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
Location map
Nearby access: Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, Expo City Dubai
Open map searchIndustries 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
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- 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.