Dubai has more free zones than any other UAE emirate. Here is the complete 2026 list of every active Dubai free zone.
Dubai Free Zones — Full List
- JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority): Trading, industrial, logistics
- DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre): Financial services, legal, professional
- DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre): Commodity trading, professional services
- Dubai Internet City (DIC): Technology, IT, media
- Dubai Media City (DMC): Media, advertising, PR
- Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP): Training, education, HR
- Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO): Technology, electronics, manufacturing
- Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA): Aviation, logistics, IT
- Dubai Outsource City (DOC): Outsourcing, BPO
- Dubai Studio City: Film, TV, music production
- Dubai Design District (d3): Fashion, luxury, design
- Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC): Healthcare, medical
- Dubai International Academic City (DIAC): Higher education
- Dubai Gold and Diamond Park: Gold, diamond, jewellery
- International Free Zone Authority (IFZA): Broad activities; technology park
- Dubai CommerCity: E-commerce
- Dubai World Central / Al Maktoum Airport Free Zone: Logistics, aviation
Which Dubai Free Zone Is Right for You?
- Cost priority: IFZA (most cost-effective Dubai free zone with broad activities)
- Finance/Legal: DIFC
- Trading: JAFZA, DMCC
- Technology: DIC, DSO, IFZA
- Media/Content: DMC, Dubai Studio City
- Healthcare: DHCC