Locations and Costs

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) holds the status of the Global Free Zone of the Year. With its location at Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, this free zone is specialized in activities related to providing trading of commodities, consultancy services, or services related to engineering or healthcare fields.

License price starts from AED 33,000.

Main Activities:

• Precious Metal and Stones
• Marketing Services
• Management Consultancy
• Oil and Gas Consultancy
• All Trading Activities
• Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Events

Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) due to its strategic location presents one of Dubai’s most popular free zones. In addition to its direct link to Dubai International Airport (DXB), DAZFA can offer most activities that are accepted in Dubai mainland. With a reputation of very fast processing and with its privileged position, DAFZA is the ideal solution for activities focused on international trade and transport.

License price starts from AED 45,000.

Main Activities:

• Transport
• Aviation
• Logistics
• Storage
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Trading
• Tourism

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) presents one of the world’s fastest-growing international hubs for finance-related activities. This free zone has an aim to obtain the same standing as other financial giants like New York, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Due to its location between Europe and Asia, DIFC mainly operates the global financial centers between those markets. DIFC is well known for its integrity and therefore it is home to a world-class stock exchange, the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX).

License price starts from AED 20,000.

Main Activities:

• Brokerage
• Fintech
• Fund Management
• Ancillary Services
• Asset Management
• Private Equity
• Banking Services
• Capital Markets
• Reinsurance & Captive Insurance

The oldest free zone in the UAE, Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) is well recognized for its position. Placed right next to Dubai’s main port Jebel Ali, it is a great choice for businesses involved in international trade, transportation and storage of goods, and logistic services.

License price starts from AED 25,000.

Main Activities:

• Freight Forwarding
• Sea Cargo Service
• Ship Chartering
• Manufacturing
• Transport
• Waste Management
• All Trading Activities
• Tobacco Trading

International Free Zone Authority (IFZA), has migrated from Fujairah and now is based in Silicon Oasis, Dubai. This very modern and innovative free zone is offering a great variety of affordable options when it comes to getting a license in Dubai.

License price starts from AED 20,000.

Main Activities:

• Accounting and bookkeeping
• E-Commerce
• IT Services
• Photography and design
• Real Estate
• Intellectual Property
• Consultancy
• Trading and Wholesales

Dubai Design District (D3) is a free zone focused on creative industries such as design, arts, and fashion. Mainly attractive for the arts enthusiasts, this free zone presents a global design and fashion hub. Activities in this free zone are highly focused on the luxury fashion and interior design industry.

License price starts from AED 50,000.

Main Activities:

• Architectural Design
• Branding and Corporate Identity
• Stage Fashion Show
• Art Galleries
• Design Consultancy
• Performing Arts Management
• Photography
• Tailoring
• Concept Design
• Fashion Design Consultancy
• Industrial Design

Dubai South is a free zone that offers a range of activities focused on logistics and trading. Dubai South is presenting two advantages due to its location, on the site of EXPO 2020 and also very close to Jebel Ali Port.

License price starts from AED 32,000.

Main Activities:

• Logistics
• Transport
• Aviation
• Storage
• All Trading Activities
• IT Consultancy
• Agriculture
• Food and Beverage Trading

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a free zone that can offer a high-standard environment to entities interested in the financial sector and also to non-financial service providers. ADGM is positioned just between Zayed Port and Abu Dhabi International Airport.

License price starts from AED 20,000.

Main Activities:

• Family Business
• Listing Authority and Products
• Banking
• FinTech
• Wealth and Asset Management
• Capital Markets
• Crypto Activities
• Retail

Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) is a free zone focusing on logistics and integrated trading. With its position next to the Khalifa Port, the largest one in the UAE, KIZAD is often seen as the industrial heart of Abu Dhabi. With that being said, its main activities revolve around distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and trade.

License price starts from AED 20,000.

Main Activities:

• Assembly
• Import/Export
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Cargo and Freight Forwarding
• Stocking and Warehousing

Masdar City is a free zone that acts as a global hub for businesses whose operations are focused on generating, manufacturing, researching, and developing energy products and green technology products. This free zone is perfect for entities related to clean technology and renewable energy.

License price starts from AED 29,000.

Main Activities:

• Renewable Energy
• Clean Tech and Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
• Marketing and Events
• Energy Industry
• Healthcare Services
• Property Development Services
• Oil and Gas Services

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a free zone with the main focus of providing the companies with the licenses that are associated with media and creative activities. SHAMS presents one of the most attractive free zones that the emirate of Sharjah can offer.

License price starts from AED 10,000.

Main Activities:

• Insurance Services
• Education
• Advertising
• Broadcasting
• Scientific Research and Development
• Information Services
• Sports
• Publishing

Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ) is the second largest free zone in the UAE and is located in the Emirate of Sharjah. Due to its size, it can offer multiple storages, office, and warehouse spaces. It also has its own port, Hamriyah Port.

License price starts from AED 10,000.

Main Activities:

• Assembly
• E-commerce
• Import/Export
• Manufacturing
• Packaging
• Processing
• Trading
• Fabrication
• Marine Related Activities
• Veterinary Services

Creative City is a free zone located in the Emirate of Fujairah. It is well known for providing licenses for business that focuses on fields such as media, consulting, marketing, education, entertainment, and similar.

License price starts from AED 18,000.

Main Activities:

• Media and Marketing Services
• IT Services
• Publishing
• Event Management
• Educational Institutions
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Lifestyle Consultancy
• Business and Management Consultancy
• Web Design
• Consultancy
• E-commerce
• Software Development, Installation, and Modification
• Interior Design Services

Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA) presents one of the oldest free zones in the UAE. Its strategic location next to the Fujairah Port and proximity of the major shipping and trading routes makes it an ideal place for company formation of your business.

License price starts from AED 26,000.

Main Activities:

• Maritime
• Oil & Petroleum products consultancy services
• Alcohol trading
• Tobacco trading
• Financial consultancy
• E-commerce
• Logistics Trading

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is known as the industrial and business hub of the Ras Al Khaimah Emirate. RAKEZ can be your best choice if you are considering opening a license that is related to industrial, consulting, trading, or marketing matters. The span of the activities that RAKEZ can offer is reaching around 50 different sectors.

License price starts from AED 13,000.

Main Activities:

• Consultancy
• Insurance Services
• Manufacturing
• Media
• Hospitality
• Marketing
• Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Advertising
• Web Design
• E-Trading/E-Commerce
• Import and Export
• Oil and Gas Trading
• Trading of Various Activities
• Travel Agency

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) is one of the oldest free zones in the UAE. Founded in 1988, Ajman Free Zone is specialized in providing licenses in trading, professional, industrial, and e-commerce sectors.

License price starts from AED 10,000.

Main Activities:

• Consultancy
• E-commerce
• Transport
• Trading
• Waste Management
• Education
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Advertising
• Delivery Services
• IT Infrastructure
• Industrial

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) is located just an hour from Dubai and next to the UAQ seaport. This free zone can offer a lot of prospects and benefits for young business enthusiasts and ambitious entrepreneurs with affordable pricing.

License price starts from AED 15,000.

Main Activities:

• Media and Marketing Services
• Assembly
• Courier Services
• E-commerce
• Import/Export
• Insurance Services
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Packaging
• Technology
• Transport
• Travel