Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is the most prominent Free Zone in the Middle East. From starting in 1985 with only 19 companies, Jafza has now grown to over 10,700 businesses in more than 150 countries, including over 100 Fortune Global 500 companies.
In close proximity with the Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo 2020 Dubai, Jafza offers a strategic location for global trade and ease in logistics. Businesses in this region enjoy world-class infrastructure, tax benefits, and ease of access to international markets.
Jafza companies trade value reached $169 billion in 2023 alone. The Jebel Ali Free Zone is critical for the economy of Dubai as they are responsible for over 130,000 jobs and approximately 23.9% of the city’s FDI.
Jafza is a logistics, E-commerce, Food and Agriculture, Petrochemicals, Automotive, Electronics, FMCG and Healthcare industry hub. This makes it the perfect choice for both SMEs and MNCs as they are given custom-tailored solutions to suit their operational and corporate needs.
Jebel Ali Free Zone is still the first choice for businesses wanting to expand in Dubai and the regions thanks to supportive policies towards businesses, modern infrastructure, and government policies. Companies in this booming ecosystem enjoy unrivaled supply chain systems which helps in the reduction of costs and maximized profits.
Jafza is a global icon of business excellence, previously awarded fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year Award in 2024 and many others. With decades of experience in business development, Jafza's continued relevance serves as a testament to Dubai’s economic and commercial strength and is an ideal location for launching or expanding a business.
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