Jafza (Jebel Ali Free Zone) is a free economic zone (free zone) established in 1985 in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE. Jafza has established itself as a leading logistics and industrial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, offering high-quality solutions enhanced by innovative and technological services.
Jafza provides a unique business ecosystem for companies operating in trade, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. The free zone offers modern infrastructure and direct access to port and aviation logistics. Located near Jebel Ali Port, the world’s largest deepwater port, and Al Maktoum International Airport, Jafza provides entrepreneurs with rapid access to key international transportation routes. Companies registered in Jafza are permitted to conduct business within the free zone and beyond the UAE.
Jafza issues the following types of business licenses:
- Trading (wholesale and retail)Professional (provision of services)
- Industrial (manufacturing)
- Logistics
- E-commerce
With its strategic location and advanced infrastructure, Jafza offers direct access to key markets in the Middle East and North Africa through a unique "sea-land-air" logistics corridor within a single customs zone. This significantly speeds up cargo movement without the need for intermediate customs checks, reducing costs and shortening logistics timeframes.