UAE Free Zone Directory 2026 — All 40+ UAE Free Zones Listed
Complete directory of all UAE free zones with key information about each in 2026.
In this guide:
Dubai Free Zones
- DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre): JLT, Dubai. Commodity trading, crypto, general business. 20,000+ companies.
- JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone): Port area. Trade, logistics, manufacturing. Largest free zone by area.
- IFZA (International Free Zone Authority): DSO area, Dubai. General business, IT, consulting. Fast-growing.
- DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone): DXB airport. Aviation, cargo, high-tech.
- DIC (Dubai Internet City): Tech companies. Google, Microsoft, Oracle all headquartered here.
- DMC (Dubai Media City): Media, advertising, PR, content companies.
- d3 (Dubai Design District): Fashion, design, luxury, architecture.
- DHCC (Dubai Healthcare City): Healthcare, wellness, medical education.
- DPC (Dubai Production City): Production, printing, publishing, packaging.
- DKP (Dubai Knowledge Park): HR, training, education, coaching.
- Dubai Studio City: Film, TV, media production.
- DSO (Dubai Silicon Oasis): Tech startups, R&D, electronics.
- DWTC (Dubai World Trade Centre): Exhibition organizers, events.
- Gold and Diamond Park: Jewellery manufacturing and trading.
- Expo City Dubai: Innovation, sustainability, tech companies.
- SPC Free Zone: Budget general business free zone.
- DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre): Financial services, legal, wealth management.
Abu Dhabi Free Zones
- ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market): Al Maryah Island. Financial services, holding companies.
- ADAFZ (Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone): Cargo, logistics, aviation services.
- Kizad (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi): Manufacturing, industrial, logistics.
- Masdar City: Sustainable technology, clean energy companies.
- twofour54: Media, content, entertainment companies.
- ZonesCorp: Industrial and manufacturing companies.
Sharjah Free Zones
- SHAMS (Sharjah Media City): Media, creative, e-commerce, digital. Budget-friendly.
- SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone): Trading, logistics, light manufacturing.
- HFZA (Hamriyah Free Zone): Petrochemical, heavy industry, trading.
- SPC (Sharjah Publishing City): Publishing, printing, book trade.
RAK Free Zones
- RAKEZ (RAK Economic Zone): General business, light manufacturing, trading. Budget-friendly.
- RAK ICC (RAK International Corporate Centre): Offshore company registration.
Ajman Free Zone
- Ajman Free Zone: General trading, services. Budget-friendly.
Fujairah Free Zones
- FITCA (Fujairah Creative City): Creative, media, education.
- Fujairah Free Zone: Trading, manufacturing.
Umm Al Quwain Free Zone
- UAQ Free Trade Zone: Budget general business. Cheapest UAE free zone.