Showing 25 Dubai free zones

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.

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 Free Zone

Dubai
4.6
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
Visa entitlement depends on the selected office/facility; immigration fees are separate
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
Quote-based - no current separate registrar or package has been substantiated
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
Quote-based - no separate current visa quota is substantiated
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Quote-based - confirm the current legal authority, activity, premises and immigration route before estimating timing.
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Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ)

Dubai
4.5
Setup Cost
AED 600 commercial, AED 550 professional or AED 600 industrial Trakhees licence-issuance component; other fees apply
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official PCFC Trakhees March 2026 service-fee schedule; partial component. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Visa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected DUCAMZ facility and licence
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
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Dubai CommerCity

Dubai
4.7
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
Smart Desk sources reference a two-visa quota; visa processing fees are separate unless the current quote states otherwise
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
E-commerce Online Retail B2B Marketplace B2C Marketplace
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Dubai Design District

Dubai
4.5
Setup Cost
Quote-based via d3 setup enquiry
Price confidence: Quote-based. Source type: Authority quote required. Last reviewed: June 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 space, activity and authority review
Fashion Design Luxury Fashion & Couture Interior Design Architecture
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Dubai Healthcare City

Dubai
4.4
Setup Cost
Quote-based after activity, facility, clinical or commercial pathway review
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official DHCC commercial licensing service page; partial fee components. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Visas, facility permits and professional licences are separate and activity-dependent
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Quote-based after documents, activity classification, facility route and authority review
General Hospitals Specialist Clinics Medical Centers Dental Clinics
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Dubai Industrial City (DIC)

Dubai
4.3
Setup Cost
AED 3,500 official DDA FZ-LLC registration component; activity licence and facility costs priced separately
Price confidence: Indicative public price. Source type: Official DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup component. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Visa allocation depends on the selected district facility; immigration fees are separate
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
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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 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

Dubai
4.2
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
Visa is separate; the official programme lists an optional one-year visa at AED 4,600
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 Production City

Dubai
4.3
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

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
Visa allocation depends on the selected district facility; immigration fees are separate
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

Dubai
4.6
Setup Cost
From AED 12,500
Price confidence: Indicative public package data. Source type: Public package / manual research. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Visa Options
Dtec membership includes visa access; exact immigration configuration must be confirmed
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
4.5
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
Visa allocation and processing are selected separately
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Logistics & Freight Aviation & Aerospace Aircraft Maintenance E-commerce Fulfillment
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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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Gold & Diamond Park

Dubai
4.5
Setup Cost
From AED 25,000
Price confidence: Verified official JAFZA licence components; complete Gold & Diamond Park setup requires confirmation. Source type: Official JAFZA company-formation and licence-renewal fee tables; Gold & Diamond Park NOC required. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Flexible
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Gold Trading Diamond Trading Jewelry Manufacturing Gemstone Trading
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IFZA Free Zone

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
Package and activity dependent
General Trading E-commerce Import & Export Wholesale Distribution
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International Humanitarian City (IHC)

Dubai
4.4
Setup Cost
AED 20,800 official annual Commercial Business Centre Desk package; visa processing extra
Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official Dubai Humanitarian membership package page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Visa Options
Package lists entitlement for two visas; visa processing charges are additional
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
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JAFZA Free Zone

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
Visa access depends on the selected facility; establishment card and immigration costs are separate
Min. Capital
None
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
General Trading Import & Export Distribution & Storage Warehousing
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Meydan Free Zone

Dubai
4.7
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
General Trading E-commerce Business Consulting Professional Services
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