UAE Free Zone Directory
Every Major Free Zone.
Compared for Your Business.
One Advisor Throughout.
Filter UAE free zones by emirate, activity and workspace. As an accredited partner across UAE free zones, we'll recommend the one that fits your plan.
Showing 23 free zones · Not sure? Let the Setup Planner recommend one →
Dubai
IFZA
From AED 12,900
Wide range of professional and commercial activities, with flexible packages
- Consulting & services
- Trading
- E-commerce
Flexi-desk
Dubai
Meydan Free Zone
From AED 12,500
Digital-first setup in central Dubai
- E-commerce
- Consulting & services
- Media & creative
Flexi-desk
Dubai
DMCC
From AED 35,484
Large business community with a strong commodities and trading focus
- Trading
- Financial & holding
- Technology
Flexi-desk · Offices
Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ
From AED 6,000
Commercial and industrial zone with warehouses and land
- Logistics & industrial
- Trading
- Consulting & services
Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial
Sharjah
SPC Free Zone
From AED 5,750
Publishing-city zone with a wide range of commercial activities
- Media & creative
- Consulting & services
- Trading
Flexi-desk
Sharjah
Shams (Sharjah Media City)
From AED 5,750
Media and creative zone, popular with freelancers
- Media & creative
- Consulting & services
Flexi-desk
Ajman
Ajman Free Zone
From AED 5,555
Cost-effective zone with digital setup, close to Ajman Port and airports
- Trading
- Logistics & industrial
Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial
Fujairah
Creative City Fujairah
From AED 4,900
Low-cost media and creative zone on the east coast
- Media & creative
- Consulting & services
Flexi-desk
Dubai
DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone)
From AED 15,000
Airport-based zone for aviation, logistics and high-value trading
- Trading
- Logistics & industrial
- Technology
Offices · Warehouse / industrial
Dubai
Dubai CommerCity
From AED 7,000
Free zone dedicated to e-commerce
- E-commerce
- Logistics & industrial
Offices · Warehouse / industrial
Dubai
Dubai Design District (d3)
From AED 15,000
Creative district for design, fashion and luxury
- Media & creative
- Consulting & services
Offices
Dubai
Dubai Internet City
From AED 15,000
Established technology business community
- Technology
- Consulting & services
Flexi-desk · Offices
Dubai
Dubai Knowledge Park
From AED 15,000
Hub for HR, recruitment, consultancy and professional development
- Education & training
- Consulting & services
Offices
Dubai
Dubai Media City
From AED 15,000
Established hub for media, advertising and broadcasting
- Media & creative
- Consulting & services
Flexi-desk · Offices
Dubai
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)
From AED 12,000
Technology park with an innovation focus
- Technology
- Consulting & services
Flexi-desk · Offices
Dubai
Dubai South
From AED 6,978
Logistics and aviation district near Al Maktoum airport
- Logistics & industrial
- E-commerce
- Trading
Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial
Dubai
DWTC Free Zone
From AED 8,000
Central Dubai zone linked to the World Trade Centre
- Consulting & services
- Technology
- Financial & holding
Flexi-desk · Offices
Dubai
DUQE Free Zone
From AED 12,500
Boutique zone at Mina Rashid on the QE2
- Consulting & services
- Trading
- E-commerce
Flexi-desk · Offices
Dubai
JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone)
From AED 5,000
Port-linked zone for large-scale trading, logistics and industry
- Logistics & industrial
- Trading
Offices · Warehouse / industrial
Sharjah
SAIF Zone
From AED 11,000
Airport-linked Sharjah zone for trading and light industry
- Trading
- Logistics & industrial
Offices · Warehouse / industrial
Abu Dhabi
ADGM
From AED 6,600
International financial centre under English common law for financial, fintech and professional firms
- Financial & holding
- Technology
- Consulting & services
Offices
Dubai
DIFC
From AED 15,000
Dubai's main financial hub, under English common law and DFSA regulation
- Financial & holding
- Technology
Offices
Abu Dhabi
KEZAD
From AED 9,450
Abu Dhabi industrial and logistics zones near Khalifa Port
- Logistics & industrial
- Trading
Warehouse / industrial
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What decides your cost
Why free zone prices vary.And what your total depends on.
A "starting from" price is rarely the final figure. Your total depends on your activity, visas, workspace, renewal rates and any external approvals. We show government and free-zone fees at cost, separately from our fee.
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- Workspace Type
- Year-One Offers
- Renewal Rates
- External Approvals
- Number of Shareholders
- Banking Fit
The CTG approach
How we choose a free zone with you.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and budget.
Step 2: Advise
A written comparison of the zones that fit, with costs.
Step 3: Establish
Licence and incorporation in your chosen zone.
Step 4: Activate
Visas, Emirates ID, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals and compliance, or a move to another zone later.
Common questions
Choosing a free zone,
answered.
Which free zone is best?
There's no single best zone. It depends on your activity, customers, visa needs and budget. The Setup Planner gives you a recommendation in two minutes.
Are the starting prices final?
No. They're indicative starting prices for a licence package. Your total depends on visas, workspace, activity, renewal rates and approvals. Government fees are charged at cost, and your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Do you favour certain free zones?
We're accredited across UAE free zones, so we recommend the one that fits your plan and explain why.
Can I move to another free zone later?
Often, yes, though it usually means setting up again in the new zone. We'll explain the steps if your needs change.
Can a free zone company trade in mainland Dubai?
It depends on the activity and the customer. We check this for your activity before you choose.
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