# Dubai Jebel Ali Port Free Zone

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is a designated special economic area directly adjacent to Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, where companies may import, store, process, and re-export goods free of customs duties and import taxes, provided cargo does not enter UAE domestic customs territory.

The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is a designated special economic area directly adjacent to Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, where companies may import, store, process, and re-export goods free of customs duties and import taxes, provided cargo does not enter UAE domestic customs territory. Access to one of the world's highest-capacity container ports, combined with free movement of capital and streamlined company setup procedures, has made JAFZA a major hub linking Europe, Asia, and East Africa. Freight forwarders rely on it for hub-and-spoke distribution across the Gulf, the Indian Subcontinent, and African markets. Unlike a standard bonded warehouse, JAFZA operations fall under a dedicated regulatory framework administered by the free zone authority.

**Source:** [https://www.jafza.ae](https://www.jafza.ae)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Dubai Jebel Ali Port Free Zone |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 113 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.jafza.ae |

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