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Dubai South company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Aviation, logistics, e-commerce, and future-city free zone near Al Maktoum International Airport. Dubai South is a major Dubai development built around Al Maktoum International Airport, logistics corridors, residential districts, and aviation-linked business. It is suited to companies that want access to the future airport and Dubai's southern logistics ecosystem.

Dubai South free zone business district

Dubai South free zone overview

Dubai South is a major Dubai development built around Al Maktoum International Airport, logistics corridors, residential districts, and aviation-linked business. It is suited to companies that want access to the future airport and Dubai's southern logistics ecosystem.

Official authority details

AuthorityDubai South
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationDubai South, Dubai
Official websitewww.dubaisouth.ae/

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Dubai South, Dubai

Nearby access: Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, Expo City Dubai

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Industries supported

  • Aviation
  • Logistics
  • E-commerce
  • Trading
  • Real estate
  • Professional services

Business activities

  • Logistics services
  • Aviation support
  • Trading
  • E-commerce fulfillment
  • Consultancy
  • Warehousing

License types

  • Trading
  • Service
  • Logistics
  • Industrial
  • E-commerce

Visa eligibility

Depends on license and facility size

Office solutions

Smart desks, offices, business center units, and commercial spaces

Warehousing options

Warehouses, logistics units, and land options

Company setup process

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations

Required documents

  • Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
  • Passport-size photo and contact details
  • Proposed trade name and business activity list
  • Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities

Setup timelines

1 to 3 weeks is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

AED 15,000 to AED 60,000+ typical starting range. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.

Advantages

  • Airport and logistics positioning
  • Dubai address
  • Warehouse options
  • Good for e-commerce fulfillment
  • Scalable facilities

Disadvantages

  • Some areas are still developing
  • Not as central as older Dubai districts
  • Costs vary widely by facility

Nearby airports and ports

Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, Expo City Dubai

Contact information

For direct authority information, visit Dubai South official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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