INDUSTRY

Trading & Import/Export

Free zones with strong logistics access for general trading, commodities, and cross-border commerce.

E-commerce, Consulting, Trading, Media, Technology

Meydan Free Zone

A prestigious Dubai free zone offering fast digital setup, affordable packages from AED 12,500, and over 2,500 business activities for startups and SMEs.

3–5 working days

General Trading, Consulting, E-commerce, Technology, Freelancing

International Free Zone Authority

Dubai's fastest-growing free zone with licence-only packages from AED 12,900, 800+ activities, and a free-visa-for-life promotion for new companies.

3–5 working days

Trading, Manufacturing, E-commerce, Logistics, Warehousing

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone

40,000+ companies, licences from AED 6,000, warehouses, industrial land and a dual-licence option for Ras Al Khaimah mainland.

Commodities Trading, Crypto, Professional Services, Global Trade

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

26,000+ member companies, a JLT address and specialist centres for commodities, crypto, gaming and AI. Typical first year AED 35,000–50,000.

Import/Export, Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution

Jebel Ali Free Zone

One of the region's largest free zones, part of DP World, with 11,000+ companies, onsite customs and Jebel Ali Port links. Licences from AED 5,000.

3–14 business days

Aviation, Logistics, Pharma, IT, Global Trade

Dubai Airport Free Zone

Airport-side free zone next to DXB with 3,400+ companies, AED 1 minimum capital and office tiers from a smart desk. Pricing on request.

Price on request

1–2 weeks (estimate)

Startups, Freelancing, Small Trading, Consulting, E-commerce

Ajman Free Zone

One of the UAE's most budget-friendly free zones with licences from AED 6,000, flexible instalment plans, and quick setup for startups and SMEs.

2–5 working days

Events, Trade, Professional Services, Technology, Virtual Assets

Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone

Sheikh Zayed Road free zone with 1,800+ businesses, 1,200+ activities and virtual asset packages alongside VARA. Pricing on request.

From ~AED 12,000 (quoted)

1–2 weeks (estimate)

E-commerce, Digital Commerce, Fulfilment, Online Retail, Logistics

Dubai CommerCity

The region's dedicated e-commerce free zone near DXB, with warehousing, fulfilment and a dual licence for onshore Dubai trade. Pricing on request.

From ~AED 22,000 (quoted)

2–4 weeks (estimate)