Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi · KEZAD Authority · Est. 2012

KEZAD Group is Abu Dhabi’s primary industrial, logistics, and manufacturing economic zone, linked directly to Khalifa Port. Incubation and commercial packages start from AED 9,450 (inclusive of a flexi-desk setup), supporting up to 4 visa allocations with moderate banking access. KEZAD provides large-scale industrial plots, pre-built warehouses, and low utility tariffs for manufacturing and trade enterprises.

From

AED 9,450

Year 1

KIZAD Incubation Hub Flexi Desk Package (0 Visa)

AED 9,450

— · Flexi Desk · 0 visas

Renews at AED 9,450

KIZAD Incubation Hub Flexi Desk Package (1 Visa)

AED 14,088

— · Flexi Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 9,450

KIZAD Incubation Hub Package (2 Visas)

AED 19,426

— · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 11,150

KIZAD Incubation Hub Package (4 Visas)

AED 30,102

— · Flexi Desk · 4 visas

Renews at AED 14,550

Advisory Estimate

AED 18,600

— · 0 visas

Renews at —

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How much does it cost to set up in KEZAD?

The cheapest published package for Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi is KIZAD Incubation Hub Flexi Desk Package (0 Visa) at AED 9,450 for Year 1, renewing at AED 9,450. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does KEZAD setup take?

Typical processing time is 1–14 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.

Is banking easy to set up with a KEZAD licence?

Banking difficulty for KEZAD is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), ADCB, Emirates NBD.

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