Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) Detailed Guide 2026
RAKEZ is one of UAE largest and most diverse free zones. Here is the detailed 2026 guide.
In this guide:
About RAKEZ
- Full name: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
- Location: Ras Al Khaimah emirate; 1 hour from Dubai
- Companies: 15,000+ companies from 100+ countries
- Formation: Created from merger of RAK Free Trade Zone and RAK Investment Authority
- Specializations: Industrial, manufacturing, services, e-commerce, academic, media
RAKEZ Zone Types
- Business Zone: For service, consulting, and trading companies; most popular for SMEs
- Industrial Zone: For manufacturing, processing, and heavy industry
- Academic Zone: For educational institutions and training centers
- Media Zone: For media and content companies; RAKEZ Media City
RAKEZ Package Pricing (2026 indicative)
- Business zone (1 visa): AED 12,000-14,000/year
- Business zone (3 visas): AED 15,000-18,000/year
- Industrial licence: AED 15,000-20,000 with physical space requirement
- Warehouse units: From AED 30,000/year for small 250 sq m unit
RAKEZ Advantages
- Cost: Good value for Dubai-proximate free zone
- Flexibility: Wide range of activities; industries can coexist
- Industrial focus: Best UAE free zone for light manufacturing
- Al Hamra Port: Sea access through Ras Al Khaimah; Arabian Gulf