Free zone · Dubai
Setting up in DMCC
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre is a Dubai free zone and business district built around Jumeirah Lake Towers, with the Uptown Dubai development underway. It began as a hub for commodities trade and remains a major centre for gold, diamonds and precious stones, tea, coffee and other agricultural goods, and energy. Today it hosts more than 26,000 companies from over 180 countries, and its sectors now extend to digital assets, technology, AI, gaming, e-commerce, financial services and maritime. Structures on offer include branches, holding companies, SPVs, family offices and foundations, with space ranging from flexible desks to premium offices across dozens of towers.
Packages from AED 35,484 (published starting price; your total depends on activity, visas and office) · estimate a full setup
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Who DMCC suits
- Commodity traders in gold, diamonds, tea, coffee and energy
- Established businesses wanting a prestigious, large-community free zone
- Holding companies, SPVs and family offices
Key facts
- More than 26,000 companies from over 180 countries
- Based in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with Uptown Dubai under development
- Specialist ecosystems for precious metals, diamonds and agri-commodities
- Sectors also include digital assets, technology, gaming and financial services
- Branches, holding companies, SPVs, family offices and foundations
Things to weigh up
- Starting costs are among the highest of UAE free zones
- Regulated activities such as precious metals or crypto carry extra compliance
- Offices are tower-based, so heavy trading needs storage elsewhere
DMCC questions
Why is DMCC more expensive than other free zones?
DMCC's packages reflect its location, profile and the facilities and services included. Whether the premium is worthwhile depends on how much your business benefits from its community and reputation.
Can I set up a crypto business in DMCC?
DMCC hosts a digital assets community, but crypto activities in Dubai generally also need approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
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