Free zones by emirate

Commodity traders and established companies wanting a large Dubai business district address.

Importers, distributors and manufacturers needing warehouses or land next to Jebel Ali Port.

Consultants, traders and remote founders wanting a Dubai licence without a large office.

Non-resident and solo founders who want a fully online Dubai licence with visas optional.

Trading, aviation-linked and light industrial firms wanting a base beside Dubai International Airport.

Tech companies and startups wanting a tech park with offices, light industry and housing nearby.

Tech, media, education and design businesses wanting a TECOM district address such as Internet City.

Logistics and aviation businesses wanting a base beside Al Maktoum International Airport.

Financial firms, family offices and holding structures that want common-law courts and regulation.

Financial firms, holding companies, foundations and tech startups wanting Abu Dhabi common-law jurisdiction.

Clean-tech, AI, biotech and research startups wanting an Abu Dhabi free zone licence.

Manufacturers, logistics firms and traders needing land or warehouses near Khalifa Port.

Media, gaming, film and content businesses wanting an Abu Dhabi base with studios.

Content creators, media freelancers and small service businesses wanting a low-cost, fully online setup.

Publishers, e-commerce sellers and consultants wanting a low-cost Sharjah licence.

Heavy industry, oil and gas and maritime businesses needing land with port access.

Trading, logistics and manufacturing firms wanting warehouses beside Sharjah International Airport.

Freelancers, SMEs and manufacturers wanting low setup costs and industrial land options.

Web3, AI, gaming and other tech startups wanting a Ras Al Khaimah free zone licence.

Small traders, light manufacturers and freelancers wanting a Northern Emirates base near Ajman Port.

Remote founders wanting a low-cost licence with no visit and up to 10 mixed activities.

Overseas owners and small traders who need a licence without a visa at low renewal cost.

Media, marketing and creative freelancers and small agencies wanting a fully remote setup.

Trading, warehousing and manufacturing firms that need East Coast access via Fujairah Port.