DAFZA free zone overview
DAFZA is a prestigious Dubai free zone located next to Dubai International Airport. It suits businesses that require rapid travel access, premium offices, high-value trading, aviation, technology, luxury, and regional headquarters credibility.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Dubai International Airport, Deira, Port Rashid, Dubai Creek
Open map searchIndustries supported
- Aviation
- Electronics
- Luxury goods
- ICT
- Logistics
- Pharma
- Professional services
Business activities
- Trading
- Consultancy
- IT services
- Light industrial activity
- Logistics support
- Regional headquarters
License types
- Commercial
- Service
- Industrial
- E-commerce
Visa eligibility
Depends on facility and office allocation
Office solutions
Premium offices, light industrial units, business center desks
Warehousing options
Warehousing and light industrial solutions available
Company setup process
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations
Required documents
- Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
- Passport-size photo and contact details
- Proposed trade name and business activity list
- Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities
Setup timelines
2 to 4 weeks is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 35,000 to AED 100,000+ typical starting range. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.
Advantages
- Airport adjacency
- Prestigious free zone
- Strong authority support
- Premium facilities
- Banking credibility
Disadvantages
- Higher setup and lease costs
- Less suitable for budget startups
- Facility availability may define visa quota
Nearby airports and ports
Dubai International Airport, Deira, Port Rashid, Dubai Creek
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit DAFZA official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.