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Which UAE freezone should you pick?

10 freezones covering the common tech / consulting / fintech scenarios — DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, Dubai Internet City, IFZA, Meydan, SPC, RAK DAO, Hub71, Dubai South. Enter your situation and see the top 3 with a score breakdown, then explore each in detail.

A working guide, not legal advice. Cost ranges are realistic public figures for a 1-person setup — always confirm pricing and activity coverage directly with the freezone or a licensed business-setup consultant. For complex cases (regulated activities, multi-shareholder structures, prior UAE ban), book a strategy call.
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Your top 3 matches

1

DMCC

— Dubai Multi Commodities CentreLanded pick

The UAE's most popular freezone. 25,000+ companies. Good default for most tech consulting, holding, or commercial activities.

DubaiAED 30,000 – 60,000UAE civil law
Core freezone for tech / software consulting
2

IFZA

— International Free Zone Authority

The aggressive-pricing challenger. Dubai-based, covers most general activities, no office required for basic tiers.

DubaiAED 12,500 – 25,000UAE civil law
Core freezone for tech / software consulting
3

Meydan

— Meydan Free Zone

Dubai budget freezone tied to the Meydan business district. Popular for remote consultants.

DubaiAED 12,500 – 30,000UAE civil law
Core freezone for tech / software consulting

All 10 freezones

Ranked by fit for your inputs

SPC

Sharjah

Sharjah's low-cost freezone. AED 5,750 starting — the cheapest legitimate UAE option.

AED 5,750 – 15,000budget

Dubai South

Dubai

Airport-adjacent freezone. Good for logistics, aviation, and businesses that value proximity to Al Maktoum.

AED 15,000 – 40,000mid

Hub71

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's startup ecosystem. Subsidised licences + housing + health + office for qualifying startups.

from subsidised (up to AED 15,000)budget

DIC

Dubai

Dubai's original tech hub. Microsoft, Meta, Google, Oracle regional HQs are here.

AED 35,000 – 75,000mid

RAK DAO

Ras Al Khaimah

The UAE's crypto / web3 / DAO-friendly freezone. Licences virtual-asset activities that other freezones won't.

AED 8,000 – 25,000budget

DIFC

Dubai

The UAE's financial-services flagship. English common-law jurisdiction. Fintech Hive scheme for early-stage.

AED 60,000 – 150,000premium

ADGM

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's English common-law financial hub. Strong VC, family office, and fintech cluster.

AED 50,000 – 130,000premium

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