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Directory pricing note: Setup cost figures are indicative planning figures unless an individual profile marks a price as verified. Price confidence: indicative public package data. Source confidence: public package data and manual research, last reviewed June 2026. Banking difficulty: varies by activity, documents, shareholder profile and bank risk review; check each profile before choosing.

Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)

Abu Dhabi
4.9
Setup Cost
From AED 15,000
Price confidence: Conflicting public sources. Source type: Multiple public consultant sources; official authority licensing and facility context; current itemised quote required. Last reviewed: Not officially verified.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Aviation Services Aircraft Maintenance & Repair Aerospace Manufacturing Air Cargo
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Abu Dhabi
4.2
Setup Cost
Quote-based via ADGM fee schedules
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority fee schedule. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Flexible (activity dependent)
Min. Capital
USD 1 for SPVs; varies by licence category
Setup Time
Licence category and regulatory approval dependent
Asset Management Investment Banking Wealth Management Private Equity
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Abu Dhabi Healthcare City (ADHC)

Abu Dhabi
4.5
Setup Cost
Clinic and facility rates; quote required from ADHC
Price confidence: Quote-based. Source type: Authority quote required. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Facility size and licence dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Regulatory approval and facility fit-out dependent
Hospitals Medical Centres Specialist Clinics Dental Clinics
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Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone (ABRFZ)

Umm Al Quwain
4.3
Setup Cost
From AED 5,500
Price confidence: Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route. Source type: Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 3
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
General Trading Import & Export Manufacturing Industrial Production
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Ajman Free Zone (AFZA)

Ajman
4.4
Setup Cost
From AED 7,500
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official Ajman Free Zone e-commerce article; starting package only. Last reviewed: Not officially verified as a complete setup total.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
General Trading Import & Export Manufacturing Industrial
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Ajman Media City Free Zone

Ajman
4.5
Setup Cost
From AED 5,750
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package page. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Media Production Digital Marketing Content Creation Social Media Management
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ANCFZ (Ajman)

Ajman
4.6
Setup Cost
From AED 4,888
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority 2026 package table. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
General Trading Import & Export Manufacturing Industrial Production
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Creative City Fujairah

Fujairah
4.7
Setup Cost
From AED 7,500
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Media Production Film & Television Production Broadcasting Radio Broadcasting
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DAFZA Free Zone

Dubai
4.6
Setup Cost
Quote-based after licence, office or facility route and DAFZ package review
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package page. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Quote-based after documents, activity, office or facility route and authority review
Aviation Services Aircraft Parts Trading Aircraft Maintenance & Repair Aerospace Technology
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DIFC Free Zone

Dubai
4.7
Setup Cost
Quote-based via DIFC fee schedules
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority March 2026 handbook. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Residence visas and immigration services are separate and depend on the office and entity route
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Quote-based after activity pathway, documents and regulatory review
Asset Management Investment Banking Private Equity Venture Capital
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DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)

Dubai
4.8
Setup Cost
From AED 18,500
Price confidence: 1+2-source: Freelance Permit AED 27,049 verified; standard company schedule official. Source type: Official DMCC Schedule of Charges + 1+2-source Freelance Permit verification. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 3 (Flexi); unlimited (office)
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Gold Trading & Refining Diamond Trading Precious Metals Precious Stones
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Dubai Carpet Free Zone

Dubai
4.9
Setup Cost
Warehouse-based; quote required
Price confidence: Quote-based. Source type: Official current UAE Ministry registrar list reviewed; no separate current registrar/package substantiated. Last reviewed: Not verified.
Visa Options
Warehouse size dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Activity and warehouse unit dependent
Carpet & Rug Trading Textile Flooring Interior Textiles Handmade Carpets
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Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ)

Dubai
4.2
Setup Cost
Facility-based; quote required
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official PCFC Trakhees March 2026 service-fee schedule; partial component. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Facility size dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Facility and activity dependent
Used Car Trading Car Auctions Automobile Import & Export Vehicle Parts Trading
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Dubai CommerCity

Dubai
4.3
Setup Cost
AED 21,995 to AED 28,945 public Smart Desk range; conflicting inclusions
Price confidence: Conflicting public sources. Source type: Multiple public consultant sources; current authority quote required. Last reviewed: Not officially verified.
Visa Options
2 visas (Smart Desk)
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
E-commerce Online Retail B2B Marketplace B2C Marketplace
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Dubai Design District (d3)

Dubai
4.4
Setup Cost
Flexi office and studio rates; quote required
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amounts. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Office size dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Office unit and activity dependent
Fashion Design Luxury Fashion & Couture Interior Design Architecture
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Dubai Gold & Diamond Park

Dubai
4.7
Setup Cost
Showroom and retail rates; quote required
Price confidence: Quote-based. Source type: Authority quote required. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Showroom and facility size dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Facility and regulatory approval dependent
Gold & Jewellery Trading Diamond Trading Precious Stones Trading Jewellery Manufacturing & Design
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Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)

Dubai
4.5
Setup Cost
Clinic and office rates; quote required from DHCC
Price confidence: Quote-based. Source type: Authority quote required. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Facility size and licence dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Regulatory approval and facility fit-out dependent
General Hospitals Specialist Clinics Medical Centers Dental Clinics
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Dubai Industrial City (DIC)

Dubai
4.6
Setup Cost
Land lease and facility rates; quote required
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup component. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Facility size dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Land lease and facility construction dependent
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Metal & Steel Products Chemical Production Minerals & Building Materials
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Dubai International Academic City

Dubai
4.2
Setup Cost
From AED 15,000
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup component. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Higher Education Universities Colleges Research Institutes
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Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)

Dubai
4.7
Setup Cost
Campus and office rates; quote required from DIAC
Price confidence: Quote-based. Source type: Authority quote required. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Campus size and institution type dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Campus fit-out and regulatory approval dependent
University Campuses Higher Education Institutions Vocational & Technical Training Language Schools
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Dubai International Humanitarian City (IHC)

Dubai
4.6
Setup Cost
Subsidised or zero-cost for qualifying humanitarian organisations
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official Dubai Humanitarian membership package page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Organisation size and mandate dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Application and mandate review dependent
Humanitarian Aid & Relief UN Agencies International NGOs Refugee Services
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Dubai Internet City

Dubai
4.9
Setup Cost
Quote-based after technology activity, workspace and TECOM route review
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amounts. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Visa is separate; the official programme lists an optional one-year visa at AED 4,600
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Quote-based after documents, activity, workspace and authority review
Software Development IT Consulting Cybersecurity Cloud Computing
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Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP)

Dubai
4.8
Setup Cost
From AED 12,000
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amounts. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Corporate Training & Development HR Consulting E-learning Platforms Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
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Dubai Media City

Dubai
4.8
Setup Cost
Quote-based after media activity, workspace and TECOM route review
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amounts. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Visa is separate; the official programme lists an optional one-year visa at AED 4,600
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Quote-based after documents, activity, workspace and authority review
Broadcasting Film & Television Production Radio Broadcasting Journalism & News Media
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Dubai Outsource City (DOC)

Dubai
4.4
Setup Cost
From AED 14,500
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Call Centre Operations Customer Service Centres IT Outsourcing
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Dubai Production City (IMPZ)

Dubai
4.4
Setup Cost
From AED 13,500
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup component. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Media Production Publishing Printing Packaging
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Dubai Science Park (DSP)

Dubai
4.3
Setup Cost
Quote-based after science activity, workspace, lab or facility route review
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup component. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Quote-based after documents, activity, workspace, lab or facility route and authority review
Life Sciences Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Research & Development Clinical Trials
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Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)

Dubai
4.9
Setup Cost
From AED 12,500
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Electronics Manufacturing Semiconductor Technology IT Services Software Development
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Dubai South Free Zone

Dubai
4.2
Setup Cost
From AED 12,900
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official Dubai South Business Hub content; conflicting entry figures noted. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Logistics & Freight Aviation & Aerospace Aircraft Maintenance E-commerce Fulfillment
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Dubai Sports City Free Zone

Dubai
4.9
Setup Cost
From AED 14,000
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Sports Management Sports Marketing & Sponsorship Sports Media & Broadcasting Athlete Management
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Dubai Studio City

Dubai
4.4
Setup Cost
From AED 15,000
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup component. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Film Production Television Studios Broadcast Media Animation
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Dubai Textile City

Dubai
4.2
Setup Cost
From AED 20,000
Price confidence: Conflicting public sources. Source type: Multiple public consultant sources; current Ministry registrar context; itemised JAFZA/TEXMAS quote required. Last reviewed: July 2026 public-source review.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Textile Trading Fabric Manufacturing Garments Fashion Retail
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Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone

Dubai
4.5
Setup Cost
From AED 18,000
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority On-Demand licensing page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Events & Exhibitions MICE Industry Hospitality Consulting
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DuBiotech (Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park)

Dubai
4.2
Setup Cost
Lab and office rates; quote required
Price confidence: Quote-based. Source type: Authority quote required. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Facility and lab size dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Lab fit-out and regulatory approval dependent
Biotechnology R&D Pharmaceutical R&D Clinical Trials Genomics & Molecular Biology
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DUQE Free Zone (Queen Elizabeth 2)

Dubai
4.8
Setup Cost
From AED 14,000
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
3-5 business days
General Trading E-commerce Import & Export Professional Services
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Fujairah Free Zone (FFZA)

Fujairah
4.2
Setup Cost
From AED 9,500
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official Fujairah Free Zone registration and services pages; partial fee only. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
General Trading Import & Export Oil & Gas Services Petroleum Products Trading
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Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA)

Sharjah
4.5
Setup Cost
From AED 8,000
Price confidence: High-confidence public consensus. Source type: Public consultant sources; official FAQ may block automated fetches. Last reviewed: .
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Heavy Manufacturing Steel Fabrication & Processing Metal Manufacturing Shipbuilding & Repair
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Hub71 Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi
4.6
Setup Cost
Application-based (equity or fee model for incubation); direct licence from AED 12,000
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 3 (startup package)
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Application review and cohort admission dependent
Technology Startups Fintech Edtech Healthtech
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IFZA (International Free Zone Authority)

Dubai
4.7
Setup Cost
From AED 12,900
Price confidence: Conflicting public sources. Source type: Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required. Last reviewed: Not officially verified.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
3-5 business days
General Trading E-commerce Import & Export Wholesale Distribution
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JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority)

Dubai
4.8
Setup Cost
From AED 18,000
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Flexi: 2 visas; office/warehouse: unlimited
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and facility type dependent
General Trading Import & Export Distribution & Storage Warehousing
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KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi)

Abu Dhabi
4.7
Setup Cost
From AED 18,000
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Heavy Industry Port Logistics Container Handling Aluminum Processing
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KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi)

Abu Dhabi
4.9
Setup Cost
From AED 18,000
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Facility and activity dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Land lease and facility construction dependent
Industrial Manufacturing Heavy Industry Aluminum Smelting & Processing Steel Manufacturing
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Masdar City Free Zone

Abu Dhabi
4.9
Setup Cost
AED 7,000 licence component; total to be confirmed
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Business One includes 1 visa; Enterprise lists a 3-visa quota
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Quote-based after package, documents and authority approval
Renewable Energy Solar Energy Technology Photovoltaics Wind Energy
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Meydan Free Zone

Dubai
4.2
Setup Cost
From AED 12,500
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
2-5 business days
General Trading E-commerce Business Consulting Professional Services
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RAK ICC (Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre)

Ras Al Khaimah
4.5
Setup Cost
From AED 8,500 (offshore company)
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Not applicable (offshore entity)
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
1-3 business days
Offshore Holding Companies Asset Holding (Property Stocks Intellectual Property)
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RAK Innovation City

Ras Al Khaimah
4.5
Setup Cost
AED 6,600 official Idea annual package with zero visas and shared desk
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Idea includes zero visas; Seed, Startup and Growth packages list different visa terms
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Tech & IT Services Software Development E-commerce Digital Media
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RAK Maritime City Free Zone

Ras Al Khaimah
4.3
Setup Cost
Facility and berth rates; quote required
Price confidence: Quote-based. Source type: Authority quote required. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Facility size dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Facility and activity dependent
Ship Repair & Maintenance Shipbuilding Offshore Fabrication Marine Engineering
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RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)

Ras Al Khaimah
4.3
Setup Cost
From AED 6,000
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority offer page. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Manufacturing & Industrial Production General Trading Import & Export Logistics & Warehousing
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RAKIA (Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority)

Ras Al Khaimah
4.4
Setup Cost
From AED 7,500
Price confidence: Verified official price for the current RAKEZ successor route. Source type: Official RAKEZ package page plus official Ministry integration record. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Industrial Manufacturing General Trading Import & Export Professional Services
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SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone)

Sharjah
4.6
Setup Cost
From AED 7,000
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official SAIF Zone warehouse support offer page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
General Trading Import & Export Manufacturing Light Industrial
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SHAMS

Sharjah
4.3
Setup Cost
From AED 5,500
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official SHAMS package page; three-year total is documented arithmetic. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Package-dependent; the Standard licence row does not by itself establish visa-processing inclusions
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Media Production Content Creation Social Media Management Broadcasting
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Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC)

Sharjah
4.2
Setup Cost
From AED 15,000
Price confidence: Conflicting public sources. Source type: Multiple public consultant sources; official licensing context available; current authority quote required. Last reviewed: Not officially verified.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Hospitals Medical Clinics Specialty Care Centers Dental Clinics
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Sharjah Publishing City (SPC)

Sharjah
4.7
Setup Cost
AED 6,875 1-year license with 0 visa
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package page. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 3
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Book Publishing Academic Publishing Digital Publishing E-books & Online Content
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SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park)

Sharjah
4.8
Setup Cost
From AED 5,500 official package; total to be confirmed
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 5
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Activity and research approval dependent
Research & Development Technology Innovation Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning
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twofour54

Abu Dhabi
4.8
Setup Cost
Quote-based via twofour54 enquiry
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official Creative Media Authority fee schedule and cost calculator. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
CMA publishes separate residency-visa and Emirates ID components; eligibility depends on legal form and workspace
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package, workspace and authority review dependent
Media Production Film Production Television Broadcasting Radio Production
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UAQ Free Trade Zone (Umm Al Quwain)

Umm Al Quwain
4.9
Setup Cost
From AED 5,500
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package article; three-year total is documented arithmetic. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Up to 6
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
General Trading Import & Export Manufacturing Light Industrial Production
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