Where are Dubai’s free zones?
Dubai’s free zones are spread from Jebel Ali in the south-west to Dubai Silicon Oasis in the east. The diagram groups them by area; the table links each area to Google Maps. Use it to think about commute, clients, airport and port access before you choose a licence.
- Coast, south-west to north-east: Jebel Ali (JAFZA) → JLT (DMCC) → Al Sufouh (Internet City, Media City, Knowledge Park) → Trade Centre (DIFC, DWTC) → Business Bay / Umm Hurair (d3, Healthcare City) → Airport area (DAFZ)
- Inland and east: Dubai South → Al Barsha South / Dubailand (Science Park, Studio City, Production City) → Meydan → Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO, IFZA)
Dubai free zone areas and Google Maps links
| Area | Free zones | What to expect | Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali and the south-west | JAFZA, Dubai South | Port and airport-side logistics and industry; furthest from central Dubai. | JAFZA ↗ · Dubai South ↗ |
| Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) | DMCC | Commodities and crypto cluster on the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. | DMCC ↗ |
| Al Sufouh and Barsha Heights | Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Park | DDA districts near Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah; technology, media and learning. | Dubai Internet City ↗ · Dubai Media City ↗ · Dubai Knowledge Park ↗ |
| Al Barsha South and Dubailand (south-inland) | Dubai Science Park, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City | DDA districts for science, production and print/packaging; confirm exact locations on the DDA site. | Dubai Science Park ↗ · Dubai Studio City ↗ · Dubai Production City ↗ |
| Central Dubai: Trade Centre and DIFC | DIFC, Dubai World Trade Centre | Finance and business-services address on Sheikh Zayed Road. | DIFC ↗ · DWTC ↗ |
| Business Bay to Ras Al Khor and Umm Hurair | Dubai Design District, Dubai Healthcare City | Creative and healthcare districts around the creek. | Dubai Design District ↗ · Dubai Healthcare City ↗ |
| Meydan and Nad Al Sheba | Meydan Free Zone | Value-focused Dubai address in the Meydan area. | Meydan Free Zone ↗ |
| Around Dubai International Airport | DAFZ | Airport-side zone serving aviation, logistics and trading. | DAFZ ↗ |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis (east) | Dubai Silicon Oasis, IFZA | Technology-focused community; IFZA is based in Dubai Digital Park within it. | Dubai Silicon Oasis ↗ · IFZA ↗ |
Areas are described at district level for orientation. Always confirm a zone’s exact address and office options on its official site.
Open each zone on a map
DMCC ↗ · IFZA ↗ · Meydan ↗ · JAFZA ↗ · DAFZ ↗ · DIFC ↗ · Dubai South ↗ · DSO ↗ · DIC ↗ · DMC ↗ · DSC ↗ · d3 ↗ · DKP ↗ · DPC ↗ · DSP ↗ · DHCC ↗ · DWTC ↗
Dubai Outsource City and Dubai CommerCity: confirm the location on the authority’s site before searching on a map. Full details for every zone: list of free zones in Dubai.
How to use a map when choosing
- Clients and team. If clients visit, a central address may matter; if you work remotely, it may not.
- Airport and port. Logistics and trading businesses often prioritise proximity to Jebel Ali, Dubai South or DXB.
- Commute and lifestyle. Distances between the south-west and the east are considerable; check your daily route.
- Flexi-desk or physical office. A virtual or shared desk makes location less important; confirm what each package includes.
- Perception. Some industries care about the address (finance, media, technology clusters).
Next steps
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Sources and verification
Area groupings are based on each zone’s published location and the Dubai Development Authority’s description of its districts; reviewed September 2026. The diagram is schematic, not a survey. Map links open a Google Maps search for the zone name.
Dubai free zones map: FAQs
Is there an official map of Dubai free zones?
Each authority publishes its own location and master plan; we are not aware of a single official combined map, so ZoneWise provides a schematic plus links. Confirm addresses on each zone’s site.
Where is JAFZA?
Jebel Ali, in the south-west of Dubai beside Jebel Ali Port. See the JAFZA page.
Where is DMCC?
In Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) along Sheikh Zayed Road. See the DMCC page.
Which Dubai free zones are near the airport?
DAFZ sits beside Dubai International Airport; Dubai South surrounds Al Maktoum International Airport. See DAFZ and Dubai South.
Does location affect licence cost?
It can indirectly — premium addresses usually cost more — but licence cost is set by each authority. Compare the full package, not just the address.
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