OVERVIEW

UNLOCK NEW OPPORTUNITIES  

Explore new possibilities for your business with our economic zones. Strategically located in thriving markets, our hubs offer tax benefits, seamless connectivity, and fast access to key regions. With many operating as free trade zones, you’ll benefit from lower barriers and simplified operations, giving you the competitive edge to grow faster and more sustainably. 

SERVICES  

REDEFINING TRADE

Our parks and economic zones give you direct access to seamless trade and multimodal connectivity, which can efficiently and easily connect your business to global markets

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Logistics Parks

Optimise your storage, distribution, and light manufacturing with our logistics parks. We connect your operations to multimodal networks, helping you move goods faster, smarter, and more efficiently.

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Industrial Parks

Experience unparalleled growth potential with our expansive land offerings within dynamic port ecosystems. Whether you’re building warehouses, factories, or offices, we can connect you to terminals and multimodal links.

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Free Zones

Benefit from our tax-efficient environments tailored for high-volume trade. Manufacture, store, and ship your goods without customs duties.

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Special Economic Zones

Our business-friendly zones give you greater flexibility to enter new markets. With simplified regulations and low barriers to entry, you can scale faster and invest with confidence.

OUR ECONOMIC TRADE ZONES

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    London Gateway

    Tap into the UK’s only port-centric freeport with deep-water, rail, and road access, moving your cargo faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively worldwide.

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    Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)

    Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) connects you to 3 billion consumers across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Providing you with the infrastructure and access you need to scale and compete globally.

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    Dubai Food District

    At Dubai Food District, you can grow faster. Access a dedicated hub designed to simplify operations and spark innovation through collaboration.

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    Dubai Auto Market

    At Dubai Auto Market, you get a fully integrated platform to grow. Built to support your long-term success in trading, retail, and services.

  • WHY DP WORLD?

    SMART TRADE HUBS  BUILT FOR SCALE

    Our economic zones give your business a competitive edge. Strategically located and connected to global trade routes, they offer flexible logistics, multimodal access, and commercial incentives that help your operations scale efficiently and sustainably.

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    Global reach

    Get connected to global trade routes through our port-centric economic zones built for the efficient flow of trade.

     

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    Local expertise

    Navigate local regulations and grow with our on-the-ground support, designed to unlock sustainable solutions.

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    More flexibility

    Access tailored logistics and value-added services that keep your supply chain agile and resilient.

    INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT

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    Automotive

    Streamline your operations with our tax-efficient transport, fulfillment, repairs, servicing, and quality control services to enhance efficiency.

  • Pharmaceutical

    Healthcare

    Maintain the quality of your medicinal products through secure, temperature-controlled storage. All managed by our experts in pharma compliance.

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    Technology

    Let us help you optimise your operations. Our integrated manufacturing, quality control, and fulfillment solutions are here to support your growth.

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    Chemicals

    Protect high-risk goods with our specialised storage and transport. All are designed to handle hazardous materials safely, quickly, and compliantly.

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    Industrials

    Machinery, steel, metals and renewables are moved through our specialised operations and supply chains that support global manufacturing and recycling industries.

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    FMCG

    Meet shifting demand with ease. Our economic zones provide customised logistics for consumer goods, designed to effectively manage seasonal peaks.

  • ECONOMIC ZONES FAQs 

    In addition to offering tax incentives and cost efficiencies, our economic zones are seamlessly integrated with our global network of ports and terminals. This connectivity enhances the speed, visibility, and reliability of your supply chain, helping goods move more efficiently from origin to destination, no matter where your customers are located.

    Our largest zones include:

     

    • Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone (Jafza), UAE
    • London Gateway Logistics Zone, UK
    • Caucedo Logistics Centre, Dominican Republic
    • Mumbai Free Trade Warehousing Zone, India
    • Berbera Economic Zone, Somaliland. 

    DP World operates in more than 20 economic trade zones and logistics parks worldwide. Strategically placed across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, they enhance trade flows, offering incentives to foreign trade zones.

    By integrating our economic zones into our global logistics network and supply chain technology, we ensure full cargo visibility and real-time coordination. This enables secure, efficient, and synchronised movement of goods across our zones and beyond.

    Our network was built on our people, a family of 150 nationalities who live in the communities where we operate. Our long-standing relationships with world governments keep us in tune with regional needs, and our zones operate in accordance with these. Read our sustainability page to learn more. 

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    TALK TO AN EXPERT 

    See how we can support your economic trade zone growth.