Conferencia de Fouad Toufic Rezef, sales executive de DAFZA, sobre los beneficios de la internacionalización de empresas a la Zona Franca del Aeropuerto de Dubai, la mayor del mundo por volumen de contratación. La conferencia tuvo lugar el 31 de octubre de 2014 en el marco de las II Conferencias “Futuro y Middle East. Oportunidades para nuestras empresas en EAU”.

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24th March 2009
FWerelceozmoen eto Dubai Airport
The center of international
trade

2. Presentation outline
• Why Dubai?
• Dubai Airport Freezone – a gateway to successful investment
• Our valued clients
• Facilities
• Our services
• Setting up at Dubai Airport Freezone
• Post set up relationship with clients
• Our awards
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3. Why Dubai?

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“In the race for excellence, there is no finish line.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

5. This was Dubai in 1990
The same road in 2003
In 2008
Dubai unparalleled
growth
In 2014

7. Why Dubai?
• Dubai ranks first across Middle East and Africa as the city with the
world’s best quality of living according to Mercer 2014 ranking
• One of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world
• Dubai is a forward thinking, cosmopolitan and advanced destination
• Outstanding position on the regional trade map. Situated at a
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crossroads that provides access to 2.5 billion consumers across Europe,
Asia and the Middle East
• Liberal outlook and commitment to free trade
• Modern business infrastructure and high quality office and residential
accommodation
• World-class excellent facilities for education, healthcare, leisure, sports
and shopping
• Safe, secure and virtually crime-free living environment
• Well-established travel logistics

8. Global and regional gateway
The Dubai International Airport serves more than 145 airlines
flying to over 260 destinations across six continents

9. Infrastructure and construction projects
in the UAE
• Etihad railway network project $11 billion
• Expansion of Abu Dhabi Airport $6.8 billion
• Al Maktoum International Airport $8 billion
• Expansion of the Dubai Metro Facilities $1.36 billion
• Ajman International Airport ($1.5 billion)
• Construction of roads and bridges –
underway and in planning stage $58 billion
• Meydan City project $7.3 billion
• Al Jadaf Area Development Culture Village (Arabian Bays) $11.6 billion
• Business Bay project $11.2 billion
• Muhammed Bin Rashid City $11 billion
• Emaar’s Downtown Dubai development project $10.9 billion
• Expo 2020 related infrastructure development $9 billion

10. Infrastructure projects in GCC
Qatar’s ongoing projects valued at $88.627billion with investments in:
 New Doha International Airport $11billion
 New Doha Port (Phase 1) $5billion
 Qatar Railway Project $30billion
 Qatar-Bahrain Causeway $0.260billion
 Kahramaa (Qatar Power & Water generation project) $19billion
 Doha Festival City (shopping center & hotel) $1.65billion
 Motor City (at Salwa Bay Resort) $0.549billion
 Barwa City (residential, school, hospital) $1.35billion
 Marina Mall $0.275billion
 U street (expansion of Education City) $1.5billion
 Qatar World Trade Centre (conferences & exhibitions) $0.143billion
 Lusail City (residential, schools, golf course & resorts) $7.4billion
 Musheireb (regeneration of historical downtown project) $5.5billion
 Pearl Qatar $5billion

11. Dubai Airport Freezone
A gateway to successful investment
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12. Dubai Airport Freezone

13. Dubai Airport Freezone
A snapshot
• Established in 1996, wholly owned by the Government of Dubai
• 169,000 sqm office space – 13 office buildings in total
• 87,040 sqm warehouse space – 256 warehouses in total
• Lists over 1,600 companies with more than 15,000 tenant
employees

14. Benefits of doing business with Dubai
Airport Freezone
• 100% corporate tax exemption
• 100% personal income tax exemption
• 100% foreign company ownership
• 100% repatriation of capital and profits
• No customs duty
• No currency restrictions
• No restrictions on employment

15. Benefits of doing business with Dubai
Airport Freezone
• Strategically located in the heart of Dubai within the
boundaries of Dubai International Airport
• State-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class
facilities
• Friendly yet professional business environment – high
business standards, easy access to facilities,
workforce, infrastructure & transportation, technology
& innovation
• Business Park unique “horse shoe” shape allows
customers to find everything they need within a
walking distance
• One-stop-shop for all administrative services
• Investor-oriented management
• 24-hours customs services and rapid
cargo clearance
• Dedicated logistics center

16. Investments in Dubai Airport
Freezone
by region

17. Top 10 countries investing in Dubai
Airport Freezone

18. Investments in Dubai Airport
Freezone
from Europe

19. Investments in Dubai Airport
Freezone
by industry
4%

20. Our valued clients

21. DAFZA tenancy growth
4%

22. 4%
Clients loyalty
61% of our clients stay at DAFZA more than 5 years
Other key loyal clients staying with us for more than 15 years

23. Some of our valued clients
Logistics & Freight
Food & Beverage

24. Some of our valued clients
Aerospace & Aviation
IT & Telecommunications& Electronics

25. Some of our valued clients
Engines, Machines & Automobiles
Engineering & Building Materials

26. Some of our valued clients
Pharmaceuticals and Medical
Oil & Gas

27. Some of our valued clients
Cosmetics, Perfumes & Luxury Items

28. A few of our Australian
partners

29. A few of our Spanish
partners

30. Facilities - office
units

31. Facilities - office
units
• Minimum space of 25 sqm required to obtain a license
• Offices come equipped with carpeting, wall paper, false ceiling,
and window shades
• 2 employee visas

34. Facilities –
warehouses
Facilities - LIUs

35. Facilities –
warehouses
• Thermally insulated
• Offices on ground and mezzanine floors
• Minimum leased area is 340 sqm
• 20 visas

37. Our services

38. Dubai Airport Freezone
services
• Licensing & registration
• Employee sponsorship

39. Dubai Airport Freezone
services
One-Stop-Shop for all administrative
services:
• Above quota employee requests
• Tenant & employee disputes
• Absconding issues
• Employees’ visa cancellations
• Tenant’s employees calculation of
guaranties and end of service
• Overstays (employees or visitors)
• Assistance with bank guarantees
• Approval and issuance of
temporary ID
Consultancy on:
•Rules, regulation and UAE labor law
•Government bodies for tenant employee related matters
•Employment and contract advice to DAFZA tenants

40. Dubai Airport Freezone
services
• Tas’heel DAFZA’s e-service portal
The Arabic word for simplicity, Tas’heel is an online
platform that offers clients a variety of operational and
employee services such as licensing, registration, visas,
passes, and more. It also lists all company information,
news, and contact details.

41. Dubai Airport Freezone
services DAFZA Mobile App
accessed across all popular mobile
platforms
Easy and convenient info on:
•Tas’heel portal (300 services)
•Application form for new businesses
•Map to DAFZA
•Car pass
•Client directory
•Consular contacts
•Government services locations
•UAE laws, RTA & Dubai Police

42. On-location services and facilities
• Government Services:
• Immigration
• Dubai Customs
• Dubai Chamber
• Medical clinic
• First aid room
• Allocated ambulance 24/7
• Police center
• 24-hour security
• Housekeeping
• Building maintenance

43. On-location services and
facilities
• Business center, conference room, business lounge and
lecture room
• Post office: Emirates post
• Telecom: Etisalat, du
• Banking facilities: ENBD
• Travel agent
• Car rental
• Food court
• Coffee shops and restaurants
• Golf carts and metro shuttle busses

44. Setting up at Dubai Airport
Freezone

45. Types of Licenses
Trading License
Allows the holder to import, export, distribute and store items
specified in the license
Service License
Allows the holder to carry out services specified in the license

46. Types of companies
Branch Free Zone Establishment
(FZE)
• Representative office
• A foreign company can set up a
branch of its existing company
in DAFZ
• No share capital required
• A company established in the Freezone
• Formed with 1-50 shareholders (individual
or non-individual)
• A minimum share capital of AED 1,000
(USD 272) is required

47. Executive Suite Office Package (50
sqm)* Description Branch Free Zone
Establishment (FZE)
Rent rate (per month) AED 12,000 (USD 3,267**) AED 12,000 (USD 3,267**)
Annual rent AED 144,000 (USD 39,205**) AED 144,000 (USD 39,205**)
Benefits Branch
Free Zone
Establishment (FZE)
Standard fitted office with • Wallpaper, flooring, false ceiling, lighting, blinds
• Air-conditioning, standard floor boxes, office signage
• Usage of electricity
• 1 desk for manager, 4 workstations, 1 meeting tables & 4
cabinets
• 1 executive chair & 10 staff chairs and meeting room chair & 2
visitor chairs
• Fixture and fitting works
IT services • 1 IT - ADSL router without installation
• 5 telephone sets and installation
Commercial services • 6 employment visas
Parking services • 1 car parking facility
• 1 remote control
• 10 visitor stickers
• 5 car pass stickers
*For 2 years lease agreement
**1USD = AED 3.675

48. Set up process made easy
Step 1: Client submits basic documents to obtain initial approval from
DAFZA
Step 2: Client selects facility, pays the fees and DAFZA issues the lease
agreement
Step 3: Client submits legal documents to DAFZA for approval
Step 4a for Branch: DAFZA registers the Branch and issues the license
Step 4b for FZE:
•DAFZA assists client with the bank account opening
•Client deposits the share capital and provides a letter from the bank
•DAFZA registers FZE and issues the license
*The process should take around a month (to check with sales), subject
to availability of all required documents

49. Turnkey interior design services
Based on client’s brief and brand identity, DAFZA offers a full range
of services from concept to implementation of customized office
interior.

50. Post set up relationship with
clients

51. Post set up relationship with clients
•Management visits to tenants
•Business breakfast with DG
•Customer satisfaction survey
•Hospitality events
•Joint CSR
•Joint PR and events

52. Engagement with our clients
Breast cancer awareness day Customer service week
Kids fun day National day
Expo2020 logo
competition

53. Continuous strive for
excellence
In its quest for excellence, Dubai Airport Freezone
plans on creating more value opportunities for its
partners by:
• Expanding space (new Business Center including business
lounge, food court, conference facilities and office space)
• Multistorey car park building
• Enhancing services
• Improving the customer experience

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55. Our awards - Top Free Zone Globally
Ranked Top Free Zone in the world by the Financial
Times’ fDi Magazine, Global Free Zones of the Future
Rankings and Awards 2012/13
In addition to the top overall position, Dubai Airport
Freezone awarded Top Airport – 1st Overall

56. Our awards
Dubai Quality Award (DQA) for the year
2014
DQA for the year 2013
Best innovative service/ product of the
year, Stevie Awards, USA 2012
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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