
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai·Developer: Private developer
A rare opportunity to acquire a 215,084 sq ft (approximately 4.94 acres) prime industrial and logistics development plot within Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai — one of the world's most strategically positioned free zones and a cornerstone of global trade infrastructure. Listed at AED 50,000,000 (net to owner), this translates to approximately AED 232.47 per sq ft, making it a competitively positioned acquisition for an asset of this scale in a first-tier free zone location. For a detailed breakdown of how JAFZA industrial land compares with other Dubai commercial zones, the Dubai commercial real estate and warehouse guide offers a useful market context.
The plot is held under a long-term leasehold structure, renewable with JAFZA Authority, and carries an annual land lease of approximately AED 5 per sq ft payable to JAFZA. The ownership model supports 100% foreign ownership within the free zone framework, alongside zero corporate tax and seamless global customs clearance — structural advantages that have made JAFZA the ptinational logistics operators, industrial conglomerates, and institutional real estate investors. Transfer charges of 4% (payable by the buyer) apply to Dubai Land Department or JAFZA, and VAT is applicable as per prevailing regulations.
In terms of development readiness, the plot is approved and zoned for industrial, warehousing, and regional logistics operations, and is described as ready for master architectural design and project construction. The site benefits from high-power feasibility — a critical requirement for energy-intensive industrial and cold-chain operations — and wide road access engineered for multi-axle trucks, supporting high-throughput inbound and outbound logistics flows without infrastructure bottlenecks.
The permitted use spectrum is broad. Suitable development programmes include global 3PL and distribution hubs, mega-scale warehousing and bulk storage facilities, import/export and international trade depots, industrial manufacturing, assembly, and processing plants, and cold-chain and temperature-controlled warehousing — a sector experiencing accelerating demand across the GCC. The footprint of nearly five acres is particularly well-suited to build-to-suit headquarters or fully automated logistics centres designed to LEED or equivalent sustainability standards.
Connectivity is a defining attribute. The site offers direct access to Jebel Ali Port terminals — the largest port in the Middle East and one of the top-ten container ports globally — as well as proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and dual highway connectivity via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Emirates Road (E77). This positions the land at the intersection of sea, air, and overland freight corridors, a combination that is genuinely rare at this plot scale within JAFZA. Buyers comparing JAFZA with other emerging industrial corridors may find the analysis of Dubai South warehouse investment trends a valuable for corridor-level due diligence.
This listing sits within the broader commercial property inventory in Dubai, which includes a range of industrial, office, and mixed-use commercial assets across the emirate. Buyers evaluating alternative industrial zones — including Al Quoz and Dubai Industrial City — can consult the Al Quoz industrial and warehousing investment guide for a comparative perspective on location attributes and tenant demand dynamics.
Ownership type, zoning status, annual land lease obligations, transfer charges, and VAT applicability should be independently verified through legal and financial advisors familiar with JAFZA regulations. Price and availability are subject to change — use the on-page enquiry form to receive the most current information.
The plot measures 215,084 sq ft (approximately 4.94 acres) and is listed at AED 50,000,000 net to the owner, equating to approximately AED 232.47 per sq ft.
The ownership structure is a long-term leasehold, renewable with the JAFZA Authority. This framework supports 100% foreign ownership within the Jebel Ali Free Zone, without requiring a local partner.
An annual land lease of approximately AED 5 per sq ft is payable to JAFZA each year. Additionally, a 4% transfer charge (payable by the buyer) applies to the Dubai Land Department or JAFZA at the time of transfer, and VAT is applicable as per prevailing UAE regulations.
The plot is approved and zoned for industrial, warehousing, and regional logistics operations. Permitted uses include 3PL distribution hubs, mega warehousing and bulk storage, import/export depots, industrial manufacturing and assembly plants, and cold-chain temperature-controlled warehousing.
The plot has high-power feasibility and wide road access for multi-axle trucks. It offers direct access to Jebel Ali Port terminals, proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), and dual highway connectivity via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Emirates Road (E77).
According to the listing details, the site is described as ready for master architectural design and project construction — meaning physical infrastructure groundwork can commence subject to the relevant JAFZA Authority approvals and design submissions.
JAFZA offers a zero corporate tax environment within its free zone framework, along with seamless global customs clearance benefits — both cited as key advantages for international logistics and industrial operators.
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