Electrical Contracting in the UAE
Available in 14 free zones — compare costs and requirements below.
Free Zones Offering Electrical Contracting
| Free Zone | Emirate | Specialty | From (Year 1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFZ — Ajman Free Zone | Ajman | General trading, manufacturing | AED 10,300 | View Details |
| Meydan — Meydan Free Zone | Dubai | General business, startups | AED 12,500 | View Details |
| IFZA — International Free Zone Authority | Dubai | General business, services | AED 12,900 | View Details |
| UAQFTZ — UAQ Free Trade Zone | Umm Al Quwain | Trading, manufacturing, services | AED 15,000 | View Details |
| FFZA — Fujairah Free Zone | Fujairah | Trading, oil storage, shipping | AED 15,500 | View Details |
| RAKEZ — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | Ras Al Khaimah | General business, manufacturing | AED 15,500 | View Details |
| HFZ — Hamriyah Free Zone | Sharjah | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas | AED 17,500 | View Details |
| SAIF — Sharjah Airport International Free Zone | Sharjah | Aviation, logistics, trading | AED 17,500 | View Details |
| JAFZA — Jebel Ali Free Zone | Dubai | Logistics, manufacturing, trading | AED 18,500 | View Details |
| KIZAD — Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Industrial, manufacturing | AED 22,000 | View Details |
| DAFZA — Dubai Airport Free Zone | Dubai | General trading, logistics | AED 28,500 | View Details |
| DMCC — Dubai Multi Commodities Centre | Dubai | Commodities, finance, tech, blockchain | AED 33,600 | View Details |
| DWTC — Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone | Dubai | Events, exhibitions, trading | Contact | View Details |
| ICAD — Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Contact | View Details |
About Electrical Contracting License
A Professional license is required for electrical contracting in the UAE. This activity falls under the Construction category.
You can obtain this license in 14 free zones across the UAE. The cheapest option starts from AED 10,300 for the first year, including license fee and basic setup.
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