Dubai free zone, DFC
Set up your company in Dubai Flower Center Free Zone
Strategically located at Dubai International Airport, the Dubai Flower Centre (DFC) is a hub of growth for the floriculture industry, established to meet the demands of the floriculture centres developing across the country. With the explosive growth in the global trade of flowers and perishables, DFC provides innovative logistics and commercial solutions that reduce transit times, improve quality and grow profits.
- 100% foreign ownership
- At Dubai International Airport
- Cold-chain logistics
- Built for perishables trade
Why Dubai Flower Center
A perishables hub at the airport.
DFC is purpose-built for the floriculture and perishables trade, with fast logistics right at Dubai International Airport to reduce transit times, protect quality and grow margins.
100% ownership
Own your company outright, with no local sponsor or partner.
Airport location
At Dubai International Airport for the fastest air freight.
Cold-chain ready
Logistics designed to keep flowers and produce fresh.
Tax benefits
Free zone tax treatment with no personal income tax.
Full repatriation
Move 100% of your capital and profits with no currency limits.
Global reach
Connect to growers and buyers across the world.
What you can run
Made for flowers and fresh trade.
DFC serves the floriculture and perishables value chain. These are the activities it suits best.
Floriculture trade
Import, export and re-export of cut flowers and plants.
Fresh produce
Trading of fruit, vegetables and perishable goods.
Cold-chain logistics
Temperature-controlled storage and handling.
Distribution
Onward distribution across the region and beyond.
Trading & re-export
Trading focused on perishables.
Packaging & services
Packaging and support services for the trade.
Cannot find your activity in DFC? We will compare it against DAFZA, JAFZA and other logistics zones so you start in the right place.
What it costs
Dubai Flower Center setup cost.
DFC cost depends on your license, facility and visas. These are the parts that make up the figure, and a quote based on your exact needs is more accurate than a single advertised price.
License and registration
Name approval and your DFC trade or service license.
Facility
Cold-storage, warehouse or office space at the airport hub.
Visas and immigration
Establishment card and each residence visa for your team.
Activity approvals
Some perishable goods need additional permits or approvals.
How we help
From activity to open for business.
- 01
Plan your activity
We confirm your perishables activity and the right DFC license.
- 02
Name and approval
We secure name approval and submit your application.
- 03
Facility and license
We arrange your cold-storage or warehouse and issue the license.
- 04
Visas and bank
We assist with residence visas and corporate banking introductions once your company is established.
Why FZM
Dedicated Senior advisory.
You will work directly with a Dedicated Senior advisor from day one. Your advisor will assess your requirements, identify the most suitable jurisdictions, manage the entire application process, and remain your long-term point of contact for ongoing guidance and support.
- At DXB
- Airport hub
- 1,500+
- Companies formed
- 15+
- Years in the UAE
- Floriculture
- Specialist hub
Keep exploring
More on setting up in Dubai.
Good to know
Dubai Flower Center questions, answered.
- What is Dubai Flower Center (DFC) best for?
- Dubai Flower Center (DFC) is a floriculture and perishables free zone at Dubai International Airport. It is best for businesses in the cut flower and plant trade, fresh produce, cold-chain logistics, distribution and perishables-focused Trading, where fast air freight and temperature control matter most.
- Why set up at the airport for perishables?
- Perishable goods such as flowers and fresh produce lose value with every hour in transit. DFC's location at Dubai International Airport, with innovative cold-chain logistics, reduces transit times and protects quality, which helps growers and traders improve margins and reach customers faster.
- How much does it cost to set up in DFC?
- DFC cost depends on your license, facility and the number of visas you need. The main components are the license and registration, your facility (cold-storage, warehouse or office), and visas and immigration. We confirm a fixed, all-in quote, including visas, before you commit.
- Do I get 100% ownership in Dubai Flower Center?
- Yes. A DFC free zone company gives you 100% foreign ownership with no local sponsor, full repatriation of capital and profits, no currency restrictions and free zone tax treatment.
- What if my activity does not fit DFC?
- If DFC is not the right home for your activity, we will compare it against other logistics and airport zones such as DAFZA and JAFZA, so you set up in the zone that best matches your goods and budget.
Maha BadrHighly recommended. A professional team, prompt on every detailed query and seamless on every requirement, trade license, corporate tax, bank account, residence ID, medical.
Largo HomeSimply impeccable. They didn't just meet deadlines, they anticipated them, with quick and effective solutions even in complex situations.
Maciej KolodziejczykVery efficient. Company formation, employment contract, residency visa, and all the prerequisites handled. Friendly and professional throughout.
Ready to incorporate
One advisor.From company formation to corporate banking.
A 30-minute consultation is all it takes to receive a tailored proposal, a transparent quotation, and a written roadmap delivered the same day. You will deal directly with an experienced advisor throughout the process.
- Response instantly
- Five languages spoken
- Independent. Not a license reseller.