The Arabian Sea shapes trade routes and coastal life across East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and South Asia, with busy ports, fishing communities and varied shorelines. Its influence runs from strategic harbors to local seaside economies.
There are 8 Arabian Sea Bordering Countries, ranging from Djibouti to Yemen. For each country you’ll find below Flag, Arabian Sea coastline (km), and Major coastal cities/ports.
Arabian Sea Bordering Countries
| Country | Flag | Arabian Sea coastline (km) | Major coastal cities/ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 🇮🇳 | 3,200 | Mumbai, Kandla, Marmagao, Mangalore, Kochi, Veraval |
| Pakistan | 🇵🇰 | 1,046 | Karachi, Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara |
| Oman | 🇴🇲 | 3,165 | Muscat, Sohar, Sur, Salalah, Duqm |
| Yemen | 🇾🇪 | 2,000 | Aden, Mukalla, Al Hudaydah (Gulf of Aden), Mukalla |
| Somalia | 🇸🇴 | 3,025 | Mogadishu, Kismayo, Bosaso, Berbera, Hobyo |
| Iran | 🇮🇷 | 1,000 | Chabahar, Konarak, Jask |
| United Arab Emirates | 🇦🇪 | 650 | Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibba |
| Djibouti | 🇩🇯 | 314 | Djibouti City, Tadjoura, Obock |
Images and Descriptions
India
India’s western coast runs along the Arabian Sea from Gujarat to Kerala, hosting major ports like Mumbai and Kandla. The Arabian Sea shapes India’s monsoon patterns and centuries of maritime trade with Africa and the Middle East.
Pakistan
Pakistan’s entire seafront faces the Arabian Sea, anchored by Karachi and the new deep-water Gwadar port. The coast is strategically vital for trade and energy routes linking South Asia with the Middle East and Africa.
Oman
Oman’s long coastline spans the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, featuring Muscat and the new Duqm port. Oman controls Musandam and historic sea lanes near the Strait of Hormuz, making it key for global shipping.
Yemen
Yemen’s southern shore along the Gulf of Aden/Arabian Sea includes Aden’s natural harbor and ancient maritime crossroads. The coast sits near Bab el‑Mandeb, the chokepoint linking the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
Somalia
Somalia has one of Africa’s longest seaboards on the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea; ports like Mogadishu and Bosaso serve regional trade. Cape Guardafui marks where the Gulf of Aden meets the open Arabian Sea, a key navigation point.
Iran
Iran’s southern coast on the Gulf of Oman opens into the Arabian Sea; Chabahar is a notable deep‑water port providing Iran direct access to Indian Ocean trade independent of the Strait of Hormuz.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE’s eastern emirates front the Gulf of Oman, part of the Arabian Sea system; Fujairah is the country’s main externally facing port and a key oil‑tankering and transshipment hub outside the Persian Gulf.
Djibouti
Djibouti sits at the entrance to the Red Sea on the Gulf of Aden, part of the Arabian Sea corridor. Its ports and position at Bab el‑Mandeb make it a vital international maritime and military logistics hub.
