Established in 1996, Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) is Dubai’s premium freezone and one of the world's ultimate free zone destinations. Being a global logistics and commercial hub, DAFZ is a major driver of Dubai’s successful growth and is integral to the success of Dubai Government’s strategic plan to transform the emirate into an investment-driven economy.

Among several distinct advantages attributed to DAFZ's preeminent position, the key reasons are, its strategic location in the middle of Dubai, a city linking East and West; direct access to the MENA and Asia-Pacific regions; world class services & facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure; seamlessly integrated solutions; 100 per cent tax exemption, 100 per cent foreign ownership and zero currency restrictions; and an investor-friendly environment which offers global business the freedom to perform at its best. 

DAFZ currently hosts over 1,600 multinational companies from various industries including IT and telecommunications, aviation, freight and logistics, pharmaceuticals, engineering, food and beverage, jewellery, and cosmetics. Some of the world's most recognized brands – from Rolls Royce and Roche to Boeing and Chanel – have set up their Middle Eastern base in this prestigious free zone.

In accordance with its customer-centric focus, DAFZ provides a full range of ancillary business support services and facilities on-site, such as licensing and registration; employee sponsorship; online transaction processing; government services; banking; communications; 24-hour security; housekeeping and building maintenance; cafes and food courts; health care; travel arrangements; and car rentals. 

DAFZ's prestigious recognition includes: 2013 Dubai Quality Award from the Dubai Economic Department and the titles of “Global Free Zone of the Future” (2012/ 2013) and “Top Middle East Free Zone of the Future” (2013/ 2014) from the Financial Times’ Foreign Direct Investment (fDi) Magazine.

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Dubai Airport Freezone - DAFZ

Amna Lootah

Florian Vernet

Ajay Subramaniam Pgmp

Abdulrahman Shahin

Fahim Faiz Shaikh

Mian Muhammad Arshad

Ahmad al Mulla

H.e. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni

Arif Al Khoori

The Leadership Team at Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) consists of high-ranking executives responsible for driving strategic initiatives across customer care, sales and business accounts management, and digital transformation. This team plays a critical role in steering the company towards achieving its vision of fostering an investor-friendly environment and maintaining DAFZ's position as a premier free zone destination globally. Their combined expertise ensures the seamless integration of world-class services, infrastructure, and innovative solutions, contributing to DAFZ’s ongoing success and growth.

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