Dubai Airport Free Zone
Adjacent to Dubai International Airport — Established 1996
From AED 15,000/year
Setup: 3-5 business days
DAFZA is strategically located adjacent to Dubai International Airport, making it ideal for businesses that rely on air freight and international connectivity. Home to over 1,800 companies from 100+ countries.
Key Benefits
- Airport proximity
- Tax-free environment
- Modern infrastructure
- Business center facilities
License Types & Costs
License Starting From
AED 15,000/year
Annual Renewal
AED 14,000
Available license types:
tradingserviceindustriale-commerce
Visa Packages
2
visas
~AED 8,000
5
visas
~AED 18,000
Visa costs are approximate and may vary based on nationality and package type.
Office Options
flexi deskprivate officewarehousecold storage
Popular Business Activities
Air CargoIT ServicesPharmaceutical TradingAviation ServicesElectronics Trading
Pros
- Airport location
- Strong logistics infrastructure
- Diverse business community
Cons
- Mid-to-high pricing
- Limited warehouse compared to JAFZA
Best For
Aviation-related businessesTech companiesPharma tradingAir freight businesses
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