Dubai free zone profile
Dubai CommerCity
The region's first free zone built solely for e-commerce. Located in Umm Ramool, beside Dubai International Airport.
From
AED 16,000
Setup
1 to 2 weeks
Ownership
100% foreign
Visas
Scales with premises
About CommerCity
Dubai CommerCity was master-planned around one sector: online retail. The district splits into a business cluster for offices, a logistics cluster of high-spec fulfilment centres, and a social cluster of showrooms and food outlets, all a short drive from DXB's cargo terminals.
The zone's pitch to brands is operational: bonded inventory, integrated last-mile partners and warehousing engineered for e-commerce picking rather than pallet storage. Regional distribution hubs for international D2C brands are the typical tenant profile.
CommerCity sits under DIEZ with DAFZA and Silicon Oasis, and while a small online seller can licence here, the infrastructure really rewards businesses holding stock in the UAE for GCC-wide delivery.
Licence types at CommerCity
- E-commerce licence. Online retail, marketplaces and digital trading.
- Trading licence. Import, export and distribution supporting online channels.
- Service licence. E-commerce enablement, marketing and technology services.
Offices and facilities
- Business cluster offices
- Fulfilment centre units
- Showrooms
What CommerCity costs
Indicative first-year cost for a business cluster licence. Fulfilment space quoted separately. Budget from AED 16,000 for the first year, then add visa allocations, medicals and Emirates ID per person, and workspace if you upgrade beyond the entry package. Renewals typically come in below year-one totals. Our costs page breaks down every line item, and your written quote fixes the numbers before you pay.
Questions
CommerCity questions, answered
Do I need CommerCity to sell online in the UAE?
No. Any e-commerce licence from zones like Meydan or IFZA lets you sell online. CommerCity earns its premium when you hold inventory and fulfil orders regionally from Dubai.
Can I use third-party fulfilment inside the zone?
Yes, several logistics operators run multi-client facilities in the logistics cluster, so you can start with shelf space rather than leasing a whole unit.
How does customs work for cross-border orders?
Stock sits bonded inside the free zone, exports ship without UAE duty, and duty applies only on orders delivered into the UAE market. That flow suits regional D2C brands well.
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