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What's the cheapest free zone in Fujairah? (2026)

Fujairah Creative City from AED 4,900 all-in — the UAE's second-cheapest licence, built for media, creative and freelance businesses.

In short: The main free zone in Fujairah is Fujairah Creative City from AED 4,900 all-in (0 visas) — the UAE's second-cheapest licence, just behind Ajman (AED 4,888). It's built for media, creative, marketing, consulting and freelance businesses, with a flexi-desk and 100% ownership. A first residence visa adds roughly AED 6,000–11,000.

What's the cheapest free zone in Fujairah in 2026?

The main free-zone option in Fujairah is Fujairah Creative City, from AED 4,900 all-in — the UAE's second-cheapest licence, just behind Ajman. It's built for media, creative, marketing, consulting and freelance businesses, with a well-known freelance-permit heritage, a flexi-desk and 100% foreign ownership.

Fujairah vs the other low-cost emirates (2026, all-in)

Free zoneEmirateFrom (0 visas)Best for
Ajman NuVentures CentreAjmanAED 4,888Lowest cost, services & online
Fujairah Creative CityFujairahAED 4,900Media, creative, freelance
SRTIPSharjahAED 5,500Tech & R&D
RAKEZRas Al KhaimahAED 6,000Trading & industrial

Real all-in catalogue prices (2026). Fujairah Creative City is the second-cheapest all-in UAE licence.

Who is Fujairah Creative City for?

It's ideal if you work in media, content, marketing, design, film, publishing, consulting or freelance services. The zone has long been a go-to for creative freelancers and small agencies who want a low-cost licence with a residence visa, without needing a Dubai address. If you write, design, film, consult or run an online creative business, it's a strong, cheap home.

What you get for AED 4,900

The all-in price covers the authority licence, registration, our service and a flexi-desk that meets the requirement — no hidden charges. A first residence visa adds roughly AED 6,000–11,000. See the full per-visa breakdown on the Fujairah Creative City cost page.

Who should choose Fujairah?

Choose Fujairah Creative City if you're a creative, media or freelance business chasing the lowest cost — it's second only to Ajman and purpose-built for your activity. For the absolute cheapest all-rounder, compare Ajman (AED 4,888); for a Dubai address, see the cheapest Dubai zones. Any of these licences is valid UAE-wide.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest free zone in Fujairah?

The main and cheapest free-zone option in Fujairah is Fujairah Creative City from AED 4,900 all-in for a zero-visa licence — the UAE's second-cheapest licence overall, just behind Ajman NuVentures Centre at AED 4,888. It's purpose-built for media, creative and freelance businesses.

How much does it cost to set up a company in Fujairah?

A Fujairah free-zone company starts from AED 4,900 all-in at Fujairah Creative City for a zero-visa licence. A first residence visa adds roughly AED 6,000–11,000 for the establishment card, medical, Emirates ID and stamping.

Is Fujairah Creative City good for freelancers?

Yes. Fujairah Creative City has a long freelance-permit heritage and is built for media, content, marketing, design, film and consulting freelancers who want a low-cost licence with a residence visa, without needing a Dubai address.

Fujairah Creative City vs Ajman — which is cheaper?

Ajman NuVentures Centre is marginally cheaper at AED 4,888 versus AED 4,900 for Fujairah Creative City. Ajman suits general services and online businesses; Fujairah Creative City is the better fit if your work is specifically media or creative. Both are valid UAE-wide.

Can I get a residence visa with a Fujairah free-zone company?

Yes. A Fujairah Creative City company can sponsor residence visas for you and your team. The first visa typically adds about AED 6,000–11,000 on top of the licence; you can start with zero visas and add them later.