KIZAD free zone overview
KIZAD, now part of KEZAD Group, is an Abu Dhabi industrial and logistics zone built around Khalifa Port connectivity. It is best for manufacturing, distribution, food, metals, polymers, automotive, and large-scale facility projects.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi International Airport, E11 highway
Open map searchIndustries supported
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Food
- Metals
- Automotive
- Polymers
- Life sciences
Business activities
- Industrial production
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Food processing
- Assembly
- Regional logistics
License types
- Industrial
- Trading
- Service
- Logistics
Visa eligibility
Scales with facility and labor plan
Office solutions
Administrative offices and business support facilities
Warehousing options
Warehouses, light industrial units, plots, and build-to-suit facilities
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
3 to 8 weeks depending on project is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 30,000 to AED 200,000+ depending on land and facility. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.
Advantages
- Khalifa Port access
- Large industrial land
- Abu Dhabi government ecosystem
- Strong for manufacturing
- Scalable utilities
Disadvantages
- Not suitable for tiny desk-only startups
- Project setup can be more detailed
- Industrial approvals and leases need planning
Nearby airports and ports
Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi International Airport, E11 highway
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit KIZAD official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.