2 zones compared in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi offers fewer but more specialised free zones, anchored by ADGM for financial services and Kizad for industrial operations. We compared 2 Abu Dhabi free zones for tech & it — Year 1 costs range from AED 18,500 to AED 38,350 with one visa. Here is how they stack up.
AED 18,500
Year 1
Masdar City Free Zone is the UAE's only free zone purpose-built around sustainability. At AED 7,000 for the zero-visa startup package, entry is remarkably affordable for an Abu Dhabi zone backed by government clean-energy investment.
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Year 1
ADGM is where tech meets regulation. Its common-law framework, modelled on English law, gives legal certainty that UAE federal law cannot always provide — critical for fintech, blockchain, and data-driven companies.
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Masdar offers the lowest Year 1 cost at AED 18,500 with one visa. This includes license, visa processing, and mandatory government fees.
We evaluated 2 free zones in Abu Dhabi that offer licensing for tech & it activities. Prices range from AED 18,500 to AED 38,350 for Year 1 with one visa.
Masdar is our top pick for tech & it in Abu Dhabi, offering the best balance of cost, banking access, and activity flexibility. ADGM is a strong runner-up.
Most Abu Dhabi free zones offer virtual office or flexi-desk options for tech & it licenses. Physical office requirements vary by zone — check individual zone profiles for package details.
Yes. All 2 free zones we evaluated in Abu Dhabi offer at least one residence visa with their tech & it packages. Visa quotas range from 6 to 10.
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