Abu Dhabi Free Zone Guide 2026 - Best Free Zones in Abu Dhabi

📅 Last reviewed: August 4, 2026📋 By: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team✅ Fact-checked by UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team

Abu Dhabi Free Zone Guide 2026 — Best Free Zones in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has a growing number of free zones catering to different industries. This guide covers all major Abu Dhabi free zones in 2026.

In this guide:

ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market): International financial centre on Al Maryah Island; English common law; best for financial services and family offices
KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone): Large industrial free zone in Khalifa Port area; best for manufacturing, heavy industry, logistics
Masdar City: Sustainable technology free zone near Abu Dhabi International Airport; best for cleantech, renewable energy, sustainability
KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi): Umbrella zone combining KIZAD and other Abu Dhabi economic zones; best for large-scale industrial operations
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ): Near AUH airport; best for air cargo, logistics, aviation services
Twofour54: Media and entertainment free zone; best for content creation, media production, entertainment

ADGM: Stronger for sovereign/government connections; Abu Dhabi base; Foundations available
DIFC: Larger financial community; more developed fintech ecosystem; Dubai address
Recommendation: ADGM if working with Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth or government entities; DIFC if building a fintech startup or seeking a broad financial services ecosystem