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General Information
Dubai Airport Free Zone was
established in 1996 as a part of the Dubai Government's strategic plan to be an
investment driven economy. Dubai Airport Free Zone is one of the fastest
growing free zones in the region and is currently home to over 1300 companies
from various industry sectors, including aviation industry, pharmaceutical
products, logistics & freight, jewelry, IT and mobile phones accessories.
International investors can
enjoy dynamic growth through Dubai Airport Free Zone's excellent incentive
packages including 100% tax exemption, 100% foreign ownership and no currency
restrictions. Located strategically within the boundaries of Dubai
International Airport, Dubai Airport Free Zone offers a range of modern
facilities with a state-of-the art infrastructure.
Location
Dubai Airport Free Zone is
located in the emirate of Dubai, which has rapidly risen to the proud position
of being the business and commercial hub of the Gulf and Middle East. Dubai has
established a position of leadership in the economic development of the region.
Moreover, Dubai's strategic location offers access to developing markets with
over 1.5 billion consumers - encompassing the member states of the Gulf
Co-operation Council (GCC), other Arab countries, the Asian subcontinent, parts
of Africa and Europe, and countries of the Common wealth of Independent States
(CIS).
Service providers
One of Dubai Airport Free Zone's
strengths lies in its location within the boundaries of Dubai International
Airport, one of the fastest growing airports in the world. The airport
currently services over 120 airlines serving more than 200 destinations
worldwide, and is considered the Middle East's premier airport. According to
projections, 60 million passengers are expected to use Dubai International
Airport by 2010.
Located adjacent to Dubai
International Airport, and therefore within easy access of Dubai Airport Free
Zone, the Dubai Cargo Village is a state of art complex with the capability of
handling 1.5 million tones of freight annually.
Dnata's Free Zone Logistics
Centre (FLC), a dedicated freighter terminal for both scheduled and charter
operators, is located in the Dubai Airport Free Zone. It offers flexible,
cost-effective handling options, as well as an efficient link between the Free
Zone community and Dubai's main cargo terminal in the Cargo Village. The FLC
has been designated the Dubai Airport Free Zone's community service provider to
act as a conduit for cargo between the aircraft and their own storage areas.
The FLC is located on a 26,000
sqm site, which includes a docking area capable of handling up to 50 trucks.
Some 200 sqm in the FLC is dedicated to specialized storage facilities
including cooler, freezer, vulnerable and valuable storage rooms.
Incentives for investors at
Dubai Airport Free Zone include
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Dubai Airport Free Zone's
location within the boundaries of Dubai International Airport |
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Investors enjoy the facilities
provided by the Dubai Cargo Village and the FLC Air Cargo Terminal |
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Online customer service |
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Investor-oriented management |
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Environmentally-friendly
activities and procedures are actively encouraged |
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On-site customs inspection |
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Companies at Dubai Airport
Free Zone can operate 24 hours a day |
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Easy accessibility to Dubai
Airport Free Zone building and offices within |
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Abundant and inexpensive
energy · Easy availability of inexpensive workforce |
FACILITIES:
Office Units
Dubai Airport Free Zone offers a
wide range of high quality, free-sized offices, available for rent on an annual
basis by advance payment. Investors are permitted to tailor their office units
to their unique requirements, and to create an environment that reflects their
company's identity or corporate branding. Every office unit offers central air-conditioning,
with individual thermostat controls. Also, each office is equipped with a Fiber
Optic Network for high-speed digital lines, UPS, Sprinkler System and an
advanced Fire Detection System which is linked to the Dubai Airport Free Zone
Fire Control Room.
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Wall-to-wall windows |
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Electricity, water and
air-conditioning are provided free of charge |
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Interiors of individual
offices have to be insured by tenants |
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Ample parking facilities are
available for each Office Unit |
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Security available 24 hours a
day |
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Rest-rooms are on each floor |
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Cleaning services are provided
by Dubai Airport Free Zone, and included in the 10% service charge levied
at the time of rental |
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Curtains, carpets,
fire-control system, data and telephone sockets are provided |
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It is the tenant's
responsibility to install any private equipment and maintain the same in
the office unit |
Light Industrial Units
High-quality thermally insulated
and purpose-built units are available at Dubai Airport Free Zone on an annual
rental basis. For tenant convenience, offices are available on the ground and
mezzanine floors of each unit. In addition, a ramped exit and an emergency exit
are located in the rear of every Light Industrial Unit (LIU).
Flexibility of construction
permits tenant's use of the LIU as either a warehouse for storage or
distribution, or as a factory for assembly and light production. If required,
multiple units can be utilized to suit individual requirements.
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LIUs are located conveniently
close to the airport apron |
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Parking space for four cars is
available in front of each LIU |
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Round the clock access |
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Two toilets are provided per
unit |
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Pantry is located in each unit |
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Air-conditioning is provided
in the office areas. Additional installation will be at the tenant's
expense |
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Waste disposal will be
undertaken by Dubai Airport Free Zone |
Types of Trade Licenses
Available
Companies accepted for operation
in Dubai Airport Free Zone will be granted an Industrial License, Trading License
or a Service License by the Free Zone Authority. Companies have the option of
renewing their licenses for a period of either one or three years. More than
one license can be obtained. If such company wishes to conduct business and
sell its product within the UAE it may do so by appointment of a UAE official
distributor or any other company holding a valid trade license.
However, such a company can
obtain the services or products from firms operating in the UAE by itself
without the need of a go-between.
Dubai Airport Free Zone does not
grant General Trade Licenses to companies under any circumstances.
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