Dubai Airport Free Zone

Dubai · DIEZ Authority · Est. 1996

Trading & Import/ExportAviation & AerospacePharmaceuticalsLogistics

Located adjacent to Dubai International Airport, DAFZA is a premium free zone housing global leaders in aviation, logistics, trade, and pharmaceuticals. Packages start from AED 22,040, supporting up to 20 visa allocations with moderate corporate banking access. Key advantages include 24-hour customs processing, dedicated cold-storage and logistics facilities, and direct air-cargo access, making it highly suitable for high-value import/export operations.

From

AED 22,040

Year 1

Quick facts

Registered companies2,500+

Banking difficultyModerate

Dependent visasAllowed

Pricing packages

Zero Visa Flexi Desk Package

AED 22,040

Trade/Service license · Flexi Desk · 0 visas

Renews at AED 21,870

Smart Desk Package (1 Visa)

AED 36,790

Trade/Service license · Flexi Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 32,690

Smart Desk Package (2 Visas)

AED 41,540

Trade/Service license · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 33,490

Private Office Package (3 Visas)

AED 73,290

Trade/Service license · Private Office · 3 visas

Renews at AED 62,290

Estimated

General Trading License + Office

AED 168,270

General Trading license · Private Office · 5 visas

Renews at AED 148,370

Advisory Estimate

AED 25,200

— · 0 visas

Renews at AED 18,000

Estimated

Features

Mainland trading

Yes

Dual licence allowed

Yes

Forensic analysis

Substance

High

Audit risk

Moderate

Forensic ease

7/10

High-Velocity Logistics Node; Bonded-Warehouse Specialist.

DAFZA functions as a critical Designated Zone where forensic focus centers on high-value aviation and electronics trade.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in DAFZA?

The cheapest published package for Dubai Airport Free Zone is Zero Visa Flexi Desk Package at AED 22,040 for Year 1, renewing at AED 21,870. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

Is banking easy to set up with a DAFZA licence?

Banking difficulty for DAFZA is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank, ADCB, FAB, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD).

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