Dubai was the first emirate to pioneer the free zone model, offering foreign businesses attractive concessions and a number of investment incentives, including 100 percent ownership of a subsidiary and zero taxation.
There are currently 24 free zones in operation, developed for specific sectors and industries including ICT, media, finance, gold and jewellery and health care. There is full corporate tax and customs duty exemption on imported raw materials and equipment, with no levy on exports and imports.
Dubai South
Dubai South is an emerging 145 sq. km. city situated within the emirate of Dubai that will ultimately sustain a population of one million.
Launched as a Government of Dubai project in 2006, the city is mandated to embody the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum by manifesting the urban and societal themes as outlined in the Dubai Plan 2021. These themes relate to becoming a city of happy, creative and empowered people, an inclusive and cohesive society; the preferred place to live, work and invest, a smart and sustainable city, and a pivotal hub in the global economy.
Dubai South’s economic platform supports every conceivable kind of business and industry. The city is also home to the now-operational Al Maktoum International Airport –the largest airport in the world when complete – and the World Expo 2020.
For more information please visit: dubaisouth.ae
Jebel Ali Free Zone
Jebel Ali Free Zone is now one of the world's largest free zones allowing for 100 percent foreign ownership with no recruitment or sponsorship restraints.
For more information please visit:
https://jafza.ae/
Dubai Airport Free Zone
Dubai Airport was established in 1996 and has become the premium free zone destination for a number of international blue-chip companies. Industries range from aviation, automotive, fashion and beauty to FMCG, ICT and telecoms.
For more information please visit: https://www.dafz.ae
Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City is a global business and technology community that is home to over 1,600 businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
For more information visit dic.ae
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) is a technology park established by the Government of Dubai to provide high-tech companies with dedicated platform to grow their businesses.
For more information please visit: www.dso.ae
Dubai Healthcare City
DHCC is home to more than 80 highly respected facilities, operating to the highest international standards including: City Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Drs. Nicolas and ASP, London Centre for Aesthetic Surgery, Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Centre, Mughrabi Eye Centre and the German Heart Centre.
For more information please visit: www.dhcc.ae
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a dedicated free zone launched to harness the potential of the region's financial services industry. Today, DIFC is a community of over 750 companies, including some of the world's largest financial services businesses.
For more information please visit: www.difc.ae
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is a Government initiative established to create a commodity market place in Dubai. DMCC provides industry specific market infrastructure and a full range of facilities for gold and precious metals, diamond and gemstones, energy and other commodity sectors.
Recently, DMCC expanded its outreach beyond commodities-related companies to include service companies and representative offices of foreign companies.
For more information please visit:
www.dmcc.ae
Gold & Diamond Park
Since its launch in 2011, Gold & Diamond Park earned the trusted reputation as Dubai's leading destination for gold and diamond jewelry.
The Gold & Diamond Park is the destination not only for every jeweler and for those with a penchant for jewelry but also for savvy businessmen seeking extra amenities and features in office leasing.
For more information please visit:
www.goldanddiamondpark.com
Dubai Production City
Dubai Production City is a unique business community geared towards the needs of printing, publishing and advanced production. Pioneering growth and stimulating innovation across these sectors.
For more information visit
dpc.ae
Dubai Studio City
Dubai Studio City is a global business community that provides cutting edge facilities and services to companies across the broadcasting, TV and film production industries.
For more information visit dubaistudiocity.ae
Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai Knowledge Park is a community of high-quality training institutes and recruitment consultancy firms that help meet the talent needs of businesses.
For more information visit dkp.ae
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City is committed to developing the region's talent pool and helping establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy by providing multi-tiered academic institutions that offer internationally accredited courses.
For more information visit
diacedu.ae
International Humanitarian City
Established in 2003 by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) has grown to become the world's largest and busiest logistics hub for humanitarian aid with nine UN agencies and nearly 50 NGOs and commercial entities as members.
For more information please visit: www.ihc.ae
Dubai Outsource City
Dubai Outsource City is a unique business community dedicated to the growth and development of the region's Outsourcing, Shared Services and Business Process Outsourcing sectors.
For more information visit dubaioutsourcecity.ae
Dubai Maritime City
Dubai Maritime City is a prolific visionary project envisioned by country's leaders and set to be the first purpose built Marine Hub in the world.
For more information please visit:
www.dubaimaritimecity.ae
Dubai Science Park
Dubai Science Park is a unique business community facilitating the growth of the energy and environment businesses in the Middle East. The free zone forms an important part of Dubai's Vision 2021 as it promotes a greener future that is less reliant on hydrocarbon resources.
For more information visit dsp.ae
Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone
Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) was established in April 2000, with the objective of re-exporting used cars to the Asian & African markets. It is located within Dubai, and has easy access to all airports and seaports in the region.
Dubai Design District d3
d3 is home to the region's growing community of creative thinkers. It plays a key element in Dubai's vision to transform into an innovation-led economy, and aims to engage, inspire and enable emerging talent as well as provide a platform to showcase Arab creativity to a larger, global audience.
For more information visit
dubaidesigndistrict.com
Dubai World Trade Centre
Since its inauguration in 1979, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has played a critical role in the growth of international trade for the Middle East region. The establishment of the new Free Zone (Dubai World Trade Centre Authority) has strengthened DWTC's ability to offer global enterprises a uniquely flexible base from which to service new growth opportunities across continents.
For more information, please visit: www.dwtc.com