Leverage 550 sq.km of integrated industrial, logistics, and trade infrastructure with direct deep-water port access to connect your business to the world.
Total Land Area
550 sq.km
Integrated Economic Zones
12
Regulator
AD Ports Group
Key Connectivity
Direct Port & Highway Access
Key Industries
10+ Strategic Clusters
KEZAD Group is the UAE's largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones. Managed by AD Ports Group, it provides a premier ecosystem for trade, logistics, and industry, connecting businesses to global markets via its strategic location and direct access to Khalifa Port.
Leverage a powerful combination of strategic location, top-tier infrastructure, and business-friendly policies designed for industrial and logistical success.
Position your business between Dubai and Abu Dhabi with direct deep-water port access, seamless highway connections, and integration with the future Etihad Rail network.
Maintain complete control of your enterprise with full foreign ownership and benefit from the freedom to repatriate all capital and profits without restriction.
Operate within a highly favorable tax framework, with potential 0% corporate tax for qualifying income, and leverage our Designated Zone status for VAT benefits on goods.
Uniquely operate across both the free zone and UAE mainland markets from a single facility, streamlining operations and maximizing your commercial reach.
Thrive within synergistic industry clusters that enhance supply chain efficiency, foster innovation, and create a powerful network of suppliers and customers.
From plug-and-play warehouses for SMEs to vast industrial plots for heavy manufacturing, access scalable solutions across the region's largest 550 sq.km economic hub.
Unlock top-tier industrial infrastructure at a strategic price point. Our packages are designed for ambitious businesses ready to scale.
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Unlock top-tier industrial infrastructure at a strategic price point. Our packages are designed for ambitious businesses ready to scale.
Total Estimated Cost (Year 1)
Estimated first-year setup fees derived from landing page content.
Cost Phase Timeline
Active Phase 1
AED 2,200
AED 2,750
KEZAD offers a range of license types to accommodate diverse industrial, trading, and service-oriented activities.
KEZAD's industry clusters support a vast range of activities, from heavy manufacturing to advanced logistics.
| Activity Name | Category |
|---|---|
| Metals Manufacturing | Industrial / Manufacturing |
| Polymers Manufacturing | Industrial / Manufacturing |
| Food Processing and Manufacturing | Industrial / Manufacturing |
| Cargo and Freight Forwarding | Logistics / Freight |
| Warehousing and Distribution | Logistics / Freight |
| Supply Chain Management | Logistics / Freight |
| General Trading | Commercial / Trading |
| Import & Export | Commercial / Trading |
| E-commerce Fulfillment | Commercial / Trading |
| Management Consulting | Professional / Consultancy |
| Logistical Support Services | Professional / Consultancy |
| Information Technology Consultants | Professional / Consultancy |
| Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing | Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |
| Medical Goods Trading | Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |
| Medical Instruments Manufacturing | Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |
Our efficient four-step process ensures your industrial or commercial business is licensed and operational in record time.
Phase 1 Focus
Our experts help you identify the right license, legal structure, and facility. We then compile and submit your application with all required documents.
KEZAD reviews your application and issues your initial approval certificate. We then proceed with drafting your company's legal documents (MOA).
Finalize your lease agreement for your office, warehouse, or land plot. Once the lease is registered, your final Trade License is issued by the authority.
We register your company with immigration, issue the Establishment Card, and begin processing residency visas for your shareholders and employees.
For large corporations seeking a strategic global production and distribution base with direct port access and a synergistic industrial ecosystem.
Primary Benefit
Unparalleled integrated multimodal connectivity linked to vast, purpose-built industrial land.
Ideal for 3PL providers and e-commerce fulfillment companies aiming to dominate the MENA market from a central hub that efficiently connects sea, air, and road.
Primary Benefit
Strategic location plus VAT-efficient Designated Zone status for goods in transit.
Perfect for trading companies requiring access to both global and local UAE markets, leveraging KEZAD's unique dual license to operate directly from a single facility.
Primary Benefit
The flexibility to serve local and international markets from one operational base.
Suited for SMEs in food processing or light assembly looking for cost-effective, ready-to-use facilities like Light Industrial Units (LIUs) that lower initial capital expenditure.
Primary Benefit
Access to a premier industrial ecosystem with scalable, 'plug-and-play' facilities.
See how KEZAD's unique advantages deliver superior value for industrial and logistics businesses.
| Feature Highlight | KEZAD | Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) | Dubai Industrial City (DIC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Deep-Water Port Access | Yes (Integrated with Khalifa Port) | Yes (Integrated with Jebel Ali Port) | No (Requires inland transport) |
| Dual License (Free Zone + Mainland) | Yes (No additional office required) | Yes (Via NOC + DET application) | Yes (Free Zone; via NOC + DET) |
| VAT Designated Zone Status | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Area | 550 sq.km | ~57 sq.km | ~55 sq.km |
| Primary Focus | Industrial, Logistics, Trade | Logistics, Trade, Industrial | Industrial, Manufacturing |
This comparison is based on publicly available information and is intended for illustrative purposes.
Secure your strategic position in KEZAD. Our experts are ready to provide a tailored proposal for your manufacturing, logistics, or trading business.
