UAE business areas and company setup
Browse company setup and PRO services by emirate and area. Each page explains who the area suits, how licensing works and what to check before you sign a lease.
Dubai
Dubai is the UAE's best-known commercial centre, with the widest choice of mainland districts and free zones in the country. It suits businesses that.
Business Bay
Business district
Downtown Dubai
Premium district
DIFC
Financial free zone
Dubai Marina
Waterfront district
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)
Free zone towers
Deira
Trading district
Bur Dubai
Established district
Al Quoz
Industrial and creative area
Jebel Ali (JAFZA)
Free zone and port
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)
Technology free zone
Dubai Internet City
Technology free zone
Dubai Media City
Media free zone
Dubai South
Airport free zone
Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA)
Airport free zone
Meydan Free Zone
Free zone
Dubai Design District (d3)
Creative free zone
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
Healthcare free zone
Dubai Investments Park (DIP)
Industrial community
Al Barsha
Mixed-use area
Jumeirah
Beachfront district
Al Nahda (Dubai)
Border district
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital and the largest emirate, with a strong government, energy, finance and industry base. It suits companies that serve.
ADGM (Al Maryah Island)
Financial free zone
Abu Dhabi City Centre and Corniche
Central business area
Khalifa City
Residential and commercial community
Masdar City
Innovation free zone
KEZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone)
Industrial zone
Musaffah
Industrial area
Yas Island
Leisure and creative destination
Al Reem Island
Residential and commercial island
twofour54 (Abu Dhabi Media Zone)
Media free zone
Al Ain
Inland city
Saadiyat Island
Cultural and residential island
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
Airport free zone
Al Dhafra (Madinat Zayed and Ruwais)
Western region
Sharjah
Sharjah sits beside Dubai with lower costs, a large industrial base and a cultural focus. It suits trading, light industry, education, publishing and.
Sharjah Media City (Shams)
Free zone
SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport)
Airport free zone
Hamriyah Free Zone
Port and industrial free zone
Al Majaz
Waterfront district
Al Qasimia and Al Taawun
Central commercial area
Sharjah Industrial Areas
Industrial areas
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
Innovation free zone
Sharjah Publishing City
Publishing free zone
Khorfakkan
East coast city
Kalba
East coast town
Al Khan
Coastal district
Muwaileh and University City
Education and residential area
Ajman
Ajman is the smallest emirate by area, with accessible rents and quick processes close to Sharjah and Dubai. It suits small traders, light industry.
Umm Al Quwain
Umm Al Quwain is a quieter northern emirate known for low costs, marine activity and simple procedures. It suits lean start-ups, marine and.
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah combines industry, tourism and a flexible free zone offering. It suits manufacturers, tourism operators and start-ups that want lower.
Fujairah
Fujairah is the east-coast emirate with a major port, a leading oil bunkering and storage hub and growing tourism. It suits shipping, energy, marine.
Frequently asked questions
Which emirate should I choose for my company?
Choose by customers, activity, premises and budget. Tell us your plan and we compare the routes in writing.
Are free zones available in every emirate?
Yes, each of the seven emirates has at least one free zone or economic zone, with different activities and packages.
Can I change areas later?
You can move or add premises, but licences are tied to the authority and approved address, so it is better to choose carefully at the start.
Ready to set up your business?
Tell us your activity and plan. We reply with the recommended route, an itemised proposal and the next steps.