We are proud to welcome our new member, the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), one of the world's leading free trade zones. A DP World-owned company, the free zone was created in 1985 to promote trade and support container throughput at the Jebel Ali Port. Today, it is one of the largest free zones globally and the regional top logistics hub.
Located in Dubai, UAE, JAFZA accounts for almost 32% of total FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) flow in the country. The free zone also contributes 21% of Dubai's GDP o a yearly basis and it sustains the employment of more than 135,000 people. In 2016, JAFZA generated trade worth USD 80.2 billion.