2026 Edition · 7 Emirates · 46 Zones
UAE Free Zones Directory
Every major free zone in the United Arab Emirates — sectors, license types and setup guidance, each with its own detailed GoldenKey page. Compare, shortlist, and get a fixed quote for the right jurisdiction.
All 46 Free Zones, One Directory
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Abu Dhabi · 6 zones
ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global MarketInternational Financial Center on Al Maryah Island
KIZADKhalifa Industrial Zone Abu DhabiMega industrial & logistics zone within KEZAD Group
MasdarMasdar City Free ZoneCleantech & sustainability innovation cluster
twofoutwofour54Abu Dhabi's media & entertainment free zone
ADAFZAbu Dhabi Airport Free ZoneAviation-linked business & logistics park
ICADIndustrial City of Abu DhabiHeavy & light industrial manufacturing base
Dubai · 24 zones
DMCC
Dubai Multi Commodities CentreWorld's #1 free zone for commodities & trade
JAFZAJebel Ali Free ZoneThe region's flagship port-side trade zone since 1985
DAFZDubai Airport Free ZonePremium airport free zone beside DXB
DSODubai Silicon OasisIntegrated technology park & smart city
DICDubai Internet CityMENA's leading technology business community
DMCDubai Media CityThe Middle East's media & marketing capital
DSCDubai Studio CityPurpose-built film, TV & production hub
DPCDubai Production CityPrinting, packaging & publishing cluster
DKPDubai Knowledge ParkHuman capital & training free zone
DIACDubai International Academic CityHigher-education campus free zone
DHCCDubai Healthcare CityRegulated healthcare & wellness free zone
d3Dubai Design DistrictCreative district for design & fashion
DSPDubai Science ParkScience, energy & environment community
Dubai Dubai SouthAerotropolis around Al Maktoum International (DWC)
DCCDubai CommerCityThe region's first dedicated e-commerce free zone
IFZAInternational Free Zone AuthorityDubai's value-focused business hub in DDP
MeydanMeydan Free ZonePrestige Dubai address with digital-first setup
DAZDubai Auto ZoneAutomotive trading ecosystem in Ras Al Khor
DTCDubai Textile CityTextile trading & warehousing hub
GDPGold and Diamond ParkJewellery manufacturing & retail free zone
DMCDubai Maritime CityPurpose-built maritime industry cluster
DOCDubai Outsource CityBPO & shared-services free zone
DICDubai Industrial CityManufacturing & logistics powerhouse
DUCAMZDubai Cars & Automotive ZoneUsed-vehicle re-export free zone
Sharjah · 5 zones
SAIF Z
Sharjah Airport International Free ZoneAirport free zone with 24-hour licensing legacy
HFZAHamriyah Free ZoneIndustrial port zone on the Arabian Gulf
ShamsSharjah Media CityCreative & digital free zone with startup pricing
SPC FZSharjah Publishing City Free ZoneWorld's first publishing & printing free zone
SRTIPSharjah Research, Technology & Innovation ParkDeep-tech, R&D and innovation ecosystem
Ajman · 3 zones
ANCFZ
Ajman NuVentures Center Free ZoneAll-inclusive packages from AED 4,888 with 0–7 visa tiers
AFZAjman Free ZoneOne of the UAE's most cost-effective zones since 1988
AMCFZAjman Media City Free ZoneBudget-friendly media & business licenses
Ras Al Khaimah · 3 zones
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic ZoneConsolidated powerhouse for SMEs & industry
RAKMCRAK Maritime CityMaritime industrial free zone with private berths
RAK DARAK Digital Assets OasisThe world's first free zone for digital & Web3 companies
Fujairah · 3 zones
FFZ
Fujairah Free ZoneEast-coast port zone outside the Strait of Hormuz
CreatiFujairah Creative CityAffordable creative & consulting licenses
FOIZFujairah Oil Industry ZoneDedicated oil storage & trading zone
Umm Al Quwain · 2 zones
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