Which UAE free zones support Manufacturing & Industrial?

17 UAE free zones support Manufacturing & Industrial: Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, Ajman Free Zone, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, RAKEZ Free Zone, Masdar City Free Zone and 12 more.

What is the lowest cost free zone for Manufacturing & Industrial in the UAE?

The lowest cost free zone for Manufacturing & Industrial is Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, starting at AED 4,999 for Year 1.

Can I do Manufacturing & Industrial in a UAE free zone with 100% foreign ownership?

Yes. All UAE free zones allow 100% foreign ownership for Manufacturing & Industrial activities. No local sponsor is required.

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Best UAE Free Zones for Manufacturing & Industrial

17 free zones support Manufacturing & Industrial. Compare costs, processing times, and bank approval rates.

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Cheapest Pick

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone — from AED 4,999/year · 1-2 days · 88% bank approval

Free Zones Supporting Manufacturing & Industrial (17)

Zone	Cheapest Year 1	Speed	Banking	Rating
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone	AED 4,999	1-2 days	88%	4.4	View Costs
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park	AED 5,510	5-10 days	85%	4.0	View Costs
Ajman Free Zone	AED 5,555	1-3 days	85%	4.1	View Costs
RAKEZ Free Zone	AED 6,000	3-4 days	90%	4.4	View Costs
Masdar City Free Zone	AED 7,000	3-5 days	87%	4.2	View Costs
KIZAD - Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi	AED 9,450	3-7 days	86%	4.6	View Costs
RAK Maritime City	AED 10,000	2-4 days	83%	4.0	View Costs
Dubai Industrial City	AED 12,000	3-5 days	86%	4.0	View Costs
Dubai Maritime City	AED 12,000	3-5 days	85%	4.0	View Costs
Hamriyah Free Zone	AED 12,000	2-4 days	85%	4.0	View Costs
Dubai Auto Zone	AED 12,000	2-4 days	85%	3.8	View Costs
Dubai South Free Zone	AED 12,500	2-4 days	88%	3.6	View Costs
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone	AED 13,100	1-3 days	84%	4.1	View Costs
Dubai Silicon Oasis	AED 18,500	2-4 days	90%	4.1	View Costs
Fujairah Free Zone	AED 21,500	2-4 days	85%	3.7	View Costs
JAFZA - Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority	AED 40,211	3-5 days	91%	4.0	View Costs
DMCC - Dubai Multi Commodities Centre	AED 49,004	3-5 days	92%	4.2	View Costs