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ADAFZ is connected to 142
locations in over 67 countries
70+ shipping routes & 11 rail
destinations

ADAFZ is more
than a business
address

Built around Abu Dhabi’s aviation ecosystem, ADAFZ gives ambitious businesses the space, infrastructure and connections to go further.

From start-ups and entrepreneurs to established global enterprises, companies benefit from a business-friendly environment designed to make establishing, operating and scaling simpler.

Strategic locations, streamlined regulation and world-class infrastructure connect businesses to opportunity across Abu Dhabi, the region and global markets.

More than a place to operate, ADAFZ is a platform for what comes next.

4 Why
businesses
choose ADAFZ

Built for business.
Connected to opportunity.

Strategic Connected

Airport integration : Operate within Abu Dhabi’s airport ecosystem, with airside and landside solutions designed around your business.
Global market access : Connect efficiently to customers, suppliers and opportunities across regional and international markets.
Seamless cargo movement : Benefit from integrated infrastructure that supports the efficient movement of goods.
Multi-modal connectivity : Access established air, road and logistics networks from one strategically connected location.
Close to key business hubs : Stay within easy reach of Abu Dhabi and Dubai while connecting your business to the world.

Scale That Enables Growth

88 million sqm gross land area
Home to 500+ international companies
Developer of integrated airport cities, logistic park and aerotropolis districts
Presence across three airports: Zayed International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Al Ain International Airport
Commercial arm of Abu Dhabi Airports

Aligned with Abu Dhabi's Growth Vision

Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
Aerotropolis-led economic expansion
Industrial and cluster development strategies

Business Friendly Free Zone Environment

100% foreign ownership
0% import and re-export duties
Both freezone and non-freezone frameworks to meet diverse business and operational requirements
Investor-focused regulatory framework
Full beneficiary rights on free zone land
No restrictions on capital repatriation
Dedicated one-stop shop and online portal
VAT exemptions on certain districts

4 Why
businesses
choose ADAFZ

Built for business.
Connected to opportunity.

Strategic Connected
- Airport integration : Operate within Abu Dhabi’s airport ecosystem, with airside and landside solutions designed around your business.
- Global market access : Connect efficiently to customers, suppliers and opportunities across regional and international markets.
- Seamless cargo movement : Benefit from integrated infrastructure that supports the efficient movement of goods.
- Multi-modal connectivity : Access established air, road and logistics networks from one strategically connected location.
- Close to key business hubs : Stay within easy reach of Abu Dhabi and Dubai while connecting your business to the world.
Scale That Enables Growth
- 88 million sqm gross land area
- Home to 500+ international companies
- Developer of integrated airport cities, logistic park and aerotropolis districts
- Presence across three airports: Zayed International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Al Ain International Airport
- Commercial arm of Abu Dhabi Airports
Aligned with Abu Dhabi's Growth Vision
- Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
- Aerotropolis-led economic expansion
- Industrial and cluster development strategies
Business Friendly Free Zone Environment
- 100% foreign ownership
- 0% import and re-export duties
- Both freezone and non-freezone frameworks to meet diverse business and operational requirements
- Investor-focused regulatory framework
- Full beneficiary rights on free zone land
- No restrictions on capital repatriation
- Dedicated one-stop shop and online portal
- VAT exemptions on certain districts

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Three airports . One free zone .
Wherever your business needs to
be in Abu Dhabi , there's an
ADAFZ location close by.

Zayed International
Airport (AUH)

Best For: Offices, Cargo, Tech, Pharma

The flagship hub — offices, warehouses, cargo facilities & more

Al Bateen Executive
Airport (AZI)

Best For: Private Aviation, MRO

Aircraft hangars and aviation services for private jet owners and operators.

Al Ain International
Airport (AAN)

Best For: Manufacturing

Industrial land and factory space, with lower costs and room to build at scale.

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Our Leadership
Guided by Industry Expertise

OUR LEADERSHIP

H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan

Chairman

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone

Ahmed Juma Al Shamisi

Chief Executive Officer

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone

Trusted

A leading multi-sector business and logistics hub.ADAFZ is wholly owned by ADQ, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds and operated by Abu Dhabi Airports, the same team behind Zayed International Airport and the emirate's wider aviation infrastructure.

Our Story

From one airport to three

2012

ADAFZ
is established

Set up as a division of Abu Dhabi Airports, a one-stop shop built around the airport ecosystem.

2014

We Expand to
Three Airports

Zayed International, Al Ain and Al Bateen — a network no other free zone in the region has.

2018

Logistics Park Reaches
500,000 sqm

Abu Dhabi becomes a serious hub for air cargo and regional distribution.

2023

The Midfield
Terminal Opens

A landmark expansion of Zayed International Airport's capacity and connections.

2026

Seven Clusters,
Three Airports, Still Growing

ADAFZ continues expanding — new districts, new industries, for a complete ecosystem.

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Global Connectivity At The Core

4 Hour

flight access to a third of the world's population

8 Hour

flight access to 80% of global markets

Direct Access

to three UAE airports — Zayed International (AUH), Al Bateen Executive (AZI) and Al Ain International (AAN)

Connect

Just 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi city and 60 minutes from Dubai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you get started.

Q.
How long does it take to get a business licence with ADAFZ?
A.
Most applications move from activity selection to licence issuance in a matter of days. Documents are typically reviewed within 48 hours through our digital portal.
Q.
What's included in an ADAFZ business package?
A.
Every package includes registration and licence fees, plus a workspace option ranging from a Smart Desk to an Executive Desk. Depending on your tier, a visa allocation is also included.
Q.
How many business activities can I run under one ADAFZ licence?
A.
You can choose from 900+ approved business activities, and mix multiple activities under a single licence — ideal if your business model spans more than one area
Q.
Can I sponsor employee visas with an ADAFZ free zone licence?
A.
Yes. Visa allocation depends on your package, ranging from no visa on entry-level tiers to multi-visa quotas on higher tiers. You can upgrade your package as your visa needs grow.
Q.
What's the difference between a free zone and mainland licence in Abu Dhabi?
A.
A free zone licence gives you 100% foreign ownership, 0% import and re-export duties, and no restrictions on capital repatriation. It's ideal for international trade, though operating directly in the local UAE market typically requires a mainland licence or a local distributor.

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4 Why
businesses
choose ADAFZ

Built for business.
Connected to opportunity.

Strategic Connected

Airport integration : Operate within Abu Dhabi’s airport ecosystem, with airside and landside solutions designed around your business.
Global market access : Connect efficiently to customers, suppliers and opportunities across regional and international markets.
Seamless cargo movement : Benefit from integrated infrastructure that supports the efficient movement of goods.
Multi-modal connectivity : Access established air, road and logistics networks from one strategically connected location.
Close to key business hubs : Stay within easy reach of Abu Dhabi and Dubai while connecting your business to the world.

Scale That Enables Growth

88 million sqm gross land area
Home to 500+ international companies
Developer of integrated airport cities, logistic park and aerotropolis districts
Presence across three airports: Zayed International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Al Ain International Airport
Commercial arm of Abu Dhabi Airports

Aligned with Abu Dhabi's Growth Vision

Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
Aerotropolis-led economic expansion
Industrial and cluster development strategies

Business Friendly Free Zone Environment

100% foreign ownership
0% import and re-export duties
Both freezone and non-freezone frameworks to meet diverse business and operational requirements
Investor-focused regulatory framework
Full beneficiary rights on free zone land
No restrictions on capital repatriation
Dedicated one-stop shop and online portal
VAT exemptions on certain districts

4 Why
businesses
choose ADAFZ

Built for business.
Connected to opportunity.

Strategic Connected
- Airport integration : Operate within Abu Dhabi’s airport ecosystem, with airside and landside solutions designed around your business.
- Global market access : Connect efficiently to customers, suppliers and opportunities across regional and international markets.
- Seamless cargo movement : Benefit from integrated infrastructure that supports the efficient movement of goods.
- Multi-modal connectivity : Access established air, road and logistics networks from one strategically connected location.
- Close to key business hubs : Stay within easy reach of Abu Dhabi and Dubai while connecting your business to the world.
Scale That Enables Growth
- 88 million sqm gross land area
- Home to 500+ international companies
- Developer of integrated airport cities, logistic park and aerotropolis districts
- Presence across three airports: Zayed International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Al Ain International Airport
- Commercial arm of Abu Dhabi Airports
Aligned with Abu Dhabi's Growth Vision
- Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
- Aerotropolis-led economic expansion
- Industrial and cluster development strategies
Business Friendly Free Zone Environment
- 100% foreign ownership
- 0% import and re-export duties
- Both freezone and non-freezone frameworks to meet diverse business and operational requirements
- Investor-focused regulatory framework
- Full beneficiary rights on free zone land
- No restrictions on capital repatriation
- Dedicated one-stop shop and online portal
- VAT exemptions on certain districts

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ADAFZ is connected to 142 locations in over 67 countries 70+ shipping routes & 11 rail destinations

ADAFZ is more than a business address

4

Why businesses choose ADAFZ

Strategic Connected

Scale That Enables Growth

Aligned with Abu Dhabi's Growth Vision

Business Friendly Free Zone Environment

4

Why businesses choose ADAFZ

Strategic Connected

Scale That Enables Growth

Aligned with Abu Dhabi's Growth Vision

Business Friendly Free Zone Environment

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Three airports . One free zone . Wherever your business needs to be in Abu Dhabi , there's an ADAFZ location close by.

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI)

Al Ain International Airport (AAN)

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Our Leadership Guided by Industry Expertise

H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan

Ahmed Juma Al Shamisi

Trusted

Our Story

ADAFZ is established

We Expand to Three Airports

Logistics Park Reaches 500,000 sqm

The Midfield Terminal Opens

Seven Clusters, Three Airports, Still Growing

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Global Connectivity At The Core

4 Hour

8 Hour

Direct Access

Connect

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Frequently Asked Questions

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4

Why businesses choose ADAFZ

Strategic Connected

Scale That Enables Growth

Aligned with Abu Dhabi's Growth Vision

Business Friendly Free Zone Environment

4

Why businesses choose ADAFZ

Strategic Connected

Scale That Enables Growth

Aligned with Abu Dhabi's Growth Vision

Business Friendly Free Zone Environment

Three airports . One free zone . Wherever your business needs to be in Abu Dhabi , there's an ADAFZ location close by.

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI)

Al Ain International Airport (AAN)

Our Story

ADAFZ is established

We Expand to Three Airports

Logistics Park Reaches 500,000 sqm

The Midfield Terminal Opens

Seven Clusters, Three Airports, Still Growing

Global Connectivity At The Core

4 Hour

8 Hour

Direct Access

Connect

Frequently Asked Questions

ADAFZ is connected to 142
locations in over 67 countries
70+ shipping routes & 11 rail
destinations

ADAFZ is more
than a business
address

Why
businesses
choose ADAFZ

Why
businesses
choose ADAFZ

Three airports . One free zone .
Wherever your business needs to
be in Abu Dhabi , there's an
ADAFZ location close by.

Zayed International
Airport (AUH)

Al Bateen Executive
Airport (AZI)

Al Ain International
Airport (AAN)

Our Leadership
Guided by Industry Expertise

ADAFZ
is established

We Expand to
Three Airports

Logistics Park Reaches
500,000 sqm

The Midfield
Terminal Opens

Seven Clusters,
Three Airports, Still Growing

Why
businesses
choose ADAFZ

Why
businesses
choose ADAFZ

Three airports . One free zone .
Wherever your business needs to
be in Abu Dhabi , there's an
ADAFZ location close by.

Zayed International
Airport (AUH)

Al Bateen Executive
Airport (AZI)

Al Ain International
Airport (AAN)

ADAFZ
is established

We Expand to
Three Airports

Logistics Park Reaches
500,000 sqm

The Midfield
Terminal Opens

Seven Clusters,
Three Airports, Still Growing