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Business Setup in DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone)

Premium licensing beside Dubai International Airport for aviation, electronics, pharma and high-value trade.

Where Air Cargo Businesses Belong

DAFZA sits directly against Dubai International Airport (DXB) cargo terminals, making it the natural home for businesses whose goods fly: electronics, pharmaceuticals, aviation spares, luxury goods and precision instruments. On-site customs, 24/7 cargo handling and cold-chain infrastructure keep high-value, time-sensitive shipments moving.

The zone maintains a premium tenant profile with Grade A offices and light industrial units, and its licences carry strong recognition with banks and multinational counterparties.

DAFZA at a Glance
LocationBeside DXB cargo
Best forAir-freight trade
CustomsOn-site, 24/7
FacilitiesOffices & light industrial
Ownership100% foreign
Timeline1 to 2 weeks

Why Choose DAFZA

Minutes from the aircraft door for time-critical goods.

DXB Adjacency

Goods move between aircraft and your unit in hours, not days.

Cold Chain Ready

Pharma-grade storage and handling for temperature-controlled products.

Electronics Hub

A regional re-export centre for consumer electronics and components.

Secure High-Value Handling

Facilities designed for luxury goods, instruments and sensitive cargo.

Grade A Environment

Premium offices that host regional HQs of global trading brands.

Duty Deferral

Import, store and re-export by air without customs duty inside the zone.

Setup Process at DAFZA

01

Package Selection

We match the right DAFZA licence type, activity list and visa package to your plan and budget.

02

Application & KYC

Passport copies, photo and application forms are submitted; we handle all authority correspondence.

03

Licence Issued

Fees paid and your DAFZA licence, lease and incorporation documents are released.

04

Visas & Banking

Establishment card, residence visas and Emirates ID, then bank account introductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Positioned at the premium end: plan roughly AED 25,000 to 40,000 for year one with an office product, justified where air-cargo speed drives your margin.

Goods that fly favour DAFZA; goods that ship favour JAFZA. Volume sea freight with occasional air can also run from JAFZA using the sea-air corridor. We model your lanes before you choose.

Service licences exist, but pure service firms usually get better value at IFZA or Meydan unless airport adjacency itself matters to your clients.

Yes. Most DAFZA incorporations complete without you visiting the UAE; biometrics for your residence visa are the main in-person step.

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