Dubai South Free Zone
Near Al Maktoum International Airport — Established 2015
From AED 7,500/year
Setup: 2-3 business days
Dubai South is the city within a city built around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City. Positioned as Dubai's future economic hub, it offers competitive pricing and massive growth potential.
Key Benefits
- Near Al Maktoum Airport
- Expo City proximity
- Affordable
- Freelancer packages
License Types & Costs
License Starting From
AED 7,500/year
Annual Renewal
AED 7,500
Available license types:
tradingserviceindustriale-commercefreelancer
Visa Packages
1
visa
~AED 3,500
3
visas
~AED 9,000
Visa costs are approximate and may vary based on nationality and package type.
Office Options
flexi deskvirtual officeshared officeprivate officewarehouse
Popular Business Activities
LogisticsE-CommerceAviation ServicesEvent ManagementGeneral Trading
Pros
- Affordable for Dubai
- Future growth area
- Airport proximity
- Freelancer friendly
Cons
- Remote location
- Still developing
- Limited amenities currently
Best For
E-commerceLogisticsFreelancersAviation-related businesses
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