UAE Free Zones

Dubai World Central (DWC) [Dubai South Free Zone]

The spirit of entrepreneurship and visionary foresight has been the hallmark of Dubai’s meteoric rise as a preeminent global destination. From the creation of Port Rashid to the Dubai Metro, the emirate has a tradition of investing in its future and developing the infrastructure necessary to spark future growth and further diversification of its economy. Dubai World Central is a continuation of this legacy.

The strategic underpinning of the master-planned development is based on three key factors: Dubai’s geographic location, the increasing importance of airports and the region’s booming aviation sector.

STRATEGIC LOCATION

DWC further cements Dubai’s leading position as a logistics and trade hub. It takes advantage of Jebel Ali Port (the largest container port between Singapore and Rotterdam) and seamlessly connects it to Al Maktoum International Airport through the dedicated Dubai Logistics Corridor. This forms a single custom-bonded zone, reducing time on the ground and accelerating the flow of sea-to-air/ air-to-sea cargo. With direct access to the major trans-emirate road networks, DWC is a true multimodal logistics platform providing unprecedented levels of connectivity, speed and efficiency.

At Dubai South, you will find the ideal urban ecosystem that enables your business to save significantly on time and money.

Room to Grow & Expand

As a self-sustained and integrated city, Dubai South is able to provide you with a wide range of offerings to suit your unique needs:
• A selection of thriving industries ranging from the aviation industry to retail, hospitality, food and beverage all the way to education and information technology.
• A versatile range of products customized to fit your needs, such as shell & core, fitted-out, and custom built offices spaces, industrial facilities and commercial buildings for lease or rent.

AIRPORT BUILT FOR THE FUTURE

At the heart of DWC is the Al Maktoum International Airport.

Business Jet Operations

With the ability to build bespoke facilities separate from commercial and cargo operations, FBO operators can offer a world-class experience for their discerning clientele.

Aviation Education

Cluster Emirates Flight Academy (EFA) anchors the Aviation Education Cluster. EFA aims to train the next generation of pilots and is currently in development. The surrounding plots around the academy are reserved for leading aviation education institutions that will help to train and educate the highly qualified professionals necessary to power the region’s dynamic aviation sector.

Dubai Airshow

Starting in 2013, the Dubai Airshow will be permanently hosted at Dubai World Central. The exhibition will feature a larger static park, improved parking and more catering facilities as compared to previous editions. With the total order book in 2011 exceeding $63 billion, the Dubai Airshow is undoubtedly the region’s leading aerospace event.

Hospitality

A range of hospitality and leisure amenities are being planned to facilitate the business operations of the Aviation District. From hotels to fitness clubs, the hospitality zone aims to be a flexible offering that can accommodate the unique needs of pilots, crew and support staff during their stay in Dubai.

MRO

Eight MRO Code F plots are currently available in Phase 1. Ideally situated, no other development in the region provides the world-class infrastructure or the expandability as the Aviation District at Dubai World Central.

Light Industry

A special zone has been designated to support the growth of the aviation-related light manufacturing sector. Given the dynamic growth of the overall aviation industry projected for the region and the UAE in particular, the Aviation District’s location, advanced infrastructure and true multimodal access make it the perfect place to take advantage of the business opportunities.

A MULTIMODAL LOGISTICS PLATFORM

The DWC Logistics District is situated adjacent to the Al Maktoum International Airport and enables fast-cycle logistics businesses to better control their inventory and create greater efficiencies across their supply chain. With the necessary infrastructure, space, facilities and access in place, it is perfectly suited as an effective distribution or global supply chain hub for the Middle Eastern, Southeast European, CIS, Indian sub-continent and African markets. 

Currently the Logistics District / Dubai South Free Zone advantages offers:

• Shared warehouses and dedicated plots for freight forwarders
• Plots for logistics businesses
• Plots for integrator facilities including light manufacturing
• Offices and commercial buildings for lease
• A FreeZone with 100% ownership, free capital transfer and zero taxes
• 0% corporate and personal income tax rate guaranteed for 50 years
• 100% business ownership
• 100% capital repatriation
• Licenses for a full range of business activities
• No currency restrictions
• Regulated environment

• Submit application form and legal documents
• Name & activity approval
• Company registration
• Invoice payment
• Sign & collect registration certificates, license & lease

SELF-CONTAINED ECOSYSTEM

The scale and scope of Dubai World Central are reflective of the Government of Dubai’s desire to stay ahead of the demand curve. Instead of putting itself in position to play catch-up, Dubai World Central proactively prepares for the future.