The Dubai Gold and Diamond Park is the UAE’s dedicated free zone for the jewellery, precious metals, and gemstones industry. Here is a complete guide to setting up in this specialist free zone.
About Dubai Gold and Diamond Park
The Gold and Diamond Park is located in Al Quoz, Dubai, adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road. It is managed by Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and is home to: manufacturers of jewellery and precious metal products, wholesale and retail jewellery traders, gemstone dealers (diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires), and jewellery repair, polishing, and finishing workshops. UAE’s position in jewellery: the UAE is one of the world’s top jewellery trading hubs. Dubai exports approximately USD 10 billion+ of gold and jewellery annually. The Gold and Diamond Park is a core infrastructure asset for this industry.
Business Licences Available
The Park issues licences for: jewellery manufacturing, precious metal wholesale and retail trading, gemstone dealing and polishing, watch trading, and bullion trading (linked to DGCX). All businesses in the park must comply with: Kimberley Process Certification (for rough diamond dealers), AML/CFT regulations (anti-money laundering, critical for gold and precious metals trading), and CBUAE (Central Bank UAE) reporting requirements for large precious metal transactions.
Gold and Diamond Park Facilities
The Park has: over 90 manufacturing facilities (workshops), 120+ retail showrooms and offices, on-site security and vaulting services, and a dedicated customs inspection area. Visa allocation: generous compared to many free zones, reflecting the labour-intensive nature of jewellery manufacturing. Import/export: the park has direct access to Dubai Customs, streamlining international jewellery shipments.
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 Gold and Diamond Park: Jewellery Free Zone Guide | 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. |
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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.