Dubai Airport Free Zone – DAFZA

DAFZA was among the first batch of free zones in the UAE and was established as a part of the Dubai Government’s ambition to be an investment driven economy. Dubai Airport Free Zone is one of the fastest-growing free zones in the region and is currently home to more than 1,300 companies from various industry sectors, including aviation, pharmaceutical products, logistics and freight, jewellery, IT and mobile phones accessories. Dubai Free Zone Logistics Centre and Dubai Cargo Village which have the capacity to handle 1.5 million tons of freight annually,are part of Dubai Airport Free Zone.

Dubai Logistics City

When completed, the Dubai Logistics City will be the world’s first truly integrated logistics platform with all transport modes, logistics and value-added services, including light manufacturing and assembly, in a single customs bonded free zone environment. It is part of the Dubai World Central, the upcoming Dubai World Central International Airport and located adjacent to the Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone. Dubai Logistics City aspires to deliver a business-friendly free zone platform, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and services operated by highly experienced logistics professionals.

The freight volumes passing through Dubai will increase to 12 million tons once the City is complete. At this stage, the Dubai airport handles 1.5 million tons a year. Dubai needs to link its FTZs to trade with China. “Dubai’s import-export trade zone is being driven by the geographical location of Dubai and the facilities that the emirate provides.

Ship is probably the cheapest way of transporting cargo with the freight being charged on the basis of total tonnage. In air-transport freight is charged on per kilogram basis. A combination of the two therefore minimizes cost with the cargo being delivered quicker. In Dubai’s advanced infrastructure ensures that the cargo is moved to the airport in the shortest period of time.

Jebel Ali Free Zone – JAFZA

About 6,100 companies operate out of Jafza today. Jafza is built over an area of 48 square kilometers and is considered one of the world’s largest and the fastest growing free zones. The data available on Jafza’s website claims that in its 23 years of operation, the free zone has grown about 330%.

Situated between Jebel Ali Port, the world’s sixth largest seaport and the upcoming Al Maktoum International Airport, the world’s largest cargo airport, Jafza is the only free zone in the world to be located between two major logistic enablers. Jafza is well positioned to provide its partners the fastest possible access to a market of more than two billion people in South and West Asia, the CIS and Africa. Jebel Ali Port is part of DP World, which is the fourth largest port operator in the world with 49 marine terminals and 12 new developments across 31 countries. In 2008, DP World handled more than 46.8 million TEUs across its portfolio from Americas to Asia.

Dubai Internet City – DIC

Information and communications technology (ICT) companies have set up their offices in DIC. It is the Middle East’s biggest ICT infrastructure, built inside a free trade zone. DIC is a strategic base for companies targeting emerging markets in the region extending from the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent, and from Africa to the CIS countries, covering two billion people with a GDP of $6.7 trillion (Dh24.6trn).

Most of the global ICT giants are here, including Microsoft, Oracle, HP, IBM, Dell, Siemens, Canon, Logica, Sony Ericsson, Schlumberger and Cisco, as well as many small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures. The ICT cluster in Dubai Internet City comprises companies from various sectors: software development, business services, e-commerce, consultancy and sales and marketing.

Dubai Media City – DMC

Strategically located in Dubai at the crossroads of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai Media City has rapidly emerged as a global media hub. DMC provides an advanced infrastructure and supportive environment for media-related businesses to operate globally out of Dubai. DMC is a place where every kind of media business can operate. Companies can specialize in anything, from media and marketing services, printing and publishing to music and films. Since its inception, Dubai Media City has grown impressively.

The list of DMC-based companies today reads like a who’s who of the global media industry. The community includes global media giants such as Reuters, CNN, CNBC, MBC, Sony, Showtime and Bertelsmann. Dubai Media City has also set up Media Business Centers to promote entrepreneurship in the region. These facilities are targeted at freelancers and independent media professionals.

Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park – DuBiotech

A member of Dubai Holding, DuBiotech accommodates the biotechnology industry and facilitate government-funded research and development (R&D). DuBiotech provide facilities and services for incubators, R&D labs, biotech-related educational and research institutions, manufacturing as well as organizations from supporting and convergent industries.

DuBiotech aims to facilitate a rich environment for networking and collaboration within the biotech community by offering products such as office space, laboratory space, land area for manufacturing and R&D operations.

DuBiotech regulations are to be developed in accordance with international standards set by regulatory organizations such as the FDA, WHO and ICH which govern all sectors of the life sciences industry, including biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical devices.

DuBiotech has partnered with leading national and international institutions such as: RTI International, Frankfurt Biotechnology Innovation Centre and Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training.

Dubai Healthcare City – DHCC

The Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has been launched with the aim of filling up the gap between Europe and South East Asia and establishing a regional gateway for customers and patients to receive world-class healthcare and enjoy first class medical and wellness services. Dubai offers significant business opportunities to local and international investors, regional businesses and the global healthcare industry by establishing DHCC.

Dubai Knowledge Village – DKV

Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), launched in 2003, allows academic and vocational training institutions to set up their campuses in the emirate. Its campus aims to set the environment for a knowledge-based sector with many professional training centers and learning support entities.

It was conceptualized as part of a long-term economic strategy to develop the region’s talents, in an effort to introduce new skills and the latest learning methods and tools following international standards of upgrading individual skill and professionalism. DKV has more than 300 partners originating from different countries of the five continents. They have crossed the world to set up training and professional centers, institutes and HR companies.

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