Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone

Abu Dhabi · Federal/Emirate Authority · Est. 2012

Logistics & WarehousingAviation & AerospaceE-commerce FulfilmentRegional HQ

ADAFZ is an airport-adjacent Abu Dhabi free zone tailored for logistics, aviation, aerospace, and trade-enabled operations, with packages starting from AED 17,000 and supporting up to 5 visa allocations. Operating under a single regulator, it offers integrated property options ranging from business centers to large warehouses and land plots. ADAFZ is best suited for companies that require direct proximity to Abu Dhabi’s airports and cargo corridors, though corporate banking setup can involve stricter compliance hurdles compared to commercial hubs.

From

AED 17,000

Year 1 (estimated)

Quick facts

Registered companies332+

Processing time14–14 days

Banking difficultyDifficult

Dependent visasAllowed

Pricing packages

Service License (0 Visa) + Flexi Desk

AED 17,000

Service License · Flexi Desk · 0 visas

Renews at AED 13,000

Estimated

Service License + Flexi Desk (1 Visa)

AED 21,670

Service License · Flexi Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 17,200

Estimated

Service License + Flexi Desk (2 Visas)

AED 25,840

Service License · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 21,200

Estimated

Trading License + Office (3 Visas)

AED 33,010

Trading License · Dedicated Desk · 3 visas

Renews at AED 27,000

Estimated

General Trading License + Office (5 Visas)

AED 60,350

General Trading License · Private Office · 5 visas

Renews at AED 40,850

Estimated

Features

Mainland trading

Yes

Dual licence allowed

Yes

Forensic analysis

Substance

High

Audit risk

Moderate

Forensic ease

7/10

High-Substance Aviation Node; The 'Airway Bill' Forensic Frontier.

ADAFZ is a high-security, high-substance Designated Zone integrated with Zayed International Airport.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in ADAFZ?

The cheapest published package for Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone is Service License (0 Visa) + Flexi Desk at AED 17,000 for Year 1, renewing at AED 13,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does ADAFZ setup take?

Typical processing time is 14–14 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.

Is banking easy to set up with a ADAFZ licence?

Banking difficulty for ADAFZ is rated "Difficult". Known banking partners include Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), HSBC.

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