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Dubai South at a glance
| Location | Around Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai |
|---|---|
| Standard license | about AED 10,000 a year, plus an application fee of about AED 1,000 |
| Packages from | about AED 12,500 |
| First year, flexi desk + 1 visa | about AED 20,000 to 25,000 all-in |
| Known for | Logistics, aviation, e-commerce and trading |
Dubai South license cost (2026)
- Commercial and service licenses start from about AED 8,500 a year
- Logistics licenses from about AED 10,000
- Aviation and industrial licenses from about AED 12,000
- Visas: about AED 4,000 to 5,000 each, plus the establishment card
Dubai South publishes its fee schedule, which makes budgeting easier than in most zones. Browse activities in our Dubai South activity list.
Dubai South districts
- Business Park: offices and flexi desks for services and trading
- Logistics District: warehouses next to the airport
- Aviation District: aerospace and aviation companies
- E-commerce district: online sellers and fulfilment
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| Dubai South | Meydan | IFZA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| License from | about AED 10,000 + application fee | AED 12,500 | AED 12,900 |
| Best for | Logistics, aviation, warehouses | Services with a central Dubai address | Consulting, trading, tech |
Read the Meydan and IFZA guides, or see every zone in our cheapest free zone comparison. Entityz has set up businesses for more than 500 entrepreneurs from over 50 nationalities, with a 95% client retention rate.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Entityz is an independent business setup consultancy and is not Dubai South. Prices are market figures gathered in September 2026 and change from time to time. We confirm the current price for your activities and visas before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dubai South free zone license cost?
A standard license is about AED 10,000 a year plus an application fee of about AED 1,000, and packages start from about AED 12,500. A first year with a flexi desk and one visa is usually about AED 20,000 to 25,000.
Where is Dubai South?
Around Al Maktoum International Airport in the south of Dubai, next to Expo City.
What is Dubai South free zone best for?
Logistics, aviation, e-commerce and trading businesses that benefit from being next to the airport.
Dubai South or Meydan: which is cheaper?
Dubai South's standard license starts lower, at about AED 10,000 plus an application fee, against AED 12,500 for Meydan. Totals depend on visas and office.
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