Dubai is home to multiple free zones, which are designated areas offering businesses 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and simplified trade regulations. These zones cater to various industries, such as finance, technology, logistics, and media, attracting international companies looking for a strategic base in the Middle East. However, until now, businesses operating in free zones were restricted from directly engaging in commercial activities on the Dubai mainland unless they partnered with a local distributor or established a separate mainland entity.
In a significant move to enhance Dubai’s business landscape, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has issued Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025.
This resolution allows free zone establishments to operate outside their designated zones within Dubai, aligning with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy by 2033 and position it among the world’s top three economic cities.
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