Jebel Ali Free Zone
Jebel Ali, Dubai (near port and airport) — Established 1985
From AED 15,000/year
Setup: 5-7 business days
JAFZA is the UAE's oldest and most established free zone, directly connected to Jebel Ali Port — the largest port in the Middle East. It's the gold standard for trading, logistics, and manufacturing businesses.
Key Benefits
- Direct port access
- Customs integration
- Largest free zone by area
- Established in 1985
License Types & Costs
License Starting From
AED 15,000/year
Annual Renewal
AED 15,000
Available license types:
tradingserviceindustrial
Visa Packages
3
visas
~AED 12,000
6
visas
~AED 20,000
10
visas
~AED 30,000
Visa costs are approximate and may vary based on nationality and package type.
Office Options
private officewarehouseindustrial unitland lease
Popular Business Activities
Import/ExportWarehousingManufacturingLogisticsDistribution
Pros
- Port connectivity
- Customs advantages
- Huge warehouse options
- Trusted globally
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Far from city center
- Not ideal for service-only businesses
Best For
Import/exportManufacturingLogistics companiesLarge-scale trading
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