Masdar City Free Zone (Masdar City FZ)
Clean-tech, AI, biotech and research startups wanting an Abu Dhabi free zone licence.
- Emirate
- Abu Dhabi
- Run by
- Masdar City
- Licence types
- Free Zone LLC, Branch, Startup & Innovation licence package
- Office options
- Flexi-desk, Office
- Set up remotely
- Not stated
- Published entry price
- AED 7,000
Startup Package: licence and registration with up to 2 business activities; no visa or desk listed
What Masdar City FZ is known for
- Renewable energy and sustainability
- Biotech and smart mobility
- 2,500+ companies
- Innovation licence package
Worth knowing
Masdar City Free Zone was named in fDi Intelligence's 2026 Global Free Zones of the Year top 10. Its Business One package (AED 17,500) is the cheapest listed option that includes a visa.
Before you choose Masdar City FZ
Check three things with the zone directly: whether your exact business activity is on its list, how many visas your office option allows, and the full year-one cost including the establishment card and visa fees. Our year-one cost guide shows what to add up.
UAE Free Zone is an independent information website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by Masdar City, the UAE Government or any emirate. Official source: masdarcityfreezone.com/.