| DMCC — Dubai Multi Commodities Centre | Commodities, finance, tech, blockchain | AED 35,484 | 22,000+ member companies, JLT location |
| DTEC — DTEC | Tech startups | Contact | Innovation and incubation at DSO |
| DAFZA — Dubai Airport Free Zone | General trading, logistics | Contact | Adjacent to DXB airport |
| DCC — Dubai CommerCity | E-commerce | Contact | MENA's first e-commerce free zone |
| D3 — Dubai Design District | Fashion, design, luxury | Contact | Creative studios, showrooms |
| DHCC — Dubai Healthcare City | Healthcare, pharma | Contact | Hospitals, clinics, medical research |
| DIAC — Dubai International Academic City | Education | Contact | University campus zone |
| DIFC — Dubai International Financial Centre | Financial services, fintech | Contact | Independent legal system (common law) |
| DIC — Dubai Internet City | Tech, IT, software | Contact | Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn presence |
| DKP — Dubai Knowledge Park | Education, training | Contact | Universities and training institutes |
| DMC — Dubai Media City | Media, advertising, broadcasting | Contact | CNN, BBC, Reuters offices |
| DOC — Dubai Outsource City | BPO, outsourcing | Contact | Business process services |
| DPC — Dubai Production City | Publishing, media | Contact | Print and publishing hub |
| DSO — Dubai Silicon Oasis | Technology, semiconductors | Contact | Tech park with residential area |
| DWC — Dubai South | Aviation, logistics, e-commerce | Contact | Near Al Maktoum International Airport |
| DSC — Dubai Studio City | Film, TV production | Contact | Production studios and post-production |
| DTC — Dubai Textile City | Textiles, fashion | Contact | Manufacturing and trading |
| DWTC — Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone | Events, exhibitions, trading | Contact | Exhibition center location |
| GDP — Gold and Diamond Park | Jewelry, precious metals | Contact | Sheikh Zayed Road location |
| IFZA — International Free Zone Authority | General business, services | Contact | Budget-friendly, Fujairah-based operations |
| IHC — International Humanitarian City | Humanitarian, logistics | Contact | UN and NGO base |
| JAFZA — Jebel Ali Free Zone | Logistics, manufacturing, trading | Contact | 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port |
| Meydan — Meydan Free Zone | General business, startups | Contact | Affordable Dubai option (from AED 12,500) |