Jafza, Dubai, Facts & Figures

Jafza is built over an area of 48 square kilometers. It ranks among the worlds largest and the fastest growing free zones. In its 23 years of operation, Jafza has posted more than 320 times growth in its number of companies growing from 19 in 1985 to over 6100 in 2008. Since the turn of this century the Jebel Ali Free Zone has grown over 330 per cent.

Situated between Jebel Ali Port the world’s 6th largest seaport and the upcoming Al Maktoum International Airport, the world’s largest cargo airport, Jafza is the only free zone in the world to be located between the two major logistic enablers. With a six lane highway Jafza will facilitate the transportation of goods (custom bound) from sea to air in just 20 minutes.

Jafza is well positioned to enable its partners the fastest possible access to a market of over 2 billion people in South and West Asia, the CIS and Africa. Jebel Ali Port is part of DP World, which is the 4th largest port operator in the world with 49 marine terminals and 12 new developments across 31 countries. In 2008, DP World handled more than 46.8 million TEUs across its portfolio from Americas to Asia.

Jafza Vision & Mission

Jafza is determined to remain a powerful symbol that helps drive the development of Dubai, providing exciting and unlimited possibilities for industrial development.

As one of the largest and fastest growing Dubai free zones, Jafza aspires to be the international business hub of the Middle East. We focus on long-term customer relationships, providing creative and innovative solutions for global industrial investors and fostering alliances with them. We build strong customer relationships through world-class infrastructure that is supported by quality value-added services and incentives. We further provide community amenities, enhancing a dynamic and thriving business environment. Enabling this are our people, provided with opportunities to grow and be creative, and supported in their efforts to manage customer needs through technologically advanced support systems.

Jafza Economic Zones World

Jafza is a flagship brand of Economic Zones World (EZW), one of the world’s biggest operators of Economic Development Zones and Business Parks. EZW currently operates TechnoPark, Dubai Auto Zone and Gazeley.

EZW is Dubai World’s flag-bearer entity in the field of creation, development and management of special economic zones, logistics and industrial parks. With its focus on cultivating economic wealth worldwide, EZW has embarked on an ambitious journey of developing a strong international network of Economic Zones across the world.

Our parent Dubai holding company, Dubai World, is the Dubai Government’s leading corporate entity for developing and managing a diverse portfolio of businesses and projects. DP World, Nakheel, Limitless, DC World, and Istithmar are few of Dubai World’s leading entities. In this capacity, Dubai World has been one of the primary accelerators for Dubai’s meteoric rise in commerce and trading in the region. Dubai World has invested its talent across a wide range of strategic industry segments ranging from ports, economic zones, real estate to investments, leisure and financial services.

Clients Testimonials

Jafza maintains a consistent focus on building long term customer relationships and has an exceptional ability to forge alliances with global investors by offering them value driven solutions continues to attract investors from all over the world.

Jafza prides itself in maintaining a solid, successful, collaborative relationship with its clients. The testimonials speak for themselves.

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