Established
2004
Companies
Over 1,200 companies
Location
Dubai
About Dubai Industrial City
Dubai Industrial City is a purpose-built industrial free zone designed to serve as a comprehensive manufacturing and logistics hub. Strategically located with excellent connectivity to major ports and airports, it offers world-class infrastructure for heavy and light industries, warehousing, and distribution operations across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia markets.
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Key Industries
Ideal For
License Types & Costs
Industrial License
For manufacturing and industrial activities including heavy and light industries
Starting from
25,000
AEDActivities Allowed
Manufacturing, assembly, processing, and industrial operations
Commercial License
For trading, import/export, and commercial activities within the industrial ecosystem
Starting from
20,000
AEDActivities Allowed
Trading, import/export, distribution, and commercial services
Service License
For professional and support services to industrial companies
Starting from
18,000
AEDActivities Allowed
Consulting, maintenance, logistics support, and professional services
Processing Time
5-7 working days
Annual Renewal
15,000 - 25,000 AED depending on license type
Validity
1 year, renewable
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Visa Information
Available for shareholders, employees, and their dependents of licensed companies
2-3 visas
Small Office (200-500 sq ft)
4-6 visas
Medium Office (500-1000 sq ft)
8-15 visas
Large Office (1000+ sq ft)
Based on business plan and investment
Warehouse/Factory Space
Estimated Costs
Costs vary based on facility size, license type, and specific industrial requirements. Warehouse and factory spaces have different pricing structures.
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Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Purpose-built industrial infrastructure with heavy-duty facilities
- Strategic location near major ports and airports for logistics
- 100% foreign ownership with full repatriation of profits
- Duty-free import of raw materials and machinery
- Large-scale facilities available for heavy industrial operations
- Excellent connectivity to regional and international markets
- Comprehensive utilities and support services
- Access to skilled labor pool in Dubai
- Proximity to Jebel Ali Port for efficient shipping
Considerations
- Higher setup costs compared to other business-focused free zones
- Limited suitability for non-industrial businesses
- Distance from Dubai's main business districts
- Requires significant initial investment for meaningful operations
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Dubai Industrial City?
Best For
- Large-scale manufacturing
- Industrial operations
- Export businesses
- Regional distribution
- Heavy industries
Not Ideal For
- Small service businesses
- Retail operations
- Financial services
- IT startups
- Consulting firms