Find Your Ideal UAE Free Zone
6 questions. 60 seconds. Get your top 3 matches from 12 free zones across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
By Alex Thorp, who has set up 40+ UAE businesses · Updated
Question 1 of 6
What industry will your business be in?
Question 2 of 6
What's your annual budget for the licence?
Question 3 of 6
How many residence visas will you need?
Question 4 of 6
Where will most of your customers be?
Question 5 of 6
What's your office requirement?
Question 6 of 6
How important is prestige / brand recognition of the address?
Your matches
Your Top 3 Free Zones
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The UAE has more than 40 free zones across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the northern Emirates — each with different costs, licence types, industry focus, visa allowances, and office requirements. Most founders end up choosing whichever free zone their friend or consultant suggested, often paying 2–3× more than necessary or picking a zone that limits their growth.
This 6-question quiz uses real data from 12 of the most popular UAE free zones to match you to the best fits based on:
- Your industry and licence requirements
- Your annual budget
- Number of visas needed
- Customer location (UAE-mainland vs international)
- Office requirements (flexi-desk to dedicated)
- How much prestige and brand fit matter to you
Your matches link directly to detailed setup guides for each free zone, including exact costs, FAQs, and licence types. Or browse all 12 free zones →
Picking the zone is just step 1
The LaunchDub.ai guide has the full setup playbook — from name reservation through bank account opening, visa stamping, and ongoing compliance.
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