Compare UAE free zones
All 25+ major free zones across the seven emirates, side by side. Filter by emirate or industry, then ask us for a quote.
DMCC
A large business district in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, popular for trading and services.
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IFZA
Flexible packages for consultancies, startups and small trading businesses.
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Meydan Free Zone
A digital-first zone with a wide range of activities for startups.
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Dubai South
Next to Al Maktoum International Airport, built for logistics and aviation.
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JAFZA
Beside Jebel Ali Port, a hub for trading, logistics and manufacturing.
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DAFZ
Right next to Dubai International Airport, suited to air freight and trade.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis
A technology park for software, electronics and innovation.
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Dubai CommerCity
A zone dedicated to e-commerce businesses.
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Dubai Internet City
A community for technology companies and startups.
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Dubai Media City
Home to media, advertising and content companies.
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DIFC
A financial centre for banking, wealth management and fintech.
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ADGM
An international financial centre on Al Maryah Island.
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KEZAD
Industrial and logistics zones linked to Khalifa Port.
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Masdar City Free Zone
A sustainable city for clean-tech, research and innovation.
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twofour54
A media and gaming community in Abu Dhabi.
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SHAMS
Affordable licenses for media, creative and digital businesses.
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SPC Free Zone
Built around publishing, with a broad list of service activities.
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SAIF Zone
Next to Sharjah Airport, suited to trading and light industry.
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Hamriyah Free Zone
A port-side zone for heavy industry and energy.
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RAKEZ
Cost-effective options from flexi-desks to industrial land.
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Ajman Free Zone
A long-established zone for trading and light manufacturing.
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AMC Free Zone
Flexible licenses for media and service startups.
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Fujairah Creative City
A zone for media, events and creative freelancers.
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Fujairah Free Zone
Near Fujairah Port on the east coast, suited to shipping and trade.
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UAQ FTZ
Simple, low-cost licenses for trading and online businesses.
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Trade anywhere in the UAE with a mainland license, or hold assets through an offshore company.
Dubai mainland
Trade anywhere in the UAE, licensed through the Department of Economy and Tourism.
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Abu Dhabi mainland
Trade anywhere in the UAE, licensed through the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
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Sharjah mainland
Trade anywhere in the UAE, licensed through the Sharjah Economic Development Department.
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RAK ICC
A registry for international holding and offshore companies.
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Which is the cheapest free zone in the UAE?
Zones in the Northern Emirates, such as UAQ FTZ, SHAMS, AMC Free Zone and RAKEZ, are often among the most affordable. The cheapest option for you depends on your activity and how many visas you need, so we compare real quotes side by side.
What is the best free zone in Dubai?
There’s no single best zone. DMCC suits trading and services, IFZA and Meydan suit startups and consultancies, JAFZA suits logistics and manufacturing, and DIFC suits finance. We match the zone to your business.
Which free zone is best for e-commerce?
Dubai CommerCity is built only for e-commerce, while IFZA, Meydan Free Zone, SHAMS and UAQ FTZ are popular with online sellers. The right one depends on whether you hold stock, need warehousing or sell services.
Which free zone is best for trading?
DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZ and SAIF Zone are long-standing trading hubs, and Northern Emirates zones offer lower-cost general trading licenses. We match the zone to how you buy, store and ship goods.
Can a free zone company work with mainland clients?
A free zone company can usually serve clients outside the UAE and inside its zone directly. Trading on the mainland may need a distributor, a branch or a separate mainland license, and we’ll explain the options for your activity.
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