Sharjah is one of the UAE’s most important industrial and manufacturing centres, accounting for a significant share of UAE non-oil manufacturing GDP. Here is the 2025 guide for industrial businesses.
Sharjah Industrial Area Network
Sharjah has multiple dedicated industrial areas across the emirate: Hamriyah Free Zone: heavy industry, chemicals, marine, oil and gas services, building materials. Hamriyah Port access. SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone): light manufacturing, logistics, food processing. Sharjah Industrial Areas 1-18: mainland Sharjah industrial areas, scattered across the emirate from coast to inland. Light and medium industrial units. Very affordable rents.
Sharjah Manufacturing Advantages
Why Sharjah for manufacturing: lowest industrial land rents in the Greater Dubai area (30-50% cheaper than Dubai industrial areas), large and established industrial workforce community, road connectivity to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the northern emirates, and Sharjah/Hamriyah port access for raw material import. Key industries in Sharjah manufacturing: ceramics, building materials, FMCG (food and beverage), chemicals, textiles, and paper products.
Sharjah Manufacturing Free Zones
HFZA (Hamriyah Free Zone): best for heavy industry, chemicals, marine services, and oil field services. Key attractions: Hamriyah Port access, large-format industrial plots, and competitive lease rates. SAIF Zone: best for light manufacturing, food processing, and logistics. Adjacent to Sharjah International Airport. SRTIP: for research and development, technology, and light tech manufacturing.