Strategically Located Free Zone with Direct Port and Airport Access for Global Trade, Logistics, and Light Manufacturing

Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ), located adjacent to the Port of Fujairah and just minutes from Fujairah International Airport, offers unmatched connectivity to global shipping lanes outside the Strait of Hormuz. Known for its flexibility, low-cost operations, and investor-friendly setup, FFZ supports a wide range of industries — from logistics and trading to light manufacturing, energy, and IT services.

Core Benefits for All Industries

Strategic Advantages:

• 100% Foreign Ownership & Zero Personal Income Tax: No local sponsor needed; income remains untaxed for individuals.
• Customs-Free Trade: No import/export duties on goods processed within the free zone.
• Strategic Logistics Hub: Direct adjacency to the Port of Fujairah empowers global shipping and bunkering access.
• Excellent Connectivity: Near Fujairah International Airport, plus major national highways linking to GCC markets.
• Rapid License Setup: Efficient application process enabling license issuance in as little as 1–2 working days.

Benefits to Different Industries

Trading & Logistics Industry

Specialized Benefits: 

• Immediate Access to a Global Maritime Powerhouse: Direct adjacency to the multi-purpose Port of Fujairah (handled over 130 million tons in 2023, 4,800+ vessels), ideal for efficient handling of bulk, containerized (720,000 TEUs/annum), and oil cargo, boosting supply chain efficiency.
• Comprehensive Warehousing & Storage: Wide range of customizable storage, including general, customs-bonded, temperature-controlled, and hazardous goods facilities. Features almost 18 million cubic meters of oil storage and 300,000 tons of grain storage, ensuring product integrity.
• Multimodal Transport Access: Global Reach: Seamless land-air-sea connectivity to GCC and international markets. Direct route to the Gulf of Oman bypasses the Strait of Hormuz (20% of global petroleum/LNG trade in 2024), reducing insurance costs and supply chain risks. Connected to Etihad Rail for enhanced land connectivity.

Key Opportunities:

• Bulk Goods Import/Export: Dominating High-Volume Trade: Perfect for high-volume commodity trade, leveraging the Port of Fujairah’s 6,000 tons/hour dry bulk loading capacity. With India as the second-largest importer of dry bulk (359 MMT in 2023), it’s a vital gateway to the multi-trillion-dollar global commodities market.
• Petroleum Trading and Bunkering: Leading the Energy Hub: Capitalize on proximity to the Port of Fujairah, a top-three global bunkering hub with 18 million cbm oil storage. Ideal for petroleum product trading and ship bunkering (global bunker fuel market projected to reach $268.92 billion by 2033), supported by the world’s largest crude oil storage facility under construction.
• Re-export Hub for Africa and Asia: Gateway to Emerging Markets: Strategic location and efficient logistics make Fujairah an ideal re-export gateway to high-growth African and Asian markets. Position your business to serve a combined population of over 4 billion, tapping into rapidly developing consumer bases.

Light Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Infrastructure Benefits:

• Customizable Industrial Land: Flexible, customizable plots (from small to expansive) with long-term leasing for light industrial units, fabrication, and packaging. This allows optimized layouts, potentially improving production flow by 15-20%, and provides space for future expansion.
• Low-Cost Utilities & Labor: Readily available and affordable electricity, water, and cost-effective skilled labor. This leads to significant operational savings of 10-25% for price-sensitive manufacturers, directly enhancing profitability and competitiveness.
• Quick Setup: Streamlined processes and fast-track permissions for factory setup and operational commencement, potentially reducing setup times by up to 50%, accelerating time to market, and capitalizing on opportunities faster.

Industry Applications:

• Electronics Assembly & Packaging: Ideal for precision assembly, testing, and packaging of electronic components and devices. Facilities provide clean environments, reliable power, and skilled labor to serve this rapidly expanding sector (global electronic manufacturing services (EMS) market projected to grow from $647.18 billion in 2025 to $863.13 billion by 2030, at a 5.93% CAGR).
• Food Processing & Packaging: Supports advanced operations for processing, preparation, and hygienic packaging of food products. Infrastructure meets stringent food safety standards with temperature control, clean environments, and efficient logistics for this vital industry (global food packaging market forecast to reach $562.32 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9%).
• Consumer Goods Manufacturing: Suitable for high-volume production of consumer goods. Low-cost environment, quick setup, and efficient distribution routes are ideal for manufacturers in the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market (projected to grow from $4.94 trillion in 2025 to $7.56 trillion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.44%).

Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Sector

Sector-Specific Advantages:

• Close Proximity to Fujairah Oil Terminal & Port Infrastructure: Direct access to Fujairah Oil Terminal (1.17 million cubic meters onshore storage) and Port of Fujairah (top three bunkering hub, handling over 130 million tons in 2023), reducing logistical costs by 15-20% and vessel turnaround times by 25% for efficient oil storage, trading, and downstream activities.
• Customs-Free Environment: Highly advantageous for petroleum product re-export and value-added operations like blending, eliminating customs duties and complexities for 5-10% cost reductions and more competitive global trade.
• Safety-Compliant Facilities: Meticulously designed infrastructure adheres to stringent international safety standards for hazardous goods and chemical storage, protecting personnel and assets, and mitigating operational risks by over 99%.

Business Activities:

• Petroleum Trading & Bunkering: Facilitates petroleum product trade and ship bunkering services, capitalizing on Fujairah’s position as a leading bunkering port outside the Strait of Hormuz. The global crude oil market was valued at $2.6 trillion in 2023, and the global marine bunker oil market reached $151 billion in 2023.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additives Packaging: Perfectly suited for packaging lubricants and fuel additives, leveraging access to raw petroleum products and efficient distribution channels. The global lubricants market was valued at $172.13 billion in 2023, and the global fuel additives market reached $9.15 billion in 2023.
• Tank Leasing and Terminal Operations: Ideal for businesses in storage tank leasing and efficient management of oil and gas terminal operations. The global oil storage fee rental market was valued at $9.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $13.7 billion by 2032, with Fujairah’s total commercial oil storage nearing 18 million cubic meters.

Service-Based & Freelance Businesses

Operational Support:

• Affordable Flexi-Desk Packages: Cost-effective entry into the UAE market for solo entrepreneurs, consultants, and offshore providers, saving 40-60% annually on office rentals.
• No Physical Office Requirement: Virtual office options offer ultimate flexibility for global consulting firms, marketing agencies, and media companies, providing a prestigious UAE address while minimizing infrastructure costs.
• Quick Visa Processing: Streamlined visa and sponsor services reduce processing times by up to 50%, enabling faster talent deployment for freelancers and small teams.

Common Activities:

• IT and Digital Services: Ideal for businesses in software development, app creation, cybersecurity, and cloud services, capitalizing on the UAE’s digital transformation market (estimated at $1.57 billion in 2025, projected to reach $3.29 billion by 2030, 16% CAGR).
• Management Consulting: Perfect for firms providing strategic advice and business development support, leveraging the UAE business management consulting market (reached $2.6 billion in 2024, projected to reach $8.1 billion by 2033, 12.7% CAGR).
• Creative and Marketing Agencies: Highly suitable for agencies specializing in branding, digital marketing, content creation, and graphic design, thriving in the Middle East marketing and advertising market (estimated at $8.18 billion in 2025, expected to reach $10.78 billion by 2031, 4.71% CAGR).

E-commerce & Digital Trade

Operational Support:

• Affordable Flexi-Desk Packages: Cost-effective entry into the UAE market, saving solo entrepreneurs, consultants, and offshore providers 40-60% annually on office rentals compared to traditional spaces, allowing more resources for business development. These often include furnished spaces, internet, and access to shared facilities like meeting rooms.
• No Physical Office Requirement: Virtual office options offer ultimate flexibility for global consulting firms, marketing agencies, and media companies operating remotely. This setup provides a prestigious UAE business address and mail handling, minimizing infrastructure costs and eliminating geographical constraints.
• Quick Visa Processing: Streamlined visa and sponsor services reduce processing times by up to 50% for freelancers and small teams, ensuring faster talent deployment and enabling quick capitalization on market opportunities in the UAE.

Common Activities:

• IT and Digital Services: Ideal for businesses in software development, app creation, cybersecurity, and cloud services, leveraging the growing UAE digital transformation market (estimated at USD 1.57 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 3.29 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 16%).
• Management Consulting: Perfect for firms providing strategic advice and business development support to diverse industries. The UAE business management consulting service market reached USD 2.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 8.1 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.7%.
• Creative and Marketing Agencies: Highly suitable for agencies specializing in branding, digital marketing, content creation, and graphic design. The Middle East marketing and advertising agency market is estimated at USD 8.18 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 10.78 billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.71%, supporting agile agencies in a rapidly growing region.

Why Choose Fujairah Free Zone?

Strategic Location:

• Only UAE Port on the Eastern Seaboard: Fujairah Free Zone benefits from being the only UAE port located on the eastern seaboard, providing direct and immediate access to the vital Indian Ocean routes, which is crucial for international trade.
• Avoids Congestion of Strait of Hormuz: Its unique geographical position means it bypasses the congested and politically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, offering a secure and efficient alternative for maritime shipping and reducing transit times and potential risks.
• Gateway to Emerging Markets in East Africa, CIS, and South Asia: This strategic location makes Fujairah an excellent gateway to rapidly growing emerging markets in East Africa, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and South Asia, opening up vast trade opportunities.

Business Support Services:

• One-Stop-Shop for Business Licensing, Visa, and Customs Services: Fujairah Free Zone provides a comprehensive one-stop-shop approach for all essential business services, including licensing, visa processing, and customs procedures, significantly simplifying the setup and ongoing operations.
• On-Site Banking, Postal, Telecom, and Courier Services: Businesses benefit from the convenience of having on-site access to crucial support services such as banking facilities, postal services, telecommunications, and reliable courier services, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Multilingual Client Support and Business Center Facilities: The free zone offers multilingual client support to cater to its diverse international investor base, along with well-equipped business center facilities for meetings, administrative tasks, and networking.

Cost-Effectiveness:

• One of the Most Affordable Free Zones in the UAE: Fujairah Free Zone is recognized as one of the most cost-effective free zones in the UAE, providing an attractive option for businesses looking to minimize their initial investment and operational expenses.
• Flexible Lease Terms with Various Office, Warehouse, and Land Options: It offers flexible lease terms and a wide range of facility options, including offices, warehouses, and land parcels, allowing businesses to choose solutions that perfectly match their budget and operational scale.
• No Hidden Fees, with Transparent Pricing for Renewals and Services: Businesses can plan their finances with confidence, as the free zone maintains a policy of no hidden fees and offers transparent pricing for all renewals and additional services, ensuring predictability in costs.

Fujairah Free Zone is rapidly evolving as a strategic trade and industrial hub for companies seeking global reach, port access, and a cost-effective business environment, making it an ideal choice for startups, SMEs, and international firms alike.