Twelve UAE free zones,one honestrecommendation.
Every UAE free zone has its own activity list, cost band, visa quota and banking reputation. We compare all twelve and tell you which one matches your business, not the one that pays us highest commission.
Compare every UAE free zone, side by side.
Filter by emirate, scan the activity focus and lead time, then ask us to put together a one-page comparison for your shortlist.
DubaiPopularIFZAFocusGeneral trading & servicesSetup3–5 daysSetup with us
DubaiJAFZAFocusIndustrial & logisticsSetup5–10 daysSetup with us
DubaiPopularMEYDANFocusProfessional servicesSetup3–5 daysSetup with us
DubaiDAFZAFocusAviation & e-commerceSetup5–7 daysSetup with us
DubaiDWTCFocusEvents & servicesSetup5–7 daysSetup with us
DubaiPopularDTECFocusTechnology & digital focusSetup3–5 daysSetup with us
SharjahSHAMSFocusMedia & creativeSetup2–4 daysSetup with us
SharjahSPCFocusPublishing & contentSetup3–5 daysSetup with us
RAKRAKEZFocusIndustrial & SMESetup3–5 daysSetup with us
AjmanAFZAFocusSMEs & low-cost tradeSetup2–4 daysSetup with us
UAQUAQFocusFast-setup environment for SMEsSetup2–4 daysSetup with us
Abu DhabiANCFocusTailored for startups & SMEsSetup2–4 daysSetup with us
How we choose the right zone for your business.
We don't push the zone with the highest commission. We compare the relevant zones for your activity against four criteria, and back the choice with a written one-pager.
- 01Stage 1 / 4Understand the activity
What you actually want to do, and which classification each zone allows. Not every activity exists in every zone.
- 02Stage 2 / 4Match cost & visa quota
Setup cost, renewal cost, visa quota and lease type, compared across the viable zones for your activity.
- 03Stage 3 / 4Banking compatibility
Some zones land bank approvals more easily than others. We factor in your nationality, business type and history.
- 04Stage 4 / 4One-page recommendation
You get a single sheet with the recommended zone, the runner-up, and why. No upsells, no hidden commission.
Tell us your activity and team size. We'll come back with a zone.
Activity, ownership, visa quota, banking, lease type and total year-one cost: assessed for your business and back to you within one business day. Free, 30-minute consultation.