Hamriyah and Dubai Media City: request comparable written quotes
Authority pages reviewed 29 October 2026. No complete current public price for these two setups was established in this review. Any historical catalogue amount is separate from a confirmed quote for your activity and team.
| Quote item | Hamriyah Free Zone | Dubai Media City |
|---|---|---|
| Activity and approvals | Ask HFZA to confirm the precise activity wording and any industrial, trading, premises or third-party requirements for your proposal. | Ask DMC to confirm the precise media or service activity and its current approval requirements. |
| Workspace | Specify the proposed office, warehouse or industrial premises, its size and lease period. | Specify the proposed workspace, its size, lease period and permitted use. |
| Initial charges | Request separate licence, registration, lease, deposits, establishment/immigration and visa-issuance items, with taxes and third-party charges identified. | |
| Team and renewal | State the number of people and visas needed. Request the quota, each issuance charge, the next renewal total and cancellation terms. | |
Keep the activity, headcount, visa needs and quote period the same in both requests. A licence reference alone does not establish total first-year cost. No visa entitlement, activity approval or current offer is guaranteed here.
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All 43 UAE Free Zones
Complete directory with costs, activities, and visa requirements for every free zone in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi — 6 Free Zones
| Free Zone | Specialty | From (Year 1) | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masdar — Masdar City Free Zone | Clean energy, sustainability | AED 7,000 | Renewable energy hub |
| KIZAD — Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi | Industrial, manufacturing | AED 9,450 | 410 sq km, adjacent to Khalifa Port |
| ADAFZ — Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone | Aviation, logistics | Contact | Near Abu Dhabi International Airport |
| ADGM — Abu Dhabi Global Market | Financial services, fintech | Contact | Al Maryah Island, English common law |
| ICAD — Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Contact | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi |
| twofour54 — twofour54 | Media, entertainment | Contact | Arabic content creation hub |
Ajman — 2 Free Zones
| Free Zone | Specialty | From (Year 1) | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFZ — Ajman Free Zone | General trading, manufacturing | Contact | Budget-friendly, near Dubai |
| AMC — Ajman Media City | Media, freelancing | Contact | Affordable media and freelance licenses |
Dubai — 23 Free Zones
| Free Zone | Specialty | From (Year 1) | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Fujairah — 2 Free Zones
| Free Zone | Specialty | From (Year 1) | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCC — Fujairah Creative City | Media, creative industries | Contact | Budget creative and media licenses |
| FFZA — Fujairah Free Zone | Trading, oil storage, shipping | Contact | East coast port access |
Ras Al Khaimah — 3 Free Zones
| Free Zone | Specialty | From (Year 1) | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | General business, manufacturing | AED 17,500 | 4,000+ activities, 50+ sectors |
| RDAO — RAK Digital Assets Oasis | Crypto, blockchain, Web3 | Contact | Digital assets regulation |
| RAKMC — RAK Maritime City | Maritime, shipping | Contact | Port and maritime services |
Umm Al Quwain — 1 Free Zones
| Free Zone | Specialty | From (Year 1) | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAQFTZ — UAQ Free Trade Zone | Trading, manufacturing, services | AED 9,999 | Most affordable UAE free zone |