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Business Setup in Dubai South Free Zone

The emerging aviation and logistics city around Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo City legacy district.

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Positioned Where Dubai Is Growing

Dubai South wraps around Al Maktoum International Airport, planned as the world’s largest, and sits next to Expo City Dubai, the Expo 2020 legacy district, which is licensed separately by Expo City Dubai Authority (compare Expo City vs Dubai South). Its Logistics District connects by bonded corridor to Jebel Ali Port, while the Aviation District hosts MRO, leasing and flight operations, and the Business Park licenses general commercial and service activities at competitive rates.

For logistics, e-commerce fulfilment and aviation-linked businesses, licensing where the infrastructure is being built means room to scale and early-mover positioning.

Dubai South at a Glance
LocationAl Maktoum Airport
DistrictsLogistics, Aviation, Business Park
Best forLogistics & e-commerce
Port linkBonded corridor to Jebel Ali
Ownership100% foreign
Timeline1 to 2 weeks
Our specialities

Expo City Dubai, DMCC or Dubai mainland: where we get you the best deal

An authorised Expo City Dubai Free Zone channel partner, DMCC specialists based in JLT, and Dubai mainland setup experts. If one of these fits your business, we can usually set you up faster and for less.

Expo City Dubai Free ZoneAuthorised partner

Expo City Dubai Free Zone

FromAED 9,020per year · freelance permit with visa
  • Business Hub 2: 4 visas, AED 17,570
  • Standard 6 Visa Package: AED 22,080
  • Partner pricing on every package
JLT specialists

DMCC setup & PRO services

FromAED 35,484official Basic Biz package · 1 visa
  • Visas, renewals, NOCs and establishment cards
  • Every DMCC fee quoted transparently
  • DMCC PRO desk minutes from DMCC
Trade anywhere in the UAE

Dubai mainland company

Ownership100%foreign ownership for most activities
  • DET trade licence to sell across the UAE
  • LLC, professional and commercial licences
  • Government contracts and local customers

Why Choose Dubai South

Airport-side logistics with growth pricing.

Airport Adjacency

Warehouses minutes from cargo terminals for time-critical fulfilment.

Sea-Air Corridor

Bonded movement between Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum cargo in hours.

E-commerce Fulfilment

Purpose-built fulfilment facilities and last-mile operators inside the district.

Competitive Pricing

Business Park licences undercut established Dubai zones for offices and flexi desks.

Expo City Ecosystem

Events, conference traffic and a growing corporate community on the legacy site.

Room to Scale

Land and build-to-suit options that mature zones can no longer offer.

Setup Process at Dubai South

01

Package Selection

We match the right Dubai South 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 Dubai South licence, lease and incorporation documents are released.

04

Visas & Banking

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Business Park packages start around AED 15,000 to 18,000 for year one including flexi desk; logistics facilities are priced by warehouse size. We quote current rates for your setup.

Yes, particularly if you hold inventory: fulfilment infrastructure, cargo capacity and bonded logistics make it one of the strongest inventory-side choices in the UAE.

Ready warehouses regularly come available and land plots support build-to-suit; we check live availability with the authority during your consultation.

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

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