Starts from AED 21,995 (Premium) — best for E-commerce businesses seeking a specialized ecosystem with integrated logistics, warehousing, and proximity to Dubai International Airport..
Starts from AED 11,000 (Mid-Range) — best for Industrial, manufacturing, and trading companies requiring port access and warehousing facilities..
A comprehensive side-by-side analysis of key metrics.
Pre-computed year 1 and renewal costs for common business setups
Year 1 Total
AED 21,995
Annual Renewal
AED 21,995
Year 1 Total
AED 12,000
Annual Renewal
AED 12,000
Detailed Breakdown
Detailed Breakdown
Pre-bundled business packages offered by each zone
E-commerce/Service Smart Desk Package
Starter TierAnnual Cost
AED 21,995
NoteCost is an estimate for a service license; e-commerce licenses may be slightly higher. Total cost cited as approximately AED 21,995.
Fitted Office Package
Standard TierAnnual Cost
AED 61,870
NoteTotal cost cited as approximately AED 61,870 for a 25 sq. m. office.
E-Office / Virtual Office Package
Starter TierAnnual Cost
AED 11,000
NoteThis is the most common entry-level package for startups and solo entrepreneurs. The annual renewal cost is also AED 11,000.
Executive Office Package (2 Visa)
Standard TierAnnual Cost
AED 16,000
NoteA step-up package for small teams requiring a physical office space. Several tiers exist with increasing visa quotas.
General Trading Package (7 Visa)
Premium TierAnnual Cost
AED 35,000
NoteAllows for broad trading activities without restriction to specific product categories.
A definitive category-by-category verdict based on real-time data and specific business priorities.
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority offers a lower starting price point at AED 11000
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority typically processes new licenses in ~2 days
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority allows up to ? visas without requiring a physical office space
Both jurisdictions are eligible for QFZP (0% tax on qualifying income)
Dubai CommerCity carries a premium market perception and positioning
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority wins for being both notably cheaper and consistently faster
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Executive summaries and competitive positioning
Dubai CommerCity targets regional and international e-commerce businesses, including online retailers, e-commerce service providers, and logistics companies. The primary investor profile ranges from startups and SMEs to large multinational corporations looking to establish or expand their e-commerce operations in the MENA region. It offers a complete turnkey solution covering all aspects of the e-commerce value chain.
Key Advantages
Dubai CommerCity is the definitive choice for any e-commerce business, from startup to enterprise, that prioritizes a fully integrated, turnkey ecosystem with scalable logistics and a collaborative community, all strategically located next to Dubai International Airport.
Businesses focused on heavy manufacturing, activities requiring large land plots for development, sea-freight-centric bulk trading, or companies seeking licenses for crypto assets or holding company structures.
Hamriyah Free Zone is optimized for heavy industry, oil and gas, petrochemicals, maritime trade, manufacturing, and logistics. It targets a wide range of investors from SMEs to large multinational corporations seeking 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and robust infrastructure for import, export, and manufacturing activities within the MENA region and beyond.
Key Advantages
Hamriyah Free Zone is the undisputed choice for heavy industrial, manufacturing, maritime, and petrochemical companies that require direct deep-water port access, large-scale facilities, and a dedicated industrial ecosystem.
Technology startups, crypto or virtual asset companies, tourism operators, or professional service consultancies seeking a prestigious city-center address and a dense networking environment.
Common questions answered transparently with real data
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority is currently more affordable for initial setup, with entry packages starting from AED 11,000. In the broader market context, Hamriyah Free Zone Authority is officially positioned as "Mid-Range".
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority typically processes new trade licenses faster, averaging around 2 days for issuance from the time of application submission. Furthermore, for Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, fully remote company setup is natively supported, meaning you do not need to be physically present in the UAE.
Dubai CommerCity: Eligible for Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status. This means you may benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, provided you meet all economic substance requirements. Hamriyah Free Zone Authority: Eligible for Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status. This means you may benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, provided you meet all economic substance requirements.
Dubai CommerCity: Yes, the jurisdiction provides direct support channels and streamlined processing for eligible investors seeking a 10-year Golden Visa. Hamriyah Free Zone Authority: Yes, the jurisdiction provides direct support channels and streamlined processing for eligible investors seeking a 10-year Golden Visa.
Dubai CommerCity is the definitive choice for any e-commerce business, from startup to enterprise, that prioritizes a fully integrated, turnkey ecosystem with scalable logistics and a collaborative community, all strategically located next to Dubai International Airport.
Hamriyah Free Zone is the undisputed choice for heavy industrial, manufacturing, maritime, and petrochemical companies that require direct deep-water port access, large-scale facilities, and a dedicated industrial ecosystem.
