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All 43 UAE Free Zones

Complete directory with costs, activities, and visa requirements for every free zone in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi — 6 Free Zones

Free Zone Specialty From (Year 1) Visa Cost Notable
twofour54 — twofour54 Media, entertainment AED 17,000 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Arabic content creation hub
KIZAD — Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi Industrial, manufacturing AED 22,000 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 410 sq km, adjacent to Khalifa Port
ADGM — Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial services, fintech AED 27,000 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Al Maryah Island, English common law
Masdar — Masdar City Free Zone Clean energy, sustainability AED 28,500 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Renewable energy hub
ADAFZ — Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Aviation, logistics Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Near Abu Dhabi International Airport
ICAD — Industrial City of Abu Dhabi Heavy industry, manufacturing Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi

Ajman — 2 Free Zones

Free Zone Specialty From (Year 1) Visa Cost Notable
AFZ — Ajman Free Zone General trading, manufacturing AED 10,300 AED 3,800 - AED 4,500 Budget-friendly, near Dubai
AMC — Ajman Media City Media, freelancing AED 13,000 AED 3,800 - AED 4,500 Affordable media and freelance licenses

Dubai — 23 Free Zones

Free Zone Specialty From (Year 1) Visa Cost Notable
Meydan — Meydan Free Zone General business, startups AED 12,500 AED 4,500 - AED 6,500 Affordable Dubai option (from AED 12,500)
IFZA — International Free Zone Authority General business, services AED 12,900 AED 3,800 - AED 4,800 Budget-friendly, Fujairah-based operations
JAFZA — Jebel Ali Free Zone Logistics, manufacturing, trading AED 18,500 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port
DSO — Dubai Silicon Oasis Technology, semiconductors AED 22,000 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Tech park with residential area
DWC — Dubai South Aviation, logistics, e-commerce AED 22,000 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Near Al Maktoum International Airport
DAFZA — Dubai Airport Free Zone General trading, logistics AED 28,500 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Adjacent to DXB airport
DMCC — Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Commodities, finance, tech, blockchain AED 33,600 AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 22,000+ member companies, JLT location
DIFC — Dubai International Financial Centre Financial services, fintech AED 127,000 AED 6,000 - AED 8,000 Independent legal system (common law)
DTEC — DTEC Tech startups Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Innovation and incubation at DSO
DCC — Dubai CommerCity E-commerce Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 MENA's first e-commerce free zone
D3 — Dubai Design District Fashion, design, luxury Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Creative studios, showrooms
DHCC — Dubai Healthcare City Healthcare, pharma Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Hospitals, clinics, medical research
DIAC — Dubai International Academic City Education Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 University campus zone
DIC — Dubai Internet City Tech, IT, software Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn presence
DKP — Dubai Knowledge Park Education, training Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Universities and training institutes
DMC — Dubai Media City Media, advertising, broadcasting Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 CNN, BBC, Reuters offices
DOC — Dubai Outsource City BPO, outsourcing Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Business process services
DPC — Dubai Production City Publishing, media Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Print and publishing hub
DSC — Dubai Studio City Film, TV production Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Production studios and post-production
DTC — Dubai Textile City Textiles, fashion Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Manufacturing and trading
DWTC — Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone Events, exhibitions, trading Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Exhibition center location
GDP — Gold and Diamond Park Jewelry, precious metals Contact AED 5,000 - AED 7,000 Sheikh Zayed Road location
IHC — International Humanitarian City Humanitarian, logistics Contact N/A UN and NGO base

Fujairah — 2 Free Zones

Free Zone Specialty From (Year 1) Visa Cost Notable
FCC — Fujairah Creative City Media, creative industries AED 14,000 AED 3,800 - AED 5,000 Budget creative and media licenses
FFZA — Fujairah Free Zone Trading, oil storage, shipping AED 15,500 AED 3,800 - AED 5,000 East coast port access

Ras Al Khaimah — 3 Free Zones

Free Zone Specialty From (Year 1) Visa Cost Notable
RAKEZ — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone General business, manufacturing AED 15,500 AED 4,000 - AED 5,500 4,000+ activities, 50+ sectors
RDAO — RAK Digital Assets Oasis Crypto, blockchain, Web3 AED 22,500 AED 4,000 - AED 5,500 Digital assets regulation
RAKMC — RAK Maritime City Maritime, shipping Contact AED 4,000 - AED 5,500 Port and maritime services

Sharjah — 6 Free Zones

Free Zone Specialty From (Year 1) Visa Cost Notable
Shams — Sharjah Media City Media, creative, e-commerce AED 15,600 AED 3,800 - AED 5,000 Budget-friendly media licenses
HFZ — Hamriyah Free Zone Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas AED 17,500 AED 4,000 - AED 5,500 Deep-water port access
SAIF — Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Aviation, logistics, trading AED 17,500 AED 4,000 - AED 5,500 Adjacent to Sharjah Airport
SHC — Sharjah Healthcare City Healthcare Contact AED 4,000 - AED 5,500 Medical facilities and clinics
SPC — Sharjah Publishing City Publishing, printing Contact AED 4,000 - AED 5,500 Book and print industry
SRTIP — Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park Technology, R&D Contact AED 4,000 - AED 5,500 Innovation and research hub

Umm Al Quwain — 1 Free Zones

Free Zone Specialty From (Year 1) Visa Cost Notable
UAQFTZ — UAQ Free Trade Zone Trading, manufacturing, services AED 15,000 AED 3,500 - AED 4,500 Most affordable UAE free zone