7. Dubai’s population
is 2, 487,587
About 80% of Dubai’s
Residents are multinational
population
80% World’s No. 1
Airport for
international
Passengers
78,014,838
passengers
in 2015
70, 473, 893
Passengers in 2014
10.7% Increase
Dubai welcomed
14.2 million
visitors in 2015
7.5%
rise from 2014
8. City’s Vision for 2021
- The People: “City of Happy, Creative & Empowered People”
- The Society: “An Inclusive & Cohesive Society”
- The Experience: “The Preferred Place to Live, Work & Visit”
- The Place: “A Smart & Sustainable City”
- The Economy: “A Pivotal Hub in the Global Economy”
- The Government: “A Pioneering and Excellent Government”
Dubai Plan 2021
9. United Arab Emirates won
the right to host the
World Expo in Dubai in
2020.
Economic
Impact
Economic Value
$26.34 bn
Jobs
275,000
Visitors
25 million
10.
11.
12. 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
90,396
sqm warehouse space
256 Warehouses
in total
Lists over
1600companies
15,000+ investor
employees
With two central buildings and
one warehouse facility in 1996
13. General Freezone Benefits
Corporate tax exemption
Personal income tax exemption
Foreign company ownership
Repatriation of capital and profits
100%
Customs duty
Currency restrictions
Employment restrictionsNO
14. 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
16. 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
17. DAFZA’s Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
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
18. % of DAFZA’s contribution into Dubai’s Total Trade
& Dubai Free Zones Total Trade in 2014 - AED
Management by Facts
Over the period of years, DAFZA's contribution to Dubai's GDP has improved from 2.15% in
2007 to 4.2% in 2013.
19. Effective Business Environment
Setting up at DAFZA
1. Types of licenses
Trading License
Service License
2. Types of companies
Branch
FZE (individual / non-individual)
20. • 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 14001 for environmental management system
• OHSAS 18001 for occupational health
• ISO 50001 for energy management
• ISO 28000 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..
Effective Business Environment
21.
22.
23.
24. Standard
Office Units
Minimum space of
25 sqm required to
obtain a license
Offices equipped with
carpeting, wall paper,
false ceiling and window
shades
2 employee visas
25. Customized
office
solutions
Executive Suite Office Packages
• Platinum Office Package
• Gold Office Package
• Silver Office Package
• Bronze Office Package
Business Desk
Office package
Executive Suites
Office Packages
Business Desk Office Package
• Fully equipped & furnished Desk space with all amenities**
• Free zone license
• Dubai registered P.O. Box
• Single employment visa
• Single occupancy
27. • Spacious warehouse spaces that are thermally insulated
• Offices on ground and mezzanine floors
• Minimum leased area is 340 sqm
• 20 visas
Lights Industrial Units
28. 12 33 65 100 139 199
309
495
826
1,077
1,302
1,4701,4631,4041,3191,3301,4151,487
1,606
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
DAFZA Clients Growth
1997-2015
Positive Import and Export
trends over the years (in AED)
Continuous Growth
29. Continuously keeping pace with economic trends
and developments, DAFZA keenly focuses on
growing sectors. Some of its current initiatives
include:
• Promoting Islamic products,
• MoU with HDC,
• Participation in MIHAS.
Upcoming projects include:
• Best streamlined distribution platform in close
proximity to DAFZA (5km away) that will
provide 30+ LIUs on an area of 17,500 sqm
(expected completion in Q1 2017).
• A new office building with an area of 10,000
sqm to house a group of strategic partners
providing all government services under one
roof to serve our clients better.
Continuous Growth
30. 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
31. – Hamdan Bin Mohammed for Smart Government Award for the category of Best Service Center for 2014
– Palladium Award (Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy, Palladium Group for the year 2014
– Dubai Quality Award (DQA) for the year 2014
– DQA for the year 2013
– Best innovative service/ product of the year, Stevie Awards, USA 2012
– The Global Quality, Perfection and Ideal Performance Award, Other Ways Consultant , Rome Italy 2012
– Total Quality Customer Satisfaction, Other Ways Consultant , Rome Italy 2012
– Richard Goodman Strategic Planning Award, Association of Strategic Planning, USA 2011
Our Awards
