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About Jebel Ali Free Zone
Gateway to Global Business Success
Located at the western end of Dubai and built in 1985 Jebel Ali Free Zone is one of the oldest, and most prominent in the United Arab Emirates. Spanning an area of over 57 square kilometers and the amount of business that is done through it, makes it the largest and most successful free economic zone in the world.
The zone acts as a global logistics and trade hub with direct access to both Dubai International Airport and Jebel Ali Airport. This has resulted in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) being a major trade catalyst and a major industrial and manufacturing hub in the region with world-class facilities and infrastructure.
More than 10,000 multinational companies operate in Jebel Ali Free Zone, of which more than 100 are Fortune 500 and the zone employs more than 130,000 skilled and experienced professionals from over 150 countries. Almost 24% of direct foreign investment that flows into Dubai goes to this zone alone, making it extremely lucrative and successful.
Why Jebel Ali Free Zone?
Being located only 25 km away from Jebel Ali Airport and 40 km away from Dubai International Airport and with direct access to both and all the major ports in the region makes JAFZA a prime location for trade and commerce at a global level, especially for businesses who want to access the markets in the Middle East, South and Central Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
Add to this the plentiful benefits of being a free zone, where companies don’t have to pay taxes and can get Jebel Ali Free Zone License very easily, and with so many multinational companies present a unique opportunity for businesses to network and expand and there is no shortage of skilled and experienced labor to hire as they grow.
Benefits Of Setting Up A Business In Jebel Ali Free Zone
Plots of Land
Whether you want to build a manufacturing unit or a warehousing facility, you can get plots of land to develop starting at AED 40 per square meter.
Retail Outlets
Jebel Ali Free Zone has thousands of cafes, restaurants, retail stores, and supermarkets and space is available at competitive pricing for more retail outlets to open.
Easy Licensing
The process to get a Jebel Ali Free Zone License is very quick and efficient and you can get your license within 24 hours of filling your application
Showrooms & Office Spaces
Fully equipped and modern showrooms are available at JAFZA starting at 264 square meters and office spaces from 158 to 277 square meters.
Customized Development
Jebel Ali Free Zone offers customized land development solutions to businesses of all sizes and industry needs.
Coworking Workstations
For freelancers and small businesses, just starting out fully equipped coworking workstations are available with no setup costs.
Business Activities in Jebel Ali Free Zone
JAFAZ has a wide variety of business activities thanks to the various kinds of Jebel Ali Free Zone Licenses offered by the zone and these business activities include Logistics, Automotive & Spare Parts production, Food & Agriculture industry, Electronics & Electrical industry, Petrochemicals products, Retail & E-Commerce sector, Healthcare sector, Distribution, and Manufacturing Machinery.