Welcome toDubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA)

“In the race for excellence, there is no finish line.”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai’s Import, exports and re-exports (2015)

Imports (AED)796 billion

Exports (AED)132 billion

Re-exports (AED)355 billion

Non-oil foreign trade

of Dubai in 2015 (AED)

1.283 trillion

Dubai Economygrows by 4.5 %in 2015

4.5%Economic Growth

Dubai's total foreign trade -2015

Direct Trade

802.14Billion AED

Freezones Trade

447.23 Billion AED

Customs warehouse

33.16Billion AED

34%

Dubai’s population is 2, 487,587

About 80% of Dubai’sResidents are multinationalpopulation

80% World’s No. 1Airport for internationalPassengers

78,014,838passengersin 2015

70, 473, 893Passengers in 2014

10.7% Increase

Dubai welcomed 14.2 millionvisitors in 2015

7.5% rise from 2014

City’s Vision for 2021

- The People: “City of Happy, Creative & Empowered People”- The Society: “An Inclusive & Cohesive Society”- The Experience: “The Preferred Place to Live, Work & Visit”- The Place: “A Smart & Sustainable City”- The Economy: “A Pivotal Hub in the Global Economy”- The Government: “A Pioneering and Excellent Government”

Dubai Plan 2021

United Arab Emirates won the right to host the World Expo in Dubai in 2020.

Economic Impact

Economic Value

$26.34 bnJobs

275,000Visitors

25 million

Established in

1996,As 2nd free zone in the city and the 1st free zone close to the Dubai airport.

190,000Sqm office space

15 office buildingsin total

90,396sqm warehouse space

256 Warehousesin total

Lists over

1600companies

15,000+ investoremployees

With two central buildings and one warehouse facility in 1996

General Freezone Benefits

Corporate tax exemptionPersonal income tax exemptionForeign company ownershipRepatriation of capital and profits

100%

Customs dutyCurrency restrictionsEmployment restrictionsNO

Benefits of DAFZA

Friendly businessenvironment

High profile quality of business, easy access to facilities, workforce, infrastructure & transportation, technology & innovation

24 hourscustoms servicesand rapid cargoclearance

Dedicatedlogistics center

One-stop-shopfor all administrativeservices

Investor-orientedmanagement

Investment in Dubai Airport Freezone by Region

Industries in DAFZA

Electronics and Electrical (16%)

Consumer Products (11%)

Engineering and Building Materials (9%)

Aerospace, Aviation and related Services (9%)

Logistics and Freight (8%)

Food and Beverages (7%)

Telecommunication (7%)

Consultancy and Business Services (5%)

Pharmaceutical ,Nutritional and Medical Equipment (5%)

Computers, Internet and IT Solutions (5%)

Coal, Oil and Natural Gas (5%)

Engines and Machines (4%)

Automobiles and Vehicles (3%)

Plastic, Chemicals and Petrochemical products (2%)

Financial Services / Insurance (1%)

Packaging and printing Materials and Equipment (1%)

Others

DAFZA’s Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

The region’s ultimate free zone destination

Mission

Adding value to UAE economy by providing integrated business solutions, to attract regional and

international investors looking for a unique business platform, through service excellence in a

customer centric business environment, by dedicated, competent and loyal people.

Corporate values

Customer: Delight customers

Employees: We care for our employees

Innovation: We encourage creativity and deliver innovatively

Team work: We work and celebrate achievements together

Social responsibility: We care for our community’s welfare

Integrity & Honesty: We work ethically

% of DAFZA’s contribution into Dubai’s Total Trade & Dubai Free Zones Total Trade in 2014 - AED

Management by Facts

Over the period of years, DAFZA's contribution to Dubai's GDP has improved from 2.15% in 2007 to 4.2% in 2013.

Effective Business Environment

Setting up at DAFZA

1. Types of licenses

Trading License

Service License

2. Types of companies

Branch

FZE (individual / non-individual)

• State of the art buildings, office spaces and facilities .

• Light Industrial Units .

• Advanced ICT: DAFZA services are fully automated where the client can process their service requests online via

our advanced CRM System (Tasheel).

• Health, Safety and Environmental Standards:

• ISO 14001 for environmental management system

• OHSAS 18001 for occupational health

• ISO 50001 for energy management

• ISO 28000 Security Management system- SGS

• Customer oriented employees:

• We believe in partnership with our customers.

• One of our recent awards in customer service is Free zone Authorities Customer Care Excellence Award -

Middle East Excellence Award Institution – 2015

• Our customer satisfaction levels have increased over the years from 68% in 2009 to 77% in 2014.

• 55% of our clients stay at DAFZA more than 5 years..

Effective Business Environment

Standard Office Units

Minimum space of 25 sqm required to obtain a license

Offices equipped with carpeting, wall paper, false ceiling and window shades

2 employee visas

Customized office solutions

Executive Suite Office Packages

• Platinum Office Package

• Gold Office Package

• Silver Office Package

• Bronze Office Package

Business DeskOffice package

Executive SuitesOffice Packages

Business Desk Office Package

• Fully equipped & furnished Desk space with all amenities**• Free zone license• Dubai registered P.O. Box• Single employment visa• Single occupancy

Light Industrial Units

• Spacious warehouse spaces that are thermally insulated

• Offices on ground and mezzanine floors

• Minimum leased area is 340 sqm

• 20 visas

Lights Industrial Units

12 33 65 100 139 199 309

495

826 1,077

1,302 1,470 1,463 1,404 1,319 1,330 1,415 1,487

1,606

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

DAFZA Clients Growth1997-2015

Positive Import and Export trends over the years (in AED)

Continuous Growth

Continuously keeping pace with economic trends and developments, DAFZA keenly focuses on growing sectors. Some of its current initiatives include:

• Promoting Islamic products,

• MoU with HDC,

• Participation in MIHAS.

Upcoming projects include:

• Best streamlined distribution platform in close proximity to DAFZA (5km away) that will provide 30+ LIUs on an area of 17,500 sqm(expected completion in Q1 2017).

• A new office building with an area of 10,000 sqm to house a group of strategic partners providing all government services under one roof to serve our clients better.

Continuous Growth

DAFZA is home to

Aerospace & Aviation

Food & Beverages

Automobiles

IT & Telecommunication

Oil & Gas

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Engineering & Building Materials Engines & Machines

Cosmetics, Perfumes & Luxury Items

– Hamdan Bin Mohammed for Smart Government Award for the category of Best Service Center for 2014

– Palladium Award (Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy, Palladium Group for the year 2014

– Dubai Quality Award (DQA) for the year 2014

– DQA for the year 2013

– Best innovative service/ product of the year, Stevie Awards, USA 2012

– The Global Quality, Perfection and Ideal Performance Award, Other Ways Consultant , Rome Italy 2012

– Total Quality Customer Satisfaction, Other Ways Consultant , Rome Italy 2012

– Richard Goodman Strategic Planning Award, Association of Strategic Planning, USA 2011

Our Awards

THANK YOU