Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Free Zone Detailed Guide 2026
DMCC is the world leading commodity trading hub and one of UAE most prestigious free zones. Here is the detailed 2026 guide.
In this guide:
DMCC Overview
- Title: World Free Zone of the Year (Financial Times fDi Intelligence) multiple years
- Companies: 21,000+ companies from 170+ countries
- Location: Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Dubai; next to Dubai Metro
- Specializations: Gold, diamonds, precious metals, agriculture, energy, and broader business services
DMCC Core Activities
- Gold and precious metals trading
- Diamond and gemstone trading
- Agricultural commodity trading (coffee, cocoa, sugar, grains)
- Energy commodities
- Financial services (regulated and unregulated)
- Technology and consulting (broad range)
DMCC Licence Costs (2026)
- Standard business activity licence: AED 17,500-25,000 per year
- Flexi-desk: AED 6,000-8,000 per year (on top of licence)
- Dedicated office: AED 15,000-50,000+ per year depending on size
- Minimum share capital: AED 50,000 (standard FZE)
DMCC Community and Ecosystem
- JLT towers: 87 towers with 21,000+ companies; massive business community
- Almas Tower: DMCC headquarters; 360+ commodity trading companies
- Networking: DMCC is one of the best-networked free zones for commodity, finance, and trade businesses
- DMCC Tradeflow: DMCC digital commodity trading platform