Dubai Flower Centre

Dubai · DAFZA · Est. 2004

Flower TradingHorticulturePerishable Goods Import/ExportCold Chain Logistics

Dubai Flower Centre (DFC) is a niche logistics free zone at Dubai International Airport dedicated exclusively to perishable goods and floriculture trade. Packages start from AED 13,375, supporting up to 3 visa allocations with moderate banking access. Featuring over 34,000 sqm of temperature-controlled cold storage facilities handling over 150,000 tons of goods annually, DFC caters specifically to cold-chain logistics providers and global perishable exporters.

From

AED 13,375

Year 1

Eligibility restricted

Extremely niche zone limited to floriculture and perishable goods trade; unsuitable for general business activities.

Quick facts

Registered companies19+

Processing time15–15 days

Banking difficultyModerate

Dependent visasAllowed

Pricing packages

0 Visa (Business License Only)

AED 13,375

Business License · Flexi Address · 0 visas

Renews at AED 10,000

1 Visa (Small Warehouse)

AED 30,215

Business License · Small Cold Storage Unit · 1 visa

Renews at AED 28,215

2 Visas (Standard Warehouse)

AED 45,055

Business License · Standard Cold Storage Unit · 2 visas

Renews at AED 43,055

3 Visas (Large Warehouse)

AED 64,895

Business License · Large Cold Storage + Processing Facility · 3 visas

Renews at AED 62,895

Features

Mainland trading

Dual licence allowed

Forensic analysis

Substance

High

Audit risk

Standard

Forensic ease

6/10

Single-Purpose Perishables Hub; Narrow but Defensible Scope.

Dubai Flower Centre is a purpose-built, single-activity zone for floriculture and perishable-goods trade, physically integrated with DAFZA's airside cold-chain infrastructure.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in DFC?

The cheapest published package for Dubai Flower Centre is 0 Visa (Business License Only) at AED 13,375 for Year 1, renewing at AED 10,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does DFC setup take?

Typical processing time is 15–15 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.

Is banking easy to set up with a DFC licence?

Banking difficulty for DFC is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank.

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