Dubai Flower Centre — Free Zone Guide 2026
Dubai Flower Centre is a specialized cold chain and perishable goods free zone at Dubai International Airport. Here is the complete 2026 guide for florists and perishable goods importers.
Dubai Flower Centre Overview
- Location: Adjacent to Dubai International Airport (DXB) cargo terminal
- Operator: dnata (part of Emirates Group)
- Specialization: Cut flowers; plants; perishable agricultural products
- Throughput: Over 200,000 tonnes of fresh flowers per year; world’s largest airfreight flower hub
Dubai as a Global Flower Hub
- Kenya-Holland-Dubai triangle: Kenya and Ethiopia are world’s largest cut flower producers; flowers airfreight to Dubai Flower Centre for distribution to GCC and onward
- UAE domestic market: Large floral market; gifting culture; hospitality sector demand
- Re-export: Dubai Flower Centre re-exports to GCC, Asia, and other markets
Dubai Flower Centre Services
- Cold chain storage: Temperature-controlled warehousing
- Customs clearance: Integrated customs services
- Quality inspection: Phytosanitary inspection
- Distribution: Trucking to GCC markets
Setting Up a Flower Trading Business in Dubai
- Free zone company: DAFZA or IFZA for trading licence; include trading in fresh cut flowers as an activity
- Dubai Flower Centre: Physical operations (warehousing, clearance) via DFC facilities
- Import permit: Fresh plant material imports require phytosanitary certificate from country of origin
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Flower Centre — Free Zone Guide 2026 | Current authority package | Quote-based - confirm current package Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based renewal - confirm current package Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on renewal Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Depends on package and office allocation | Authority quote required | Authority quote required | Current package / renewal confirmation required | June 2026 |
| What is included | Confirmed only after authority or partner quote. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Visas, insurance, medical, Emirates ID, office upgrades, amendments and cancellation unless quoted. |
| Hidden-cost risk | Confirm establishment card, visas, office/flexi desk, insurance, renewal and cancellation before payment. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium - depends on activity and documents |
| Best fit | Founders comparing this free zone against activity, visa, office, banking and renewal requirements. |
Source evidence: Review source | Methodology | Corrections.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed June 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.