3. 1996, 190,000 15 90,396 1600companies 256 15,000+ Established in
With two central buildings and one warehouse facility in 1996
Established in
1996,
As 2nd free zone in the city and the 1st free zone close to the Dubai airport.
190,000
Sqm office space 15
office buildings
in total
Lists over
1600companies
15,000+
investor
employees
90,396
sqm warehouse space
256
Warehouses
in total

4. DAFZA’s Vision, Mission and Values
The region’s ultimate free zone destination
Mission
Adding value to UAE economy by providing integrated business solutions, to attract regional and international investors looking for a unique business platform, through service excellence in a customer centric business environment, by dedicated, competent and loyal people.
Corporate values
Customer: Delight customers
Employees: We care for our employees
Innovation: We encourage creativity and deliver innovatively
Team work: We work and celebrate achievements together
Social responsibility: We care for our community’s welfare
Integrity & Honesty: We work ethically

5. 100% NO General Freezone Benefits Corporate tax exemption
Personal income tax exemption
Foreign company ownership
Repatriation of capital and profits
100%
Customs duty
Currency restrictions
Employment restrictions NO

6. Investor-oriented management
Benefits of DAFZA
Friendly business
environment
High profile quality of business, easy access to facilities, workforce, infrastructure & transportation, technology & innovation
24 hours
customs services
and rapid cargo
clearance
Dedicated
logistics center
One-stop-shop
for all administrative
services
Investor-oriented management

7. Investment in Dubai Airport Freezone by Region

8. Industries in DAFZA Electronics and Electrical (16%)
Consumer Products (11%)
Engineering and Building Materials (9%)
Aerospace, Aviation and related Services (9%)
Logistics and Freight (8%)
Food and Beverages (7%)
Telecommunication (7%)
Consultancy and Business Services (5%)
Pharmaceutical ,Nutritional and Medical Equipment (5%)
Computers, Internet and IT Solutions (5%)
Coal, Oil and Natural Gas (5%)
Engines and Machines (4%)
Automobiles and Vehicles (3%)
Plastic, Chemicals and Petrochemical products (2%)
Financial Services / Insurance (1%)
Packaging and printing Materials and Equipment (1%)
Others

9. Effective Business Environment
State of the art buildings, office spaces and facilities .
Light Industrial Units .
Advanced ICT: DAFZA services are fully automated where the client can process their service requests online via our advanced CRM System (Tasheel).
Health, Safety and Environmental Standards:
ISO for environmental management system
OHSAS for occupational health
ISO for energy management
ISO Security Management system- SGS
Customer oriented employees:
We believe in partnership with our customers.
One of our recent awards in customer service is Free zone Authorities Customer Care Excellence Award - Middle East Excellence Award Institution – 2015
Our customer satisfaction levels have increased over the years from 68% in 2009 to 77% in 2014.
55% of our clients stay at DAFZA more than 5 years..

13. DAFZA is home to Aerospace & Aviation Food & Beverages Automobiles
IT & Telecommunication
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals and Medical
Engineering & Building Materials
Engines & Machines
Cosmetics, Perfumes & Luxury Items

14. THANK YOU