Dubai’s Dedicated Free Zone for Clean Energy, Sustainability, and Environmental Innovation

EnPark, a business park under Dubai Science Park and part of TECOM Group, is a specialized free zone that supports companies advancing clean energy, sustainable technologies, and green innovation. Designed to nurture environmental startups, SMEs, and multinationals, EnPark offers purpose-built infrastructure, regulatory support, and an ecosystem aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy and green economy vision.

Core Benefits for All Industries

Strategic Advantages:

• 100% foreign ownership with full profit and capital repatriation allowed.
• 0% personal income tax; corporate tax exemption may apply based on qualifying income and UAE tax regulations.
• Access to sustainability-driven infrastructure, including LEED-certified buildings and green utilities.
• Prime location in Dubai Science Park, close to leading research centers, academic institutions, and innovation hubs.
• Embedded within the UAE’s Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative, supporting eco-conscious and future-ready industries.

Benefits to Different Industries

Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Industry

Sector-Specific Benefits:

• Specialized Licensing: ENPARK offers clean energy-focused licenses (e.g., solar, wind, storage), enabling regulatory clarity for diverse sustainability ventures. Aligned with UAE goals, Masdar targets 100+ GW capacity by 2030.
• R&D-Ready Facilities: Companies gain access to dedicated laboratory, testing, and prototyping spaces, crucial for innovation. Masdar City itself operates with a 10 MW solar PV plant and 1 MW rooftop solar panels, displacing 15,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually and demonstrating a living lab environment for new technologies.
• Strong Government Support: The UAE is highly committed to clean energy, aiming to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 (from 14 GW to 44 GW) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This strategic alignment includes significant investments exceeding AED 45 billion in completed new and renewable energy projects and potential grants, fostering public-private collaboration.

Industry Opportunities:

The supportive environment and strategic focus create numerous opportunities for:

• Solar Panel & Battery System Providers: High demand for manufacturing, supply, installation, and maintenance, driven by projects like the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will power 800,000 homes by 2030.
• EV Infrastructure & Smart Grid Firms: Significant opportunities in developing and deploying EV charging infrastructure and smart grid technologies as the UAE targets a 42-45% increase in energy consumption efficiency by 2050.
• Waste-to-Energy & Clean Fuel Startups: Growing interest in innovative waste-to-energy technologies and clean fuels like green hydrogen, with the UAE aiming to produce 1.4 million tons of low-emission hydrogen per annum by 2031.

Environmental Services & Consultancy

Targeted Support:

• Specialized Licensing: Dubai’s free zones offer specific licenses for critical environmental services (EIA, Waste Management, Green Building Advisory), ensuring regulatory clarity. This alignment supports Dubai Municipality’s aim to have 100% of new buildings adhere to Green Building Regulations, with a reported 30-40% reduction in energy use in new buildings compared to pre-2014.
• Enhanced Networking Access: Businesses benefit from collaboration opportunities with key stakeholders like Dubai Municipality (which conducted over 7,000 inspections in 2023 to ensure environmental compliance) and Trakhees EHS. This access fosters partnerships and keeps businesses informed on policy updates, vital in a rapidly evolving environmental landscape.
• Policy-Friendly Zone: Operating in a free zone focused on sustainability means direct alignment with UAE Federal laws and Dubai Municipality environmental regulations. This facilitates compliance and leverages government initiatives like the UAE Green Agenda 2030 and Dubai’s Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041, which boasts an AED 74.5 billion budget, with AED 70.5 billion from the private sector.

Ideal Activities:

• EIA and ESG Reporting Firms: High demand for conducting Environmental Impact Assessments and providing ESG reporting services, driven by the UAE’s increasing focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility. Dubai is actively pursuing ESG integration in its economic growth, reflecting a strong market for these services.
• Circular Economy & Recycling Consultancies: Significant opportunities in implementing circular economy principles, waste reduction, and recycling programs. Dubai’s Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 aims to transform 45% of municipal waste into renewable energy by 2041, with the Warsan Waste-to-Energy project treating 2 million tons of solid waste annually.
• Environmental Certification & LEED Advisory Services: A Growing market for firms guiding businesses in achieving environmental certifications like ISO 14001 (with a growing trend of certifications in the UAE) and green building certifications such as LEED and Al Sa’fat. As of October 2024, Dubai has over 600 LEED-certified buildings, indicating a strong demand for advisory services in this area.

Sustainable Architecture & Green Construction

Built Environment Focus:

• Green Design Licensing: Offers tailored licenses for sustainable built environments (eco-conscious architecture, sustainable landscape design, energy modeling, smart infrastructure), ensuring clear regulatory frameworks. This aligns with Dubai’s mandate for 100% of new buildings to adhere to Green Building Regulations, which can lead to a 30-40% reduction in energy use in new constructions.
• LEED-Inspired Facilities: Companies can operate from buildings designed for energy and water efficiency, mirroring LEED principles. As of Q3 2023, LEED-certified assets in Dubai had an average occupancy rate of 96.2% (vs. 90.6% for non-certified) and commanded a 34.3% premium in rental rates, demonstrating tangible operational benefits.
• Integrated Ecosystem: Fosters collaboration with material science companies, urban designers, and sustainability researchers. This collaborative environment supports holistic, sustainable development, contributing to the UAE’s goal of reaching AED 15.51 billion in green building market size by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.42%.

Common Firms:

• Eco-conscious Architecture Firms: Specializing in designing buildings that minimize environmental impact and optimize resource efficiency, addressing the fact that the built environment accounts for around 39% of global energy-related emissions.
• Smart City & Infrastructure Designers: Companies focusing on intelligent urban environments and infrastructure projects that integrate sustainable technologies. Dubai notably ranked 4th globally in the IMD Smart City Index 2025, with significant investments in initiatives like intelligent traffic management (reducing congestion by up to 25%).
• Material Innovators (e.g., bio-based, recycled composites): Businesses developing sustainable building materials to reduce construction’s carbon footprint. The UAE market for recycled plastics in green building materials is expected to reach US$80.0 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2025 to 2033.

Agritech & Sustainable Food Innovation

Ecosystem Benefits:

• Urban Farming & Controlled Environment Support: Free zones offer specialized licensing and infrastructure for advanced agriculture, like vertical farming and hydroponics. These methods reduce water consumption by up to 95% compared to traditional farming and significantly minimize land use (e.g., yielding up to 10 times more crops per square meter).
• Strong Supply Chain Integration: Businesses gain direct collaboration opportunities with Dubai’s robust food security programs, aligned with the National Food Security Strategy 2051, which aims to make the UAE among the top 10 countries in the Global Food Security Index by 2021 (achieved) and the world’s best by 2051. Initiatives like Food Tech Valley unite the entire food and agriculture ecosystem, fostering partnerships to strengthen the food value chain and reduce import dependency (currently, the UAE is 80% reliant on food imports).
• Access to R&D Support: Companies tie into innovation hubs like Dubai Science Park and initiatives such as Silal Innovation Oasis and Food Tech Valley’s R&D Centre, providing dedicated research facilities and fostering experimentation and incubation. The Emirates Development Bank (EDB) increased its financing to the industrial sector, including agritech, by 80% in 2023, reaching AED 4.3 billion.

Applications:

• Indoor Farming & Aquaponics Companies: Businesses specializing in controlled environment agriculture, producing fresh produce with high efficiency and potentially integrating fish farming for symbiotic systems, tapping into the growing demand for local, fresh food.
• Agri-biotech & Precision Agriculture Startups: Companies focused on developing biotechnological solutions (e.g., drought-resistant seeds, bio-pesticides) and implementing precision farming technologies like AI and IoT sensors. The global precision farming market is expected to grow from USD 11.38 billion in 2025 to USD 21.45 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 9.5%, reflecting significant growth opportunities.
• Sustainable Food Processing & Packaging Innovators: Businesses developing sustainable methods for food processing, waste reduction, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The UAE’s Circular Economy Policy 2031 aims to divert 75% of waste from landfills by 2030, creating a strong market for sustainable packaging and waste reduction solutions in the food sector.

Education, Research & Advocacy

Knowledge Economy Integration:

• Specialized Green Training Licenses: Free zones offer tailored licenses for green training and environmental education, from workshops to academic programs. This aligns with the UAE’s strong emphasis on building a knowledge-based, green economy, which aims to increase its contribution to GDP to 5% by 2026.
• Support for Policy Think Tanks: The UAE actively supports organizations in advocacy, sustainability policy development, and climate data centers. The government’s commitment to strategies like the UAE Green Agenda 2030 and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 provides a favorable environment for think tanks to contribute to policy formulation and data-driven solutions.
• Robust Community Collaboration: Entities can readily engage in green awareness campaigns (e.g., Dubai Municipality conducts extensive public awareness programs), eco-tourism, and public-private research projects. Initiatives like the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s Sustainable Schools Initiative have engaged nearly 150 schools, fostering environmental stewardship across the UAE.

Ideal Entities:

• Sustainability Training Institutes: Organizations providing specialized courses and certifications in sustainability, environmental management, green building, renewable energy, and ESG. The demand for sustainability experts in the UAE’s job market is reportedly high and growing.
• Climate Advocacy Groups & NGOs: Non-governmental organizations focused on raising awareness about climate change and advocating for policy changes. Groups like the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) have been active since 1991, with significant community outreach programs.
• Environmental Publishing & Research Organizations: Entities conducting environmental research, publishing scientific findings, and creating educational content. UAE government bodies like the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) actively partner with research organizations to advance environmental knowledge and policy.

Why Choose EnPark?

Alignment with National Strategy:

• Supports UAE Net Zero 2050: Directly aligns with the UAE’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the first MENA nation to do so. This opens doors to significant government support and partnerships for decarbonization efforts.
• Drives Green Agenda 2030: Encourages partnerships aligned with the UAE Green Agenda 2030, a framework with five strategic objectives aimed at clean energy and a sustainable environment, fostering cross-sector collaboration.
• Accelerates Dubai’s Clean Energy 2050: Acts as a key accelerator for Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy, aiming for 75% of energy from clean sources by 2050, benefiting from initiatives like the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

Business Enablers:

• Fast-Track Licensing & Visas (TECOM): Offers efficient fast-track licensing and visa services via TECOM’s “axs Smart Services,” streamlining setup for businesses and professionals.
• Flexible Space Models: Provides diverse infrastructure including shared labs, co-working spaces, and green offices (often LEED-certified), designed for up to 30% energy and water efficiency.
• Funding & Partnership Access: Facilitates access to funding, grants, and partnership opportunities with local and global sustainability stakeholders, supported by government alignment and strategic focus.

Community & Collaboration:

• Multi-Sector Innovation Cluster: Located within a broader science and innovation cluster (Dubai Science Park), fostering rich interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Creates opportunities to collaborate with innovators in biotech, pharma, and engineering, essential for integrated sustainability solutions.
• Sustainable Initiative Participation: Enables regular participation in Dubai Sustainable City initiatives, EXPO Legacy Projects (like Expo City Dubai, targeting net-zero operations), and global climate conferences, offering high visibility and networking.