Ajman Free Zone warehouses

All free zones in the UAE are competing with each other in terms of the facilities they provide. Every zone has flexi-desks and offices. But very few UAE free zone offer industrial facilities for rent to its clients. Ajman Free Zone  is one of them.

While many warehouses in Ajman are located in mainland industrial areas such as Al Jurf and Ajman Industrial and are offered by private landlords on portals like Bayut, Dubizzle, Property Finder, OpenSooq and others, Ajman Free Zone warehouses are inside the Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA) area next to Ajman Port and Customs. They follow specific free zone rules, pricing and licensing requirements that are different from mainland Ajman.

Ajman free zone warehouses have always been popular. No wonder - they are located right in the Ajman port, next to Ajman customs office, within quick and easy reach to Dubai. 

If you are looking for a warehouse for your business, come and view them in Ajman! All of them are new, modern, have electricity and water connection.

Ajman Free Zone Warehouse Sizes and Layouts

Ajman Free Zone offers a range of warehouse units in different sizes, from smaller modules suitable for storage and light industrial use to larger units with several hundred square meters of built‑up area. The exact sizes, layouts (with or without office space) and availability are updated regularly, so it is always best to check the current options for your specific requirements.
There is also a block of staff accommodation located nearby, which can be very useful if you need your workers to live close to the production site. Availability and specific types of staff accommodation should be confirmed at the time of application, as these facilities can be fully occupied or reallocated.

All warehouses come with in-built bathroom and office area. They are fully prepared for you to start work: just move in your equipment and staff and start operations! 

Requirements for Ajman Free Zone Warehouse Lease

Ajman free zone allows light manufacturing, storage or assembling/re-assembling activities within its warehouses. Before leasing a warehouse, you will need to provide a detailed business plan, where you have to describe the activity and the procedures to be done in the warehouse, electricity and water requirements, number of staff who will work in the warehouse.

You will also need to make a drawing in case you are planning to make any alterations inside.

The activities you plan to carry out inside the warehouse must match the business activities listed on your Ajman Free Zone license and comply with AFZA health, safety and fire safety regulations. For certain operations (for example, food production, chemicals or pharmaceutical activities), additional approvals or certifications from relevant UAE authorities may be required before AFZA grants the final approval for the warehouse lease.

Ajman Port Location and Warehouse Connectivity

Ajman Port, located directly next to Ajman Free Zone warehouses, is a relatively compact seaport that handles general cargo, containers and other types of shipments. Instead of fixed numbers, businesses are advised to refer to the latest technical information (such as depth, types of vessels accepted and operational details) published by Ajman Port and Customs or the relevant port authorities, as these specifications can change due to upgrades and dredging works.

Ajman Free Zone warehouse benefits

• Ajman Free Zone is one of the few UAE free zones that officially offers a multi-installment payment plan for company formation packages that can include warehouse rent.
• This allows you to pay the first installment and obtain your trade license together with a warehouse lease.
• Payment can be split into 2, 3, or 6 installments.
• Future installments must be guaranteed with UAE bank post-dated cheques.
• The exact installment options and minimum amounts depend on AFZA’s current policies and promotions and should be confirmed at the time of application.

AFZA warehouses vs. mainland Ajman warehouses

Location

• Mainland Ajman warehouses: Usually in industrial areas like Al Jurf, Ajman Industrial, and New Industrial City.
• AFZA warehouses: Inside Ajman Free Zone, in a regulated free zone environment near the seaport and customs.

How you rent / who you deal with

• Mainland: Typically leased directly from private landlords or developers. Many listings appear on portals like Bayut, Dubizzle, Property Finder, AjmanProperties, OpenSooq, and findproperties.
• AFZA: Warehousing is tied to the free zone setup, where the warehouse space is part of operating under AFZA rules.

Business setup & ownership

• Mainland: Warehouse rental is separate from company licensing; your business operates under mainland rules.
• AFZA: You get a free zone trade license, can have 100% foreign ownership, and operate under AFZA regulations.

Space & pricing

• Mainland: Often offers larger units and a wider range of price points.
• AFZA: Focuses on combining storage/light industrial space with free zone company benefits.

Currently Ajman free zone warehouses are occupied by various business types, such as: water purification, import/export, clothes manufacturing, freight forwarding and others. Your business could become one of the members of this community too. 

The range of industries present in Ajman Free Zone warehouses continues to expand and depends on AFZA’s current policies and investor demand. For some activities, such as food production, chemical processing or pharmaceutical operations, additional licenses, inspections or approvals from specialized UAE authorities may be required before you can start operations in the warehouse.