Understanding exactly what each free zone has to offer is the\nmost important step when deciding where to locate your UAE business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s\nvital you get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So\nhere\u2019s what you need to consider when making your selection\u2013 and why Abu Dhabi\nAirports Free Zone (ADAFZ) and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) are\ntwo front-runners when it comes to the most exciting hotspots in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1.\nStrategic Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Picking the best free zones for easy trade routes and logistics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For\nmany entrepreneurs, a strategic location is the single most important factor in\nselecting the ideal place to trade in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s\ncrucial to locate your startup in a business zone that allows you to trade\neasily with other parts of the UAE, as well as the rest of the world. Even more\nso if your company relies on complex logistics or shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This\nis where ADAFZ and KIZAD stand head and shoulders above other free zones and\nmainland startup destinations, and indeed many global startup hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADAFZ and KIZAD stand head and shoulders above other free zones\nand mainland startup destinations, and indeed many global startup hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADAFZ\nis a premium \u2018aerotropolis\u2019 built around Abu Dhabi International Airport,\nmaking it one of the UAE\u2019s most strategically and financially prominent free\nzones. A wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, ADAFZ also includes\nstrategic sites at Al Ain International Airport and Al Bateen Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n KIZAD\nis built right next to Khalifa Port, one of the world\u2019s most advanced deep-sea\nports and the region\u2019s first semi-automated ports. It is served by 20 major\nshipping lines and connected to over 60 destination ports. Both free zones are\nlinked to the UAE\u2019s major road networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why ADAFZ And KIZAD Are The Perfect\nLocations<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s\nnot just geography that makes ADAFZ and KIZAD attractive to entrepreneurs \u2013\nit\u2019s the substantial government investment in infrastructure to maximise the\nbenefits of these strategic locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This\nis evident in the sheer scale of the airport free zone which spreads out over\nan area of more than 10 square kilometres and includes five commercial\ndistricts \u2013 Logistics Park, Business Park, Destination Village, Al Falah District\nand Airport City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both\nADAFZ and KIZAD are part of Abu Dhabi Government\u2019s long-term economic vision,\nwhich seeks to transform the emirate\u2019s economy, reduce reliance on oil, and\nplace greater focus on knowledge-based industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In\nfact, Khalifa Free Zone was built with the aim to contribute 15% of the\nemirate\u2019s non-oil GDP by the year 2030. It is designed to meet the highest\nstandards of infrastructure, logistics and investor support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Khalifa\nwill also soon be a key junction on the UAE\u2019s new railway system \u2013 Etihad Rail\n\u2013 which will link up transport hubs in the UAE with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,\nQatar, Bahrain, and Oman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Affordable Setup Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Making the right choice when it comes to costs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Strategic\nlocation is important but it\u2019s not everything. Entrepreneurs aiming to launch a\nnew enterprise in the UAE will clearly want to keep costs to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is\nwhere the advantage of locating in an Abu Dhabi free zone really pays off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add in\nthe fact that free zones allow 100% foreign ownership and it makes for a\ncompelling case to set up a business here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How To Minimise Startup Costs In ADAFZ Or\nKIZAD<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While\ntax exemptions are a huge draw, there are also unique benefits of setting up in\nAbu Dhabi in terms of running costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One\narea where substantial savings can be made for industrial companies is the low\ncost of utilities in the emirate. Startups based in Abu Dhabi can benefit from\nsome of the lowest rates anywhere in the world for water and electrical power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One\narea where substantial savings can be made for industrial companies is the low\ncost of utilities in the emirate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Ease Of Doing Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The UAE is ranked 11th globally for ease of doing business by\nthe World Bank\u2019s Doing Business 2019 <\/em>survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart\nfrom the obvious advantages of strategic location and tax exemptions,\nentrepreneurs benefit from a purpose-built infrastructure, world-class\nutilities and support services, and a ready-made business hub with easy access\nto regional and global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How To Benefit From Doing Business In ADAFZ\nAnd KIZAD<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nother big plus point of operating a new business in ADAFZ or KIZAD free zones\nis they each offer thriving business hubs for specific industry sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADAFZ\nprovides warehousing and fully serviced offices for startups in a wide range of\nbusiness sectors, which of course also benefit from being next to the\ninternational airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typical\nsectors in the airport free zone include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n KIZAD\nis attractive to entrepreneurs who want to specialise in trade and logistics,\nand manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key\nspecialties in the Khalifa industrial zone include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each\nzone offers something extra to make doing business easy. ADAFZ, for example,\nprovides a \u2018one stop shop\u2019 for quick, simple registration and licensing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile,\nKIZAD provides free zone as well as non-free zone options, giving entrepreneurs\ngreater choice of where and how to do business, while enjoying the benefits of\nthe same infrastructure and logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With\nsuch an impressive array of options for startups, the challenge facing\nentrepreneurs is not where in the world to locate, but which Abu Dhabi business\nhotspot to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If\nyou\u2019re still undecided, or if you need help with setting up in business here in\nthe Emirates, don\u2019t forget to choose an expert local agent to help guide you\nthrough the startup process. And for more impartial advice, use an agent that\ndoesn\u2019t just specialise in a single zone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Understanding exactly what each free zone has to offer is the most important step when deciding where to locate your UAE business. It\u2019s vital you get it right. So here\u2019s what you need to consider when making your selection\u2013 and why Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) are two front-runners when it comes to the most exciting hotspots in the UAE. 1. Strategic Locations Picking the best free zones for easy trade routes and logistics. For many entrepreneurs, a strategic location is the single most important factor in selecting the ideal place to […]<\/p>\n