port Area
Jebel Ali Workers Accommodation 1	00000	Dubai	Accommodation Area
Jebel Ali Workers Accommodation 2	00000	Dubai	Accommodation Area
Jebel Ali Storage Area 1	00000	Dubai	Storage Area
Jebel Ali Storage Area 2	00000	Dubai	Storage Area
Jebel Ali Tech City 1	00000	Dubai	Tech Hub
Jebel Ali Tech City 2	00000	Dubai	Tech Hub
Jebel Ali Green Zone 1	00000	Dubai	Green Zone Area
Jebel Ali Green Zone 2	00000	Dubai	Green Zone Area
Jebel Ali Industrial Estate 1	00000	Dubai	Industrial Area
Jebel Ali Industrial Estate 2	00000	Dubai	Industrial Area
Jebel Ali Sports City 1	00000	Dubai	Sports City
Jebel Ali Sports City 2	00000	Dubai	Sports City
Jebel Ali Training Camp 1	00000	Dubai	Training Facility
Jebel Ali Training Camp 2	00000	Dubai	Training Facility
Jebel Ali Hotel Zone 1	00000	Dubai	Hospitality Area
Jebel Ali Hotel Zone 2	00000	Dubai	Hospitality Area
Jebel Ali Tech Park 1	00000	Dubai	Technology Park
Jebel Ali Tech Park 2	00000	Dubai	Technology Park
Jebel Ali Warehouse City 1	00000	Dubai	Warehouse Area
Jebel Ali Warehouse City 2	00000	Dubai	Warehouse Area
Jebel Ali Customs Building	00000	Dubai	Customs Facility
Jebel Ali Duty-Free Zone	00000	Dubai	Duty-Free Area
Jebel Ali Logistics Free Zone 1	00000	Dubai	Logistics Hub
Jebel Ali Logistics Free Zone 2	00000	Dubai	Logistics Hub
Jebel Ali Global Village 1	00000	Dubai	Leisure Area
Jebel Ali Global Village 2	00000	Dubai	Leisure Area
Jebel Ali Science City 1	00000	Dubai	Science District
Jebel Ali Science City 2	00000	Dubai	Science District
Jebel Ali Expo City 1	00000	Dubai	Expo Zone
Jebel Ali Expo City 2	00000	Dubai	Expo Zone
Jebel Ali Medical Zone 1	00000	Dubai	Medical Area
Jebel Ali Medical Zone 2	00000	Dubai	Medical Area
Jebel Ali University City	00000	Dubai	Educational Zone
Jebel Ali Retail City 1	00000	Dubai	Retail Area
Jebel Ali Retail City 2	00000	Dubai	Retail Area
Jebel Ali Oil Storage Facility 1	00000	Dubai	Oil Storage Facility
Jebel Ali Oil Storage Facility 2	00000	Dubai	Oil Storage Facility
Jebel Ali Offshore Oil Base	00000	Dubai	Offshore Facility
Jebel Ali Recycling City 1	00000	Dubai	Recycling Area
Jebel Ali Recycling City 2	00000	Dubai	Recycling Area
Jebel Ali South Village	00000	Dubai	Residential Area
Jebel Ali Commercial Hub 1	00000	Dubai	Business District
Jebel Ali Commercial Hub 2	00000	Dubai	Business District
Jebel Ali Resort	00000	Dubai	Leisure Resort
Jebel Ali Rail Terminal	00000	Dubai	Rail Terminal
Jebel Ali Marina Village	00000	Dubai	Residential Area

Courier and private mail services

Many individuals and businesses also prefer private courier services to handle their delivery. Companies such as DHL and FedEx are used for local and international delivery. The services ask for building names or Makani numbers to complete the delivery.

For example,if you are shipping items to Jebel Ali from any other country, you have to provide the following details

The PO Box number of the recipient (if available)
The recipient name or company name
Contact information
The exact location with building number landmarks or Makani number

This information is enough to ensure that your package will arrive at its destination

Conclusion

Dubai, including Jebel Ali, does not use the postal code system. Some alternatives such as PO boxes, private courier services, and the Makani system make the delivery process efficient. All the individuals or businesses in Jebel Ali understand this alternative to ensure that the delivery navigates easily.

By embracing the unique Postal System in Dubai, you can effectively manage your correspondence, no matter if you are running any business or receiving packages at your doorstep.

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FAQs

You can obtain a PO Box number by visiting the Jebel Ali post office and completing the necessary application process.

The postal code for Jebel Ali is 89.

The postal code for Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is 72.

No, the postal code for Jebel Ali in Dubai is still 89.

The pin code for Jebel Ali is 89.

The postal code for Jebel Ali in the UAE is 89.

The postal code for Jebel Ali Parco is 25.

The postal code for the Jebel Ali Free Zone is 24.

To apply for a PO Box number in Jebel Ali, visit the local post office and complete the application form with the required documents.

Emila Hales

My name is Emila Hales. I've been living in the UAE for the past five years, and I absolutely love traveling. Writing about my travel experiences is something I enjoy, and I'm excited to share my adventures with others who are passionate about exploring new places

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