Abu Dhabi Free Zones

ADAFZ (Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone)

ADAFZ serves businesses that benefit from direct airport access—ideal for time-sensitive logistics and compliant trading.

Why choose ADAFZ?

  • Proximity to AUH for air cargo workflows.
  • Suitable for compliant storage and re-export.
  • Office and warehouse options for scaling operations.

Typical setup costs

License (from)
AED 12,000–18,000+
Establishment Card / Immigration
AED 650–1,000
Visa (govt. fees, per visa)
AED 3,800–5,500
Medical + Emirates ID (per person)
AED 1,200–1,600

Warehouse rent varies by size, power and location.

Process

  1. Initial approval & KYC.
  2. License issuance & company documents.
  3. Immigration setup; visas for staff.

Starting from: AED 12,000+

Popular activities

  • Import–Export License (soon)
  • Logistics Services (soon)
  • General Trading License (soon)

Related guides

  • Import–Export License (soon)
  • Logistics Services (soon)
  • General Trading License (soon)
Is ADAFZ good for air freight?

Yes—excellent for air-linked logistics and compliant categories.