Abu Dhabi Free Zones

Abu Dhabi is the UAE capital and the wealthiest emirate, driven by oil & gas revenue. It's increasingly diversifying into finance, technology, and renewable energy. ADGM and Masdar City are key free zones for financial services and cleantech respectively.

ADGM

From AED 30,000/year

ADGM is Abu Dhabi's international financial centre on Al Maryah Island. Like DIFC, it operates under its own English common law framework with an independent regulator (FSRA). A serious competitor to DIFC.

Setup: 10-15 business days

Hub71

From AED 0/year

Hub71 is Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem backed by Mubadala, Microsoft, and SoftBank. It offers startup-friendly packages with subsidized housing, office space, and health insurance. Located on Al Maryah Island next to ADGM.

Setup: Application-based, 4-8 weeks

KIZAD

From AED 12,000/year

KIZAD is one of the largest industrial zones in the world, directly connected to Khalifa Port. It's Abu Dhabi's answer to JAFZA, offering competitive pricing for manufacturing and logistics operations.

Setup: 5-10 business days

Masdar City

From AED 15,000/year

Masdar City is the world's most sustainable urban community, focused on clean energy and green technology. The free zone attracts cleantech, renewable energy, and sustainability-focused businesses.

Setup: 5-7 business days

twofour54

From AED 15,000/year

twofour54 is Abu Dhabi's media and entertainment free zone. Named after Abu Dhabi's geographic coordinates, it's the creative hub for the region's media, gaming, and entertainment industries.

Setup: 5-7 business days

KEZAD

From AED 10,000/year

KEZAD Group is Abu Dhabi's mega economic zone combining KIZAD, ZonesCorp, and other industrial zones under one umbrella. It spans 550+ sq km and hosts 2,000+ companies. It's the largest integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub in the region.

Setup: 7-14 business days

ZonesCorp

From AED 10,000/year

ZonesCorp (Abu Dhabi Industrial City) is the largest operator of purpose-built industrial zones in Abu Dhabi. It manages over 40 million sqm of industrial land across multiple locations, focused on manufacturing and logistics.

Setup: 7-10 business days

KPFZ

From AED 12,000/year

Khalifa Port Free Zone sits adjacent to Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi's main commercial port. It offers integrated logistics solutions with direct port access, warehousing, and industrial land for manufacturers and traders.

Setup: 7-10 business days

Abu Dhabi at a glance

Free zones
8
Cheapest license
AED 0/yr
Hub71
Fastest setup
10-15 business days
ADGM

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