Dubai free zones ranked by lowest starting price.
20 jurisdictions ranked
Join MENA's Largest Tech Hub: Become part of a curated ecosystem of over 3,000 companies, from innovative startups to Fortune 500 giants like Google and Microsoft.
Best for: Established tech companies, multinationals, and specialized freelancers seeking a prestigious address and strong ecosystem.
Home to the region's largest sound stages and backlots, purpose-built for major Hollywood and Bollywood productions.
Best for: Film, TV, broadcast, and media production companies seeking specialized infrastructure and a dedicated industry ecosystem.
Region's Premier Production Hub: Operate within the only dedicated ecosystem for the printing, publishing, and packaging industries in the Middle East.
Best for: Printing, publishing, packaging, and media production companies requiring specialized facilities and a well-established industry ecosystem.
Operate within the world's only free zone exclusively dedicated to Human Resource Management (HRM) and learning excellence.
Best for: Established educational institutions, corporate training centers, and human resource consultancies seeking a prestigious address within a dedicated industry ecosystem.
Position your business in the region's first and largest community dedicated exclusively to design, fashion, and art.
Best for: Design, fashion, art, and luxury brand companies seeking a prestigious address and a collaborative creative ecosystem.
Join the Region's Elite: Position your business within the largest and most established media community, home to global giants like CNN, Reuters, and Omnicom.
Best for: Established media companies, freelancers, and production houses seeking a prestigious address and strong industry ecosystem.
Operate with absolute confidence under an independent English Common Law judicial system, providing unmatched legal certainty.
Best for: Fintech, wealth management, law firms, and corporate headquarters requiring a prestigious address with an English Common Law framework.
Operate within the MENA region's largest tech startup ecosystem, the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec). [18]
Best for: Tech startups, R&D firms, and knowledge-based businesses seeking a dedicated tech ecosystem with integrated living and working facilities.
The UAE's Only 100% Digital Free Zone: Complete your entire company setup and manage it 24/7 through a seamless online portal from anywhere in the world. [30]
Best for: Solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small e-commerce businesses who need a Dubai free zone license at the lowest cost with fast digital processing.
Unmatched Multimodal Connectivity: Direct access to the future world's largest airport (Al Maktoum) and Jebel Ali Port via a dedicated logistics corridor.
Best for: Logistics, aviation, e-commerce, and trading companies seeking proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port.
MENA's First & Only E-commerce Hub: Operate within an ecosystem purpose-built for online retail success.
Best for: E-commerce businesses seeking a specialized ecosystem with integrated logistics, warehousing, and proximity to Dubai International Airport.
Join the region's first science-focused business community, home to global leaders like Pfizer and AstraZeneca and over 6,500 professionals.
Best for: R&D companies, life sciences startups, and established pharmaceutical firms that require specialized lab/office facilities and a strong industry ecosystem.
Gain Unmatched Market Access with a Unique Dual License to operate smoothly across the free zone and Dubai mainland.
Best for: Businesses requiring a prestigious Central Business District address with direct access to exhibition halls and international events.
Nine consecutive years as the world's number one free zone by fDi Magazine, a track record no competitor can match
Best for: Commodities trading, crypto and Web3 ventures, technology companies, and established service businesses that need a prestigious Dubai address, a massive networking ecosystem, and specialized industry infrastructure.
Dominate the market from the Middle East's largest dedicated automotive and spare parts hub.
Best for: Automotive, logistics, and industrial trading companies requiring proximity to Jebel Ali Port and a robust logistics infrastructure.
Gain unparalleled global market access through seamless integration with Jebel Ali Port, a top-10 world port, within a multimodal hub connecting sea, air, and land.
Best for: Logistics, manufacturing, and international trading companies requiring access to a major port and extensive warehousing facilities.
Unrivaled Airport Connectivity: Directly adjacent to Dubai International Airport, offering 24/7 customs and rapid cargo clearance for ultimate logistical speed.
Best for: Logistics, aviation, high-tech, and import/export companies requiring a prestigious address with direct access to Dubai International Airport.
Establish your campus in the world's largest free zone exclusively dedicated to higher education, offering unparalleled prestige and focus.
Best for: Established international universities, higher education providers, and large-scale training institutes seeking a dedicated academic ecosystem.
Operate in the World's First and Only Free Zone exclusively dedicated to the outsourcing and shared services industry.
Best for: Established BPO, IT outsourcing, shared services, and call center operations that require a physical office in a dedicated industry cluster.
Operate within the world's largest dedicated healthcare free zone, creating an unmatched ecosystem for collaboration and growth.
Best for: Healthcare providers, clinics, medical support services, and wellness companies seeking a prestigious, regulated, and specialized healthcare ecosystem.
