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All UAE free zones

Compare the UAE's leading free zones side by side — location, set-up time, visa quota and starting cost — and let our team match you to the right one.

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12 free zones compared

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Every zone has its own strengths. Open one to see activities, benefits, costs and the full set-up process.

Academic City, Dubai

Dubai Silicon Oasis

TechnologyElectronicsR&D

A government-backed technology park where tech, electronics and R&D businesses operate alongside global manufacturers, with light industrial activity allowed.

Set-up:
5–15 days
Visas:
3 (base package)
Office:
Flexi-desk or office
AED 10,000+View zone
Meydan, Dubai

Meydan Free Zone

TradingE-commerceConsulting

A Dubai-government free zone with a credible Dubai address, popular with traders, online sellers and consultants.

Set-up:
5–7 days
Visas:
Up to 6 (base package)
Office:
Flexi-desk
AED 12,500View zone
Next to Dubai International Airport

Dubai Airport Free Zone

AviationCargoTrading

A free zone beside DXB for businesses whose model depends on air freight, from perishables and pharma to aviation parts and high-value goods.

Set-up:
Around 30 days
Visas:
3–6 (depends on package)
Office:
Flexi-desk or warehouse
AED 15,000View zone
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

CommoditiesTradingCrypto

A flagship Dubai free zone with a globally recognised address and industry ecosystems for commodities, trading, fintech and digital assets.

Set-up:
7–10 days
Visas:
Up to 6 (base package)
Office:
Flexi-desk
AED 44,320View zone
Central Dubai

Dubai International Financial Centre

BankingAsset managementFintech

Dubai's financial centre, operating under English common law with its own courts and regulator, built for regulated financial businesses.

Set-up:
10–30 days
Visas:
Varies by entity
Office:
Physical office
AED 10,000+View zone
Sharjah

Sharjah Media City

MediaDigitalMarketing

A low-cost Sharjah free zone with a fully remote set-up, popular with freelancers, content creators and small media businesses.

Set-up:
3–5 days
Visas:
1 (base package)
Office:
Virtual or flexi-desk
AED 6,875View zone
Sharjah

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone

PublishingCreativeTrading

A Sharjah free zone built around publishing and creative industries, with licences for trading, services, e-commerce and publishing.

Set-up:
Confirm at consultation
Visas:
Confirm at consultation
Office:
Confirm at consultation
AED 5,750View zone
Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone

IndustrialTradingServices

One of the region's largest economic zones, offering free zone and non-free-zone licences across 50+ sectors for startups, SMEs and manufacturers.

Set-up:
Confirm at consultation
Visas:
Depends on package
Office:
Flexi-desk to industrial units
AED 6,000View zone
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Global Market

FinanceFintechAsset management

Abu Dhabi's international financial centre, with English common law, its own courts and a regulator built for banks, fintechs and family offices.

Set-up:
10–30 days
Visas:
Varies by entity
Office:
Physical office
AED 7,000+View zone
Ajman

Ajman Free Zone Authority

TradingServicesIndustrial

An Ajman free zone offering cost-effective licences for trading, service and light industrial businesses.

Set-up:
Confirm at consultation
Visas:
Confirm at consultation
Office:
Confirm at consultation
AED 5,500View zone
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Free Zone

EventsTradeServices

A free zone at the heart of Dubai's trade and events district, suited to businesses connected to exhibitions, trade and corporate services.

Set-up:
Confirm at consultation
Visas:
Confirm at consultation
Office:
Confirm at consultation
Request a quoteView zone
Fujairah

Fujairah Creative City Free Zone

MediaCreativeE-commerce

A flexible media free zone with 100% foreign ownership, dual licensing and fast incorporation, popular with creators, consultants and online businesses.

Set-up:
2–3 working days
Visas:
Up to 15 (by package)
Office:
Flexi-desk; office not mandatory
AED 5,570View zone
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