Free Zones for Manufacturing in Dubai (2026)
The 9 Dubai free zones that license manufacturing activity, ranked by published year-1 cost, with visa quotas and setup times. Data as of July 2026.
Take the matching quiz9 free zones in Dubai license manufacturing activity. The one zone here publishing a firm package price starts at AED 22,600 as of July 2026. Meydan Free Zone has the lowest firm published entry cost at AED 22,600–24,300. Dubai Production City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Industrial City, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Auto Zone, Dubai Textile City, Gold and Diamond Park price on request or publish only indicative figures, so their costs are not directly comparable. Meydan Free Zone reports the shortest setup at 1–5 days. Which one fits depends on your visa count, office type and banking needs.
Dubai free zones licensing manufacturing
Ranked by published year-1 example cost, lowest first. Figures are typical packages as of July 2026, not quotes.
| Free zone | Year 1 cost | Typical visa ceiling | Setup time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Production City | AED 7,500–90,000 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai Science Park | AED 7,500–90,000 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | AED 20,000–40,000 * | 50 | 5–14 days |
| Meydan Free Zone | AED 22,600–24,300 | 50 | 1–5 days |
| Dubai Industrial City | AED 28,000–80,000 * | 50 | 5–14 days |
| Jebel Ali Free Zone | AED 28,600–110,000 * | 15 | 7–14 days |
| Dubai Auto Zone | AED 0–0 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai Textile City | AED 0–0 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Gold and Diamond Park | AED 0–0 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
* Indicative or quote-based — that zone does not publish firm package pricing, so the figure is not directly comparable with the rest.
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Questions
Which free zone in Dubai is best for manufacturing?
9 free zones in Dubai license manufacturing activity. The one zone here publishing a firm package price starts at AED 22,600 as of July 2026. Meydan Free Zone has the lowest firm published entry cost at AED 22,600–24,300. Dubai Production City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Industrial City, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Auto Zone, Dubai Textile City, Gold and Diamond Park price on request or publish only indicative figures, so their costs are not directly comparable. Meydan Free Zone reports the shortest setup at 1–5 days. Which one fits depends on your visa count, office type and banking needs.
How many free zones in Dubai allow manufacturing activity?
9 of the 52 free zones FreezoneMatch scores list manufacturing among their licensed activities in Dubai: Dubai Production City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Meydan Free Zone, Dubai Industrial City, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Auto Zone, Dubai Textile City, Gold and Diamond Park. As of July 2026.
What does a manufacturing licence cost in Dubai?
The one zone here publishing a firm package price starts at AED 22,600 as of July 2026, based on each zone's published example package. The lowest is Meydan Free Zone at AED 22,600–24,300. These are typical package figures, not quotes — final cost depends on visa count and office type, and 8 of these zones price on request.
How many visas can a manufacturing company get in Dubai?
Visa quotas in Dubai are driven mainly by office type rather than by zone choice — a flexi-desk caps you low almost everywhere. Among these zones, Dubai Silicon Oasis models the highest typical ceiling at 50. Confirm the quota for the specific office package you intend to take.