Dubai Free Zone Atlas

Dubai Airport Free Zone

Free zone beside Dubai International Airport for aviation-linked trade, electronics and pharma.

Authority
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA)
Group
DIEZ
Founded
1996
Focus
Aviation-linked trade · Electronics · Pharma
  • Reported
  • Estimated
  • Not published
Companies3.4K2026
Workforce20K2026
Setup costAED 24K2026
Setup time20d2026
Site area0.7 km²2026

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  • 3,400+ registered businesses across 20+ sectors, beside DXB Terminal 2.DAFZ
  • Headquarters of the World Free Zones Organization (est. 2014).World Free Zones Organization
  • Parent DIEZ reported 2025 revenue up 19.4%, companies up 24.6% year on year and a workforce of 106,359.Dubai Media Office
  • DIEZ reported 96% occupancy across its three zones (DAFZ, DSO, CommerCity) in H1 2026.Arab News (DIEZ statement)