Question 1

Which Dubai zone is best for customs-bonded warehousing and re-export?

Accepted Answer

JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone) and the National Industrial Park (NIP) are the two purpose-built customs-bonded zones in Dubai. JAFZA offers the deepest tenant base and direct Jebel Ali Port access; NIP is geared toward heavy manufacturing and large bonded logistics footprints.

Question 2

Where can I find cold storage in Dubai for pharmaceuticals?

Accepted Answer

DIP (Dubai Investments Park) hosts the largest concentration of GDP-compliant pharma cold storage in Dubai. Ras Al Khor and Dubai South also have temperature-controlled units suited for cross-dock and last-mile pharma distribution.

Question 3

What is the cheapest industrial zone in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Al Warsan Industrial, Jebel Ali Industrial Area and Sonapur typically offer the lowest AED/sqft for mid-size industrial units and labour accommodation. JAFZA and DIC command a premium because of free-zone licensing and modern infrastructure.

Question 4

Can a mainland company rent a warehouse in a free zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes — but you cannot trade physically inside the free zone using a mainland licence. You can store goods there for re-export. To trade inside Dubai's mainland market with goods stored in a free zone, you must clear customs on import. WarehousesUAE.com helps clients match the right licence to the right zone.

Question 5

What clear height should I look for in a Dubai warehouse?

Accepted Answer

For palletised storage, 9–11 m clear height is standard. For high-bay racking or VNA systems, 12 m+ is preferred. For light assembly or showroom use, 6–8 m is sufficient. We verify clear height during property vetting before any shortlist.

Question 6

How long does the typical Dubai warehouse lease run?

Accepted Answer

1, 3 or 5 years are common, with annual escalation clauses. Free-zone leases (JAFZA, NIP, DIC) often start at 3 years. Mainland industrial units in Al Quoz, Ras Al Khor or Al Qusais are more flexible — 1-year renewable terms are widely available.

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SET UP MATTERS.

JAFZA

DIP

Al Quoz

Ras Al Khor

Dubai South

Dubai Industrial City

Al Warsan

National Industrial Park

Jebel Ali Industrial

Sonapur

Al Qusais

Umm Ramool

Al Garhoud

WHERE YOUSET UP MATTERS.