UAE Free Zones
Every major UAE free zone, side by side
Compare cost, visa allocation, set-up time and ideal use cases across 13 of the UAE's most-used free zones. Establishy is licensed by all of them.
| Free Zone | Emirate | From (AED) | Setup Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA International Free Zone Authority | Dubai | 12,900 | 5–7 days | Consultants, Service businesses |
| RAKEZ Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | Ras Al Khaimah | 6,500 | 3–5 days | Manufacturers, Industrial companies |
| JAFZA Jebel Ali Free Zone | Dubai | 14,500 | 7–14 days | Logistics, Import/Export |
| DMCC Dubai Multi Commodities Centre | Dubai | 34,340 | 7–10 days | Commodities trading, Crypto and DLT |
| Meydan FZ Meydan Free Zone | Dubai | 14,999 | 1–3 days | Founders prioritising brand, Consultants |
| Shams Sharjah Media City | Sharjah | 5,750 | 3–5 days | Freelancers, Creative agencies |
| SPC Free Zone Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone | Sharjah | 5,750 | 3–5 days | B2B services, Trading |
| Ajman Free Zone Ajman Free Zone | Ajman | 5,555 | 3–5 days | Industrial, Trading |
| SAIF Zone Sharjah Airport International Free Zone | Sharjah | 8,000 | 5–7 days | Logistics, Re-export |
| DIFC Dubai International Financial Centre | Dubai | 50,000 | 30–60 days | Financial services, Asset managers |
| ADGM Abu Dhabi Global Market | Abu Dhabi | 48,000 | 30–60 days | Funds, Family offices |
| Dubai South Dubai South Free Zone | Dubai | 12,500 | 5–10 days | Aviation, Logistics |
| DSO Dubai Silicon Oasis | Dubai | 12,500 | 5–10 days | Tech, R&D |
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IFZA
DubaiDubai's most cost-effective free zone for service businesses
RAKEZ
Ras Al KhaimahIndustrial-grade free zone with the lowest visa costs in the UAE
JAFZA
DubaiThe UAE's largest free zone, gateway to Jebel Ali Port
DMCC
DubaiGlobal #1 free zone for trade and commodities
Meydan FZ
DubaiPremium Dubai address with same-day licence issuance
Shams
SharjahMost affordable free zone for media and creative businesses
SPC Free Zone
SharjahFast, affordable Sharjah free zone with broad activity coverage
Ajman Free Zone
AjmanAffordable industrial free zone, 25 minutes from Sharjah
SAIF Zone
SharjahTrade-focused free zone next to Sharjah International Airport
DIFC
DubaiUAE's leading common-law financial free zone
ADGM
Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi's common-law financial free zone on Al Maryah Island
Dubai South
DubaiAviation, logistics, and e-commerce hub at Al Maktoum Airport
DSO
DubaiDubai's tech-focused free zone and Establishy's home base