Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ) is one of Sharjah’s flagship free zones, particularly strong in industrial and manufacturing operations. Here is the complete 2026 guide.
In this guide:
HFZ at a Glance
- Location: Hamriyah, Sharjah (20 min from Dubai)
- Established: 1995
- Focus: Manufacturing; industrial; heavy equipment; oil and gas
- Port: Hamriyah Port; industrial berthing
HFZ Business Types
- Manufacturing: Metalwork; fabrication; plastics; construction materials
- Oil and gas: Equipment storage; servicing; maintenance
- Industrial services: Engineering; maintenance; industrial consulting
- General trading: Import/export via Hamriyah Port
HFZ Costs (2026)
- Trade licence: AED 9,000-15,000/year
- Land and warehouse: Competitive; AED 25-50/sq.m/year
- Office: AED 6,000-10,000/year for small office
HFZ Strengths
- Industrial land: Genuine industrial land and warehouse at competitive rates
- Port: Hamriyah Port; bulk cargo and breakbulk capability
- Location: Near Dubai; Sharjah location; competitive pricing vs Dubai industrial zones
HFZ vs JAFZA for Industrial Companies
- HFZ: Sharjah location; significantly cheaper; smaller scale; Hamriyah Port access
- JAFZA: Dubai location; Jebel Ali Port (world-class); more international; higher cost