Jebel Ali Freezone South

Situated on the western side of Dubai, Jebel Ali Free Zone is the world’s largest free economic zone in the Jebel Ali area. It is commonly known as JAFZA and is one of the biggest contributors to Dubai’s GDP. JAFZA is home to over 7,000 companies employing over 100,000 people. The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) operates the industrial area, which is home to warehouses and a few offices. The area is subdivided into Jebel Ali Freezone North and Jebel Ali Freezone South.

• Part of Jebel Ali Freezone
• One of the largest free economic zones in the world
• Properties include warehouses and labour camps
• Direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road

The highlights of the JAFZA South are:

• Companies in JAFZA Dubai can enjoy 100% foreign ownership
• Businesses get tax exemptions
• Accommodation for workers

Jebel Ali Freezone South Dubai UAE offers a range of services to promote businesses. It is an attractive area for shipping, logistics and large-scale export companies. Many top companies have established their warehouses and staff accommodation in the district.

The Jebel Ali Freezone South Dubai properties include commercial buildings, warehouses, office spaces, storage, guard room and service area.

The warehouses have built-in industrial fans with shutters, large ceiling fans, a dedicated battery-charging area for in-warehouse machines, a mess hall with a kitchenette, changing room, toilets, a prayer room and an ablution area. It also has electrically and manually operated loading/unloading doors/shutters, a ramp area, an automatic dock leveller and emergency exit doors.

The office area comes with a lobby, reception and waiting area, and double-glazed reflective glass front with interior shutters or curtains. There is an auto-answering telephone system with extension numbers for offices. There is office space, a meeting room, a reception desk and seating area, a kitchenette with fixtures, storerooms, toilets, and an IT room on the ground floor. The first floor has a manager’s corner room, a meeting room, toilets and a kitchenette.

There are over 4,600 rooms for workers in Jebel Ali Freezone South. These accommodations are ideal for those companies with a large labour force. These units have a communal hall for serving food, shared bathrooms and 24-hour security. These employee accommodations are close to amenities such as sports courts, mosques, supermarkets and laundry services.

Commercial properties on rent in Jebel Ali Freezone South include warehouses and offices. The rental trends for these properties are as follows:

• The rent for warehouses in Jebel Ali Freezone South range between AED 600k to AED 3.6M per annum.
• The rent for offices in Jebel Ali Freezone South ranges between AED 5.1k and AED 403k per annum.

Interested investors can find numerous warehouses. Warehouses for sale in Jebel Ali Freezone South are available for AED 3.2M to AED 35M.

Jebel Ali Freezone South Dubai has ample parking spaces.

Several bus stops and metro stations are within a short drive, making commuting convenient. One can easily access bus F54 from Naffco Clock Roundabout 1 bus stop and Naffco Clock Roundabout 2 bus stop within walking distance.

Other bus stops near Jebel Ali Freezone South are Mideast Metals bus stop, Perfect Steel Free Zone Company bus stop, John Crane Middle East bus stop, JEL Corporation bus stop, Nuplas Industry Limited bus stop, IML bus stop and Al Ras Steel Trading bus stop. These are located within a 4-minute drive by car.

The nearest metro stations from the sub-community are UAE Exchange Metro Station and EXPO 2020 Metro Station, a 12 to 13-minute drive by car.

Many supermarkets in Jebel Ali Freezone South stock common items. Madinath Al Quasais, Al Sultan Hypermarket, Fresh Rout Grocery Store, Zoom Supermarket and Four Seasons Grocery Store are available in the neighbourhood.

There are two local mosques located within walking distance. Al Toubah Mosque is also present within the area.

A 15 to 18-minute drive to Jebel Ali Village leads to several churches.

Churches near JAFZA South include St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Our Lady Of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Dubai Mar Thoma Church, St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, Dubai Evangelical Church Centre and more.

In Jebel Ali Village, you can also find Mahadev Mandir and Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara. These are accessible at a 16-minute drive by car. Other Bur Dubai temples are a 40-minute drive away.

Parents can consider sending their children to some of the best schools and nurseries in Dubai Investments Park (DIP). The nearest preschool from the sub-community is Kinderville. This institute offers various learning opportunities tailored to each child’s interests and preferred learning styles.

Schools near Jebel Ali Freezone South Dubai UAE include:

• Dove Green Private School (15 minutes away)
• Bright Riders School Dubai (15 minutes away)
• Nibras International School Dubai (16 minutes away)

Dove Green Private School follows the National Curriculum of England. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) awarded this educational institute a Good rating. It offers education from Foundation Stage to Year 9 for children aged 3 to 13.

Bright Riders School Dubai is a K-12 Indian school that follows the CBSE curriculum. Whereas the Nibras International School is an American curriculum-based institute that offers education from Kindergarten to the 12th Grade.

Clinics and Hospitals near JAFZA South include:

• Access Clinic (7 minutes)
• NMC Royal Hospital, DIP (13 minutes)

There is a branch of Access Clinic located in ​JAFZA Commercial Center. NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, is a part of NMC Healthcare, one of the best hospitals in Dubai. This hospital has doctors specialising in many disciplines, including general practice, ENT, gynaecology, and dentistry. It has a 24-hour ambulance service, emergency services and a community pharmacy.

Other nearby medical facilities include Total Care Clinic, Advanced Care Medical Centre, Our Care & Cure Medical Center, Dr Sunny Clinic, among others.

Being part of the Jebel Ali Freezone Area, the district is surrounded by some well-established sub-communities. The nearest ones include:

• Jebel Ali Freezone North
• Dubai Investments Park
• Dubai South

Jebel Ali Freezone North covers the northern end of the area. Dubai Investments Park (DIP) is a mixed-use development built in three phases. These include a commercial district for offices and retail space, the industrial complex and seven residential communities. Dubai South is a multi-phase development with eight different sub-areas.

Some notable malls near Jebel Ali Free Zone South are:

• Jebel Ali Mall (16 minutes away)
• Ibn Battuta Mall (16 minutes away)

Jebel Ali Mall is the nearest shopping destination located in Jebel Ali Industrial Area. Ibn Battuta Mall is a single-storey mall featuring more than 500 shops, restaurants and entertainment destinations. This mall is known for its unique architecture inspired by the countries Ibn Battuta explored. This mall is located in Jebel Ali on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).

Residents can enjoy a variety of cuisines in Jebel Ali Freezone South. These restaurants are located within a driving distance of 15 minutes:

• Star Hot & Cool Restaurant
• China Max Restaurant
• Al Buhari Restaurant
• Park View Restaurant
• Al Kauthar Restaurant
• New River Cafe
• D Cafe
• Up Star Restaurant
• Talal Restaurant
• Foodway Restaurant
• Food Land Restaurant 
• Paragon Restaurant
• Al Majas Restaurant
• La Mensa Restaurant
• 1762 JAFZA
• The Lunch Box

The mall of the Emirates is home to over 100 restaurants, boasting an impressive selection of cuisines and desserts. Some of the popular Mall of the Emirates restaurants are:

• Tribes
• Salmontini
• The Butcher Shop & Grill
• Texas De Brazil 
• P.F Chang’s 
• Eat Greek Kouzina

Tribes is an upscale restaurant located on Level 2, beside the cinema. Salmontini is a treat for seafood lovers, located on Level 1. The Butcher Shop & Grill is a steakhouse in Dubai known for in-house meat preparation. It is located on Level 1. Texas De Brazil is a popular Brazilian restaurant in Dubai located at Level 2.

P.F Chang’s is one of the famous Chinese restaurants in the Mall of the Emirates. It is located on the ground level. Eat Greek Kouzina is one of Dubai’s top Greek restaurants that brings a delicious amalgamation of dishes with authentic Greek flavour. It is located on Level 2.

Jebel Ali Beach is only a 17-minute drive from Jebel Ali Freezone South. It is a sandy beach popular for camping, kitesurfing, kayaking & paddle boarding.

NAFFCO Clock Roundabout is a historical landmark just 400 metres away.

Some leisure places and notable landmarks near the area include:

• Jebel Ali Golf Resort
• Jebel Ali Shooting Club
• DMX Dubai

Jebel Ali Golf Resort is an ideal destination for a staycation during holidays or a long weekend. It is home to the international standard golf course, a golf shop, David Leadbetter Golf Academy and restaurants. It also offers several interesting activities for singles and families alike. Visitors and guests will find The JA Equestrian Centre, swimming pools, Seaplane tours, The Dubai Shooting Club, JA Marina and The Calm Spa and Salon.

Jebel Ali Shooting Club is a luxurious facility of JA The Resort that caters to both beginners and seasoned shooters. The club offer five floodlit clay shooting ranges, which gives you a real taste of the sport. The air-conditioned shooting range is built as per international safety standards.

Residents can also access Jebel Ali Kart Circuit and Jabel Ali MiniGP Circuit.

The outdoor attractions include some community and theme parks in the nearby areas. These include Al Forsan Park and DIP Public Park. One can also find a football ground in JAFZA South Accommodation JB-9 and a cricket ground located in Dubai Investments Park.

Those who wish to stay fit can find Fine Fit Gym at Free Zone, opposite Al Sultan Hypermarket JAFZA South, Mina Jebel Ali. This gym facility is accessible at a 6-minute drive by car.

There are several spas and salons near JAFZA South:

• Bait Al Madina Salon
• Rahma Variety Gents Salon
• Royal Life Gents Salon
• Kanz Salon
• Style Gents Salon

Residents can visit these salons located within a 10 to 12-minute drive by car.

Residents can visit JAFZA One Convention Centre located on the ground floor, JAFZA One Building No. 1. It is Dubai’s finest venue for corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows and other events.

Residents can join the Jafza groups on Facebook to stay updated with events held in the community.

JAFZA South is a commercial area featuring offices and warehouses but offers good connectivity to residential areas. You will find affordable residential options in the neighbourhood, especially Jebel Ali Village.

Jebel Ali Freezone South is a commercial area in Jebel Ali.

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is the leading free zone.

The UAE offers more than 40 multidisciplinary free zones to investors.

Jebel Ali Freezone offers 100% foreign asset ownership and 100% repatriation of capital and profits. There is no minimum capital investment and no currency restrictions. There are also no corporate taxes to report and no personal income taxes. One can find warehouses and factories here.

• 14 minutes to Expo City Dubai
• 17 minutes to Dubai Parks and Resorts
• 38 minutes from Dubai International Airport