Free zone,Emirate,Authority (as published - confirm),Focus,Published fee text,Entry fee AED (0 = quote only),Licence only AED (published calculator),Licence + 1 visa AED (published calculator),Visa note (as published),Typical timeline (as published),Fee data status,Official website,ZoneWise page,Fees checked
DMCC,Dubai,DMCC Authority,"Commodities, crypto & multi-sector","Official packages from AED 29,185; licence typically AED 20,000–50,000 a year (DMCC, Apr 2026)",29185,35484,43780,Flexi-desk packages: 1–3 visas; private office: generally one visa per 9 sq m (DMCC),"About 2 weeks, fully digital (DMCC)",published,https://dmcc.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dmcc/,July 2026
IFZA,Dubai,International Free Zone Authority (IFZA),"SME, startup & holding companies","From AED 12,900 (zero-visa) · about AED 21,450 with one visa",12900,12900,21450,"Flexible allocation from zero visas upward, depending on package",3–7 working days,published,https://ifza.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/ifza/,July 2026
Meydan Free Zone,Dubai,Meydan Free Zone Authority,"Digital, e-commerce & SME","From AED 12,500 (zero-visa) · about AED 20,670 with one visa",12500,12500,20670,Flexible; scales with package,Within days; fully digital,published,https://meydanfz.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/meydan-free-zone/,July 2026
JAFZA,Dubai,Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA),"Logistics, trading & industrial","Trading licence from about AED 5,000/yr (one activity group) · office, warehouse and visas extra",5000,,,Linked to office or warehouse size,1–3 weeks,band,https://jafza.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/jafza/,July 2026
DAFZ (Dubai Airport Freezone),Dubai,Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZ),"Aviation, logistics & premium trading","Year-one from about AED 55,000 (smart desk + one visa)",55000,,,Tied to office type and size,2–4 weeks,band,https://dafz.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dafz/,July 2026
DIFC,Dubai,DIFC Authority; financial regulation by the DFSA,Financial services & regulated business,"From about AED 104,079 (about AED 108,579 with one visa)",104079,104079,108579,Linked to office size; physical office typically required,2–6 weeks (longer for regulated firms),published,https://difc.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/difc/,July 2026
Dubai South,Dubai,Dubai South Free Zone Authority,"Aviation, logistics & e-commerce","Indicative from about AED 10,000–12,500 for entry packages",10000,,,Linked to office or warehouse size,1–2 weeks,band,https://dubaisouth.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-south/,July 2026
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO),Dubai,Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA),Technology & innovation park,"Indicative from about AED 11,900 (unconfirmed — quote required)",11900,,,Linked to package,1–2 weeks,band,https://dsoa.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-silicon-oasis/,July 2026
Dubai Internet City,Dubai,Dubai Development Authority (DDA); district operated by TECOM Group,Technology & software,"Sector band about AED 25,000–50,000 in year one (quote required)",25000,,,Linked to office size,1–3 weeks,band,https://dubaiinternetcity.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-internet-city/,July 2026
Dubai Media City,Dubai,Dubai Development Authority (DDA); district operated by TECOM Group,"Media, advertising & creative","Sector band about AED 25,000–50,000 in year one (quote required)",25000,,,Linked to office size,1–3 weeks,band,https://dubaimediacity.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-media-city/,July 2026
Dubai Studio City,Dubai,Dubai Development Authority (DDA); district operated by TECOM Group,"Film, TV & music production","Sector band about AED 25,000–50,000 in year one (quote required)",25000,,,Linked to office and studio space,1–3 weeks,band,https://dubaistudiocity.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-studio-city/,July 2026
Dubai Design District (d3),Dubai,Dubai Development Authority (DDA); district operated by TECOM Group,"Fashion, design & creative","Sector band about AED 25,000–50,000 in year one (quote required)",25000,,,Linked to office size,1–3 weeks,band,https://dubaidesigndistrict.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-design-district/,July 2026
Dubai Knowledge Park,Dubai,Dubai Development Authority (DDA); district operated by TECOM Group,"Human resources, learning & professional services",Quote required,0,,,Linked to office or unit,Confirm with the authority,quote,,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-knowledge-park/,July 2026
Dubai Production City,Dubai,Dubai Development Authority (DDA); district operated by TECOM Group,"Printing, publishing, packaging & media production",Quote required,0,,,Linked to office or unit,Confirm with the authority,quote,,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-production-city/,July 2026
Dubai Science Park,Dubai,Dubai Development Authority (DDA); district operated by TECOM Group,"Science, healthcare & life-science businesses",Quote required,0,,,Linked to office or unit,Confirm with the authority,quote,,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-science-park/,July 2026
Dubai Outsource City,Dubai,Dubai Development Authority (DDA); district operated by TECOM Group,"Outsourcing, BPO & back-office services",Quote required,0,,,Linked to office or unit,Confirm with the authority,quote,,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-outsource-city/,July 2026
Dubai Healthcare City,Dubai,Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA),Healthcare & wellness,Quote required — healthcare licensing and facility fees vary by activity,0,,,Linked to facility and staffing plan,Several weeks (healthcare approvals apply),quote,https://dhcc.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-healthcare-city/,July 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),Dubai,Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (confirm licensing scope),"Events, exhibitions & business services",Quote required,0,,,Linked to office,1–3 weeks,quote,https://dwtc.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-world-trade-centre/,July 2026
Dubai CommerCity,Dubai,Dubai CommerCity (confirm licensing authority),E-commerce,Quote required,0,,,Linked to package,1–3 weeks,quote,https://dubaicommercity.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/dubai-commercity/,July 2026
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market),Abu Dhabi,ADGM Registration Authority; financial regulation by the FSRA,Financial centre & regulated business,"Indicative AED 25,000–55,000+ for non-financial licences; regulated activities cost more",25000,,,Linked to office; regulated firms have additional requirements,2–4 weeks (longer for regulated firms),band,https://adgm.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/adgm/,July 2026
KEZAD,Abu Dhabi,KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi Ports),"Industrial, manufacturing & logistics","Indicative AED 55,000+ for industrial or warehouse setups (quote required)",55000,,,Linked to facility size,2–6 weeks,band,https://kezad.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/kezad/,July 2026
twofour54,Abu Dhabi,twofour54 (confirm current licensing pathway),"Media, entertainment & gaming","Entry packages indicative AED 15,000–25,000 (quote required)",15000,,,Linked to package,2–4 weeks,band,https://twofour54.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/twofour54/,July 2026
Masdar City Free Zone,Abu Dhabi,Masdar City Free Zone,Clean-tech & sustainability,"Indicative AED 15,000–55,000 depending on office (quote required)",15000,,,Linked to office,2–4 weeks,band,https://masdarcityfreezone.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/masdar-city-free-zone/,July 2026
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ),Abu Dhabi,Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ),"Aviation, logistics & general business","Entry packages indicative AED 15,000–25,000 (quote required)",15000,,,Linked to package,2–4 weeks,band,https://adafz.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/adafz/,July 2026
Sharjah Media City (Shams),Sharjah,Sharjah Media City (Shams) Authority,"Media, consulting & digital services","From about AED 5,750–6,900 (zero-visa) · about AED 14,300 with one visa",5750,5750-6900,14300,Flexible; scales with package,A few working days,published,https://shams.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/shams/,July 2026
Sharjah Publishing City (SPC),Sharjah,Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Authority,"Publishing, media & multi-sector","From about AED 6,875 (zero-visa) · about AED 14,325 with one visa",6875,6875,14325,Flexible; scales with package,A few working days,published,https://spc.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/spc/,July 2026
"SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park)",Sharjah,"Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)","Research, technology & innovation","From about AED 5,500 (zero-visa; published by market guides)",5500,,,Linked to package,A few working days,band,https://srtip.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/srtip/,July 2026
Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA),Sharjah,Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA),"Industrial, maritime & trading","Packages advertised from about AED 8,800",8800,,,Linked to unit size,1–2 weeks,band,https://hfza.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/hamriyah-free-zone/,July 2026
SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport),Sharjah,SAIF Zone Authority,"Airport, trading & logistics",Quote required,0,,,Linked to office or warehouse,1–2 weeks,quote,https://saif-zone.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/saif/,July 2026
Sharjah Healthcare City,Sharjah,Sharjah Health Authority (as published),Healthcare & wellness,Quote required — healthcare licensing varies by activity,0,,,Linked to facility and staffing,Several weeks (healthcare approvals apply),quote,https://shcc.shj.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/shcc/,July 2026
RAKEZ,Ras Al Khaimah,Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ),"Multi-sector, industrial & SME","From about AED 6,010 (zero-visa) · about AED 12,010 with one visa",6010,6010,12010,Flexible; scales with package,2–5 working days,published,https://rakez.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/rakez/,July 2026
RAK ICC (Offshore),Ras Al Khaimah,RAK International Corporate Centre,Offshore & holding companies,Quote required — offshore company packages vary by structure,0,,,Offshore entities do not carry UAE residence visa quotas,A few working days,quote,https://rakicc.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/rak-icc/,July 2026
RAK Maritime City,Ras Al Khaimah,RAK Maritime City Authority,"Marine, shipping & offshore services",Quote required,0,,,Linked to facility,1–3 weeks,quote,,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/rak-maritime-city/,July 2026
RAK Digital Assets Oasis,Ras Al Khaimah,RAK Digital Assets Oasis,"Web3, digital assets & tech",Quote required,0,,,Linked to package,A few working days,quote,https://rakdao.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/rak-dao/,July 2026
Ajman Free Zone,Ajman,Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA),"Multi-sector, trading & industrial","From AED 5,565 (zero-visa) · AED 13,141 with one visa",5565,5565,13141,"One visa AED 13,141 all-in; two visas ≈ AED 17,181; three ≈ AED 23,242",About one week,published,https://afz.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/ajman-free-zone/,July 2026
Ajman NuVentures Free Zone,Ajman,Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone,"Start-ups, consultants & digital freelancers","Zero-visa licence advertised from about AED 4,888 (confirm live figure)",4888,,,Linked to package,A few working days,band,,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/ajman-nuventures/,July 2026
Ajman Media City,Ajman,Ajman Media City Free Zone,"Media, digital & services",Quote required,0,,,Linked to package,A few working days,quote,,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/ajman-media-city/,July 2026
Fujairah Free Zone,Fujairah,Fujairah Free Zone Authority,"Trading, marine & industrial",Quote required,0,,,Linked to facility,1–2 weeks,quote,https://fujairahfreezone.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/fujairah-free-zone/,July 2026
Creative City Fujairah,Fujairah,Creative City Fujairah Free Zone Authority,"Media, creative & IT consulting","Zero-visa licence indicative from about AED 5,530 (unconfirmed — quote required)",5530,,,Linked to package,A few working days,band,https://creativecity.ae,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/fujairah-creative-city/,July 2026
UAQ Free Trade Zone,Umm Al Quwain,UAQ Free Trade Zone Authority,"Trading, industrial & general business",Quote required,0,,,Linked to package,1–2 weeks,quote,https://uaqftz.com,https://zonewiseuae.com/free-zones/uaq-ftz/,July 2026