Free Zones for Trading / Import-Export in Dubai (2026)
The 14 Dubai free zones that license trading / import-export activity, ranked by published year-1 cost, with visa quotas and setup times. Data as of July 2026.
Take the matching quiz14 free zones in Dubai license trading / import-export activity. The one zone here publishing a firm package price starts at AED 35,484 as of July 2026. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has the lowest firm published entry cost at AED 35,484–65,000. Dubai Wholesale City, Dubai Logistics City, Dubai South Free Zone, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Flower Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone, Dubai Industrial City, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Auto Zone, Dubai Maritime City, Dubai Textile City, Gold and Diamond Park price on request or publish only indicative figures, so their costs are not directly comparable. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre reports the shortest setup at 3–5 days. Which one fits depends on your visa count, office type and banking needs.
Dubai free zones licensing trading / import-export
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 Wholesale City | AED 7,500–90,000 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai Logistics City | AED 15,000–50,000 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai South Free Zone | AED 15,000–50,000 * | 50 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai CommerCity | AED 21,995–62,000 * | 50 | 7–14 days |
| Dubai Airport Free Zone | AED 25,000–60,000 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai Flower Centre | AED 25,000–60,000 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone | AED 25,000–60,000 * | 50 | 5–14 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 Multi Commodities Centre | AED 35,484–65,000 | 50 | 3–5 days |
| Dubai Auto Zone | AED 0–0 * | 15 | 5–14 days |
| Dubai Maritime City | 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 trading / import-export?
14 free zones in Dubai license trading / import-export activity. The one zone here publishing a firm package price starts at AED 35,484 as of July 2026. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has the lowest firm published entry cost at AED 35,484–65,000. Dubai Wholesale City, Dubai Logistics City, Dubai South Free Zone, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Flower Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone, Dubai Industrial City, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Auto Zone, Dubai Maritime City, Dubai Textile City, Gold and Diamond Park price on request or publish only indicative figures, so their costs are not directly comparable. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre reports the shortest setup at 3–5 days. Which one fits depends on your visa count, office type and banking needs.
How many free zones in Dubai allow trading / import-export activity?
14 of the 52 free zones FreezoneMatch scores list trading / import-export among their licensed activities in Dubai: Dubai Wholesale City, Dubai Logistics City, Dubai South Free Zone, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Flower Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone, Dubai Industrial City, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, Dubai Auto Zone, Dubai Maritime City, Dubai Textile City, Gold and Diamond Park. As of July 2026.
What does a trading / import-export licence cost in Dubai?
The one zone here publishing a firm package price starts at AED 35,484 as of July 2026, based on each zone's published example package. The lowest is Dubai Multi Commodities Centre at AED 35,484–65,000. These are typical package figures, not quotes — final cost depends on visa count and office type, and 13 of these zones price on request.
How many visas can a trading / import-export 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 South Free Zone models the highest typical ceiling at 50. Confirm the quota for the specific office package you intend to take.