International Humanitarian City (Dubai Humanitarian)

Dubai · IHC Authority · Est. 2003

Humanitarian OrganizationsNGOsUN AgenciesRelief Operations

Located in the Jebel Ali corridor between Al Maktoum Airport and Jebel Ali Port, Dubai Humanitarian (formerly International Humanitarian City) is a specialized non-profit and commercial free zone dedicated to global disaster relief and humanitarian logistics. Packages start from AED 28,814, supporting up to 50 visa allocations with moderate banking access. It hosts UN agencies, international NGOs, and commercial suppliers requiring rapid sea-to-air deployment capability.

From

AED 28,814

Year 1

Eligibility restricted

IHC (Dubai Humanitarian) is restricted to humanitarian, NGO, UN, and relief-sector organisations, plus commercial entities that supply that sector. It is not available for standard/general commercial businesses.

Quick facts

Registered companies80+

Processing time2–2 days

Banking difficultyModerate

Dependent visasNot allowed

Pricing packages

NPO License (Standard Office)

AED 28,814

— · Standard Office · 3 visas

Renews at AED 26,794

Commercial License (Standard Office)

AED 48,284

— · Standard Office · 5 visas

Renews at AED 46,264

Features

Mainland trading

Dual licence allowed

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in IHC?

The cheapest published package for International Humanitarian City (Dubai Humanitarian) is NPO License (Standard Office) at AED 28,814 for Year 1, renewing at AED 26,794. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does IHC setup take?

Typical processing time is 2–2 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.

Is banking easy to set up with a IHC licence?

Banking difficulty for IHC is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, ADCB.

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