More Than 40 Multidisciplinary Free Zones in the UAE

The UAE offers investors more than 40 multidisciplinary free zones, in which expatriates and foreign investors can have full ownership of companies. These zones are characterised by their highly efficient infrastructure, and distinct services that facilitate smooth workflows, saving businesses considerable time and effort.

List of UAE Free Zones

There are 46 Free Zones operating in the UAE, which include the following:

List of Free Zones in Dubai

There are more than 28 Free Zones operating in Dubai, which include the following:

Free Zones

Highlights

International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)

    • No requirement for a physical office
  • Provision for virtual office

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)

    • Named world’s number 1 free zone by Financial Times’ fDi Magazine
    • One of two free zones that allows crypto-commodities trading
  • Allows upto six activities under the same group

Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA)

    • Rated as one of the top economic zones
    • Offers a variety of facilities ranging from flexi-desk to warehousing

Dubai Auto Zone (DAZ)

    • World’s most comprehensive marketplace for the auto industry
  • Ideal for import, export and car maintenance

Dubai Cars and Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ)

    • Largest free zone dedicated to the used cars industry
  • Various facility options ranging from office spaces to showrooms

Dubai Design District (D3)

    • Region’s first and largest design district dedicated to art, design and fashion industry
    • Part of TECOM group
  • Issues freelancer permits

Dubai Flower Centre (DFC)

    • Hub for the floriculture industry
  • The world’s best cool chain management

Gold and Diamond Park (DGDP)

    • Largest free zone dedicated to gold and diamonds business

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)

  • Region’s largest integrated healthcare free zone

Dubai Industrial City (DIC)

    • One of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai.
    • Part of TECOM group
  • Home to global MNCs such as Facebook and LinkedIn

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)

    • Largest higher education free zone in the world.
    • Issues freelancer permits
  • Part of TECOM group

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

    • Fastest growing international financial centre
    • Unlike other jurisdictions, this follows the English law instead of Sharia law
  • Well known for its stock trade

Dubai Internet City (DIC)

    • Largest IT hub in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Part of TECOM group

Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP)

    • World’s only free zone dedicated to learning excellence and human resource management
  • Part of TECOM group

Dubai Logistics City (DLC)

    • World’s first multi-modal integrated logistics platform

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA)

    • First location to be established to solely cater to the maritime industry in the UAE
  • Consists of six districts, each of which focuses on a specific maritime operation

Dubai Media City (DMC)

    • MENA’s largest integrated media hub
    • Part of TECOM group
  • Offers a range of facilities across various locations

Dubai Outsource City (DOC)

    • First free zone in the world dedicated to the outsourcing industry
  • Part of TECOM group

Dubai Science Park (DSP)

    • First free zone established to specifically cater to companies in different science sectors
  • Part of TECOM group

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)

    • Home to Dubai’s first smart city, Silicon Park.
  • Offers an array of facilities

Dubai Studio City (DSC)

    • A global hub for production, broadcast and entertainment
    • Offers freelancer permit
  • Part of TECOM group

Dubai Techno Park (DTP)

    • Home to some of the most high-profile companies in the technology sector
  • Member of Economic Zones World

Dubai Textile City (DTC)

    • One of the largest and most convenient textile centre in the region
  • Established as a joint venture between TEXMAS, Dubai Port, and Customs Authorities

Energy and Environmental Park (Enpark)

    • Designed and dedicated to environmental technology and clean energy
  • Part of TECOM group

International Humanitarian City (IHC)

    • Global humanitarian and aid hub
    • Independent free zone authority created by the Government of Dubai
  • Offers various facilities ranging from office space to warehouses

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza)

    • Oldest free zone in the UAE
    • Named the flagship free zone of Dubai Ports (DP) World

Dubai Production City (DPC)

    • Region’s leading media production hub.
    • Offers freelancer permit
  • Part of TECOM group

Dubai Wholesale City

    • Region’s first fully integrated wholesaler trade hub
  • Part of TECOM group

List of Abu Dhabi Free Zones

Free Zones

Highlights

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

  • Award-winning international financial centre

Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD)

    • One of the most economical free zones in Abu Dhabi
    • Has one of the highest quality warehouses in the UAE
  • Allows entrepreneurs to have up to 5 similar business activities

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    • Media and entertainment hub

Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD)

    • One of the most technologically advanced free zones
  • Contains 5 clusters to cater to different industries

ZonesCorp

  • Largest operator for purpose-built industrial zones in the UAE

Masdar City Free Zone

    • A sustainable economic and urban development free zone
  • Recognised as the best free zone for renewable energy by Financial Times fDi Magazine in 2016

List of Sharjah Free Zones

Free Zones

Highlights

Sharjah Media City (Shams)

    • One of the fastest-growing free zones in the UAE
    • Not restricted to only media-related activities.
    • Offers freelancer permits
  • Can register business without attested documents

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF)

    • Has one of the largest customer bases in the world
    • Home to some of the most prestigious companies based in the UAE
  • Offers high quality facilities at the lowest costs

Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA)

    • 2nd largest industrial free zone in the UAE
  • Variety of facilities ranging from executive offices to customisable plots of industrial land

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ)

    • First printing and publishing free zone in the world
    • Can conduct up to 5 activities under 1 license without any additional fee
  • Not restricted to just printing and publishing

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)

    • Offers a variety of facilities ranging from office space to laboratory zones

List of Ras Al Khaimah Free Zones

Free Zones

Highlights

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

    • One of the largest free zones in the UAE
    • Offers customisable warehouses and plots of industrial lands for development
  • Located in close proximity to ports and RAK airport

RAK Maritime City (RAKMC)

  • One of the Middle East’s most progressive hubs

List of Fujairah Free Zones

Free Zones

Highlights

Fujairah Free Zone (FFZA)

    • Only access to the Indian Ocean
    • Has the biggest oil storage space in GCC

Creative City Free Zone Authority

    • Provision for virtual office
    • Can obtain up to 20 visas under 1 license
  • Can be formed without the requirement of visa for the investor and staff

List of Ajman Free Zones

Free Zones

Highlights

Ajman Media City Free Zone (AMCFZ)

  • Offers an array of packages for investors to choose from

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)

    • One of the oldest free zones in UAE
    • Offers a variety of facilities, from flexi-desks to warehouses
  • Offers freelancer permit

List of Umm Al Quwain Free Zones

Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)

    • Allows up to 3 activities from different categories under 1 license
    • Allows up to 10 from same category under one license
  • Issues micro-business license and freelancer permits

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