Where we set you up
Business Setup Locations in Dubai
Free zones and business districts across Dubai, each handled end to end.
Business setup locations in Dubai fall into two routes: a free zone, which gives you 100% ownership and a packaged licence, and a mainland district licensed by the Department of Economy and Tourism, which lets you trade anywhere in the UAE. Compare the areas below and we handle the setup end to end.
Business setup in Dubai splits into two routes, and the right one follows where your customers are. A free zone such as DMCC, IFZA or Meydan gives 100% foreign ownership, a packaged flexi-desk and a fast licence, and trades internationally and inside its own zone. A mainland licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism lets you trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government work, in exchange for an office registered on Ejari.
The area you choose shapes the cost and the fit. Business Bay and Downtown suit head offices and professional firms; Deira and Bur Dubai suit trading companies near the souks; Al Quoz and Al Qusais suit warehouses and workshops priced by floor area; and Jumeirah, Mirdif and Al Barsha suit clinics, salons and family-facing retail. Premium communities like Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and Dubai Hills carry the AED 2 million property route to the 10 year Golden Visa.
We cover more than forty Dubai areas and every major free zone, with the correct licensing authority named on each, because several districts that look like neighbourhoods are in fact free zones under their own authority. One accountable team handles the licence, the establishment card, the visa quota and the corporate bank account under a single engagement, with a fixed quote agreed before you commit.
Free zones
Business districts and neighbourhoods
Frequently asked questions
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Where should I set up my company in Dubai?
It follows your customers and your budget. Choose a free zone such as DMCC or IFZA for 100% ownership, international trade and a packaged flexi-desk. Choose a mainland district such as Business Bay if you need to trade across the UAE, win government work or hold a physical office. We compare both for your case before anything is filed.
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What is the difference between a free zone and a Dubai neighbourhood?
A free zone is its own licensing authority with its own rules and 100% ownership. A neighbourhood such as Business Bay or Jumeirah is a mainland district licensed by the Department of Economy and Tourism, where a company can trade anywhere in the UAE. Some areas offer both routes nearby.
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Do you have an office in each of these areas?
We have one office and we serve companies across every area listed here. A location page describes where and how we set your company up in that area, not a branch office.