1. INTRODUCTION
2. GENERAL
3. DEFINITIONS
4. THE FREE ZONE AREAS
5. FREE ZONE DEPARTMENT
6. FREE ZONE REGISTRATION
7. FREE ZONE LICENCES
8. FREE ZONE LEASES
9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)
10. SECURITY
11. INSURANCE
12. EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS
13. TRAFFIC AFFAIRS
14. GOODS AND CUSTOMS
15. VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS
S1. TARIFF OF FEES, CHARGES AND PENALTIES
S2. CUSTOMS BONDED AREA OF DWC FREE ZONE
S3. CONTACT DETAILS
S4. REFERENCES
 
 

1. INTRODUCTION

Dubai Aviation City Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a wholly-owned Government of Dubai company established by Dubai Law No. 8/2006 (as amended). The Corporation is responsible for the development and operation of Dubai World Central (“DWC”), a 140 km² development in Jebel Ali, Dubai, centred around the new Al Maktoum International Airport. The Law includes provision for the establishment of a Free Zone for businesses and organisations operating in the aviation and logistics industries.

This document sets out the main rules and regulations applicable within the DWC Free Zone areas (the “Regulations”). In addition, the Corporation, through the Free Zone Department, may issue Notices on specific issues from time to time. The Regulations and the provisions of any Notice are mandatory to all organisations and persons operating within the Free Zone and must be complied with at all times. Ignorance of the Regulations is no excuse for non-compliance. The Regulations come into force on the date of issue and will be reviewed and updated by the Corporation from time to time.

Notices and the latest version of the Regulations can always be obtained online here or from the Free Zone Department. It is the duty of any person or firm operating within the DWC Free Zone to check for updates to the Regulations and any Notices.