Starts from AED 44,500 (Mid-Range) — best for Established textile trading businesses requiring physical warehouse and showroom space close to traditional Dubai trading areas..
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
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Annual Renewal
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Year 1 Total
AED 12,000
Annual Renewal
AED 12,000
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Pre-bundled business packages offered by each zone
No Pre-Bundled Packages
This jurisdiction offers custom pricing based on specific requirements rather than set packages.
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)
Both offer highly competitive, standard market positioning
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority wins for being both notably cheaper and consistently faster
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Executive summaries and competitive positioning
Dubai Textile City is a purpose-built economic zone designed to cater exclusively to the textile and garment industry. The primary investor profile includes international and local wholesale traders, importers, exporters, and distributors of fabrics, apparel, and related goods. The zone provides a comprehensive ecosystem for textile commerce with a focus on efficient logistics and trade facilitation.
Key Advantages
Established wholesale textile, fabric, and garment traders who require physical warehouses and/or showrooms in a dedicated Dubai industry hub to optimize their international import/re-export logistics and minimize taxes.
Startups or SMEs seeking low-cost virtual offices or flexi-desks, e-commerce businesses, service-based consultants, or any company not directly involved in the physical trade or manufacturing of textiles and garments.
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 Textile City: 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 Textile City: Golden Visa support is not directly facilitated through the zone, though you may still apply independently if you meet federal requirements. Hamriyah Free Zone Authority: Yes, the jurisdiction provides direct support channels and streamlined processing for eligible investors seeking a 10-year Golden Visa.
Established wholesale textile, fabric, and garment traders who require physical warehouses and/or showrooms in a dedicated Dubai industry hub to optimize their international import/re-export logistics and minimize taxes.
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.
