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UAE zone guides: license by license

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Updated September 2026 · market data verified methodology

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IFZA ★ 4.8 · 550 combinations · Dubai · from AED 2,000*

ADDED ★ 3.8 · 423 combinations · Abu Dhabi · from AED 5,880*

RAKEZ ★ 3.6 · 351 combinations · Ras Al Khaimah · from AED 5,505*

UAQ FTZ ★ 3.6 · 345 combinations · Umm Al Quwain · from AED 5,370*

Ajman Free Zone ★ 3.6 · 343 combinations · Ajman · from AED 5,555*

Jafza ★ 3.3 · 256 combinations · Dubai · from AED 5,171*

DIFC ★ 3.3 · 95 combinations · Dubai · from AED 690*

Expo City Dubai ★ 3.2 · 201 combinations · Dubai · from AED 4,650*

Creative City ★ 3.2 · 106 combinations · Fujairah · from AED 1,620*

Dubai DET ★ 3.0 · 548 combinations · Dubai · from AED 15,665*

DUQE ★ 3.0 · 328 combinations · Dubai · from AED 9,635*

Dubai South ★ 2.9 · 124 combinations · Dubai · from AED 4,620*

Innovation City ★ 2.7 · 149 combinations · Ras Al Khaimah · from AED 6,600*

DMCC ★ 2.7 · 117 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,143*

Ajman Media City ★ 2.7 · 84 combinations · Ajman · from AED 4,999*

Dubai Media City ★ 2.6 · 97 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,192*

SPC Free Zone ★ 2.6 · 96 combinations · Sharjah · from AED 6,345*

SHAMS ★ 2.6 · 81 combinations · Sharjah · from AED 5,760*

d3 ★ 2.5 · 81 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,192*

Dubai Science Park ★ 2.4 · 42 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,192*

Dubai Studio City ★ 2.4 · 42 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,192*

Dubai Internet City ★ 2.4 · 31 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,192*

Meydan Free Zone ★ 2.3 · 65 combinations · Dubai · from AED 7,670*

Dubai Production City ★ 2.3 · 27 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,192*

Dubai Knowledge Park ★ 2.3 · 20 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,192*

Dubai Outsource City ★ 2.3 · 8 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,202*

DIFC Innovation Hub ★ 2.2 · 18 combinations · Dubai · from AED 6,790*

★ rating = cost + activity breadth, computed from the September 2026 snapshot — formula and exclusions. Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request.

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