Dubai CommerCity

Dubai CommerCity, developed by Dubai Airport Freezone Authority and Al Wasl, is the region’s first and only freezone dedicated exclusively to the e-commerce sector. The AED 3.2B (USD 871M) development aims to provide a unique digital commerce ecosystem to facilitate the establishment and the operation of businesses for global and regional brands.

The freezone offers a wide range of world-class commercial units to rent, including offices, warehouses, retail outlets, showrooms, a multi-purpose hall and full commercial buildings. Dubai CommerCity is located in Umm Ramool, next to Dubai International Airport, which is one of the most centrally located and busiest airports in the world.

The free zone consists of 3 clusters, which are as follows:

1. The Business Cluster consists of 12 office buildings (G+6) with 1.8 million sq. ft of leasing space. There are premium A-grade offices available to rent, including both fitted and shell & core options, and smart desks. The size of units ranges from 81 sq. ft to 1,076+ sq. ft.
2. The Logistics Cluster comprises 20 dedicated warehouse units, 4 large warehouses and 1 multi-client warehouse operated by Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, who is one of the largest international logistics providers. The area of units varies between 3,950 sq. ft and 61,892 sq. ft. All units can be partitioned depending on the clients needs, with the multi-client warehouse operating on a pay-as-you-go pricing model. Tenants can benefit from an array of end-to-end warehousing services here.
3. The Social Cluster houses an array of restaurants and retail stores, a food hall & cafes, exhibitions and an events hall. On top of that, the facility offers display centres, so that businesses can demonstrate their products to the general public, whilst multi-purpose halls can be used for fashion shows, art displays or conferences

Furthermore, for the utmost convenience of tenants, there is an atrium area with Wi-Fi access, a coffee shop, meeting rooms and games rooms. Not forgetting a recreational area, where one can enjoy a pool table, x2 football tables, table tennis, a movie room, gaming arcades and Xbox/PS/Nintendo.

Thanks to its world-class infrastructure and a myriad of e-commerce enabling services under one roof, Dubai CommerCity provides the unique opportunity for your business to thrive and grow. The units come with an equipped and furnished pantry, and Dubai CommerCity provides free of charge electricity, AC and water, in addition to pest control, twice a week cleaning and general office waste & e-waste collection.

Tenants of this development can take advantage of comprehensive turnkey e-commerce solutions, including:

• E-commerce technology platform and services
• Warehousing & last mile delivery
• E-commerce strategy consulting
• Digital marketing and customer analytics
• Business setup and customs support
• E-commerce business support services
• Banking & financial management solutions

There are 5 types of licenses to choose from in Dubai CommerCity, which encompass a trade license, a service license, a general trading license and a freelance license. When setting up your business here, you have no currency limitations or restrictions, and can take advantage of full business ownership. Additionally, no income or corporate tax is levied on individuals and companies operating within this free zone.

Speak to our Dubai CommerCity consulting expert for more information on business licenses and set ups.