Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ) — Complete Business Guide 2026
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