Located in the heart of Dubai, DMCC was crowned Global Free Zone as many as six times by The Financial FDI magazine. DMCC has over 13,000 companies, including many gold refineries.

DAFZ (Dubai Airport Free Zone)

Established in 1996, DAFZ is one of the leading airport Free Zones in the world. DAFZ houses many international companies and benefits from the direct access to DXB, the busiest airport in the world.

DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)

A leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. DIFC is home to an internationally recognized, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem.

IFZA (International Free Zone Authority)

IFZA is a new Free Zone which recently relocated the jurisdiction to Dubai. IFZA offers competitive packages with effective incorporation solutions that support start-ups in Dubai.

Key Free Zones in Abu Dhabi, UAE

KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone)

Located near Khalifa Port – one of the world’s most advanced deep sea ports with world-class infrastructure – KIZAD enables multimodal connectivity via sea, air, road and rail networks. With trade, logistics and manufacturing at its core, KIZAD is considered an integrated trade, logistics and industrial hub of the region.

ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)

Abu Dhabi Global Market is an international financial center and free zone located on Al Maryah Island in the United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi. The financial center was established in 2013 and became fully operational in October 2015

Key Free Zones in other emirates

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone)

One of the largest and fastest growing, SAIF Zone is also the oldest airport Free Zone in the region. It was established in 1995. SAIF Zone is home to over 10,000 companies and is known for its world class warehouse facilities.

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS)

Sharjah Media City is a relatively new media Free Zone in the UAE. SHAMS is a cost-effective solution especially for E-commerce businesses. SHAMS also issues Freelance licenses to support professionals.

Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ)

Hamriyah Free Zone was established in 1995 and is home to over 6000 companies. HFZ is a popular jurisdiction for oil-related and manufacturing companies.

RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)

Situated in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, RAKEZ is considered the industrial hub of the region. RAKEZ caters to a wide range of customers from startups and freelancers to SMEs and industrialists. RAKEZ is home to over 14000 companies across 50 industries.