Directory
Free zone
Free zones by emirate and what each specialises in.
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Abu Dhabi
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)International financial centre, own English common-law courts
KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones)Industry, logistics, manufacturing next to Khalifa Port
Masdar City Free ZoneClean tech, renewables, sustainability R&D
Hub71Tech start-up ecosystem with incentives on Al Maryah Island
ADAFZ / Abu Dhabi Airport Free ZoneAviation, aerospace, logistics
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Dubai
DIFCFinancial centre, own English common-law courts & DFSA regulator
DMCC (JLT / Uptown)Commodities, crypto, gaming, AI, e-commerce, award-winning free zone
JAFZATrade & logistics beside Jebel Ali Port
DAFZAAviation & high-value logistics by DXB airport
Dubai Internet City / Media CityTech giants & media companies
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)Tech, startups & light industry
Dubai Healthcare CityMedical & life sciences
Meydan / IFZA / Dubai CommerCityCost-effective & e-commerce licences
Dubai SouthAviation & logistics around Al Maktoum Airport
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Sharjah
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Ajman
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)SME trading, e-commerce, services, among the cheapest UAE packages
Ajman Media City Free ZoneMedia, marketing & creative freelancers
Ajman China Mall / industrial areasRetail & manufacturing clusters
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Umm Al Quwain
UAQ Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)Micro-business, consulting, trading, very low-cost packages
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Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZOne of UAE's largest zones, industrial parks, business zones, academic zone
RAK ICCOffshore companies & corporate structures
RAK Maritime CityPort-based industry & logistics
Al Hamra / Al Ghail industrial zonesManufacturing (home of RAK Ceramics & Julphar pharma)
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Fujairah
Creative City FujairahMedia, production & creative licences
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ)Oil storage & petroleum logistics