Dubai South Free Zone ( was known as Dubai World Central) is a development currently under construction, which will serve as an economic zone to support so many activities including logistics, aviation, commercial, exhibition, humanitarian, residential and other related businesses around Al Maktoum International Airport. Dubai South has a planned annual capacity of 12 million tons of cargo and 160 million passengers. The construction area is 145 square kilometers, almost two times the size of Hong Kong Island.

Dubai South –The City of You – is an emerging 145 sq. km master-planned city based on the happiness of the individual.

Identified as the emirate’s flagship urban project, Dubai South is center on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. According to Dubai South officials, the royal vision reflect in the themes of Dubai Plan 2021, which apply to Dubai South as follows.

To become a city of happy, creative and empowered people.

To become the preferred place to live, work and invest.

To create an inclusive and cohesive society.

To build a smart and sustainable city.

To become a central hub in the global economy.

Dubai South Free Zone master plan:

Aviation District

The 6.7 sq. km Aviation District serves as an Integrated Aviation Eco System dedicated to the aviation sector. The District is also the permanent home of the Dubai Airshow, the Middle East Business Aviation Show and the VIP Terminal.

Logistics District

The Logistics District is a multimodal platform for companies affiliated to the supply chain. The district offers build-to-suit as well as ready-to-use facilities designed to serve contract logistics, integrators, freight-forwarders, and agents. Airside access to the Al Maktoum International Airport facilitates air cargo operations.

Business Park

The Business Park offers flexible office spaces – from start-ups to SMEs and large corporations – in diverse sectors. It also features a business center that provides office solutions operating 24/7.

Business facilities in Dubai South:

  • 100% tax – free operations
  • Full foreign ownership.
  • 100% repatriation of capital as well as profits.
  • 0% tax as well as no duty tax for import and export.
  • Flexible commercial lease terms.
  • A Wide range of business activities available in this zone
  • Minimum documentation required to set up a business.
  • Direct access to Jebel Ali Sea Port and Al Maktoum Airport.
  • No proof of share capital.
  • no currency restrictions.
  • very competitive rates.
  • State of the art facilities.

Types of licenses available in Dubai South:

  • Industrial License: light manufacturing activities.
  • Logistics License: issue only for logistics services.
  • Trading & General Trading License: import; export, distribution and storage of specific products specified in the License; sale of the products within the UAE market through a local distributor.
  • Service License: issued for services specified in the License within the Dubai South, but not restricted to Education License: educational and social services; educational and training, and educational consultancy services.