Flexi desk or physical office in a UAE free zone
By Malik, Founder · Prices checked
A licence price without a workspace is half a price. This is the question that decides the real total, and the one most price pages leave out.
Every zone sorted by what it requires. 16 of the 51 do not publish it.
No office needed (2)
Shared desk included (17)
Desk or office, extra cost (3)
Own office required (13)
Ask us (16)
This figure is not published by every free zone. Ask them: fill in the questionnaire once, and we come back to you with the figure of the free zone you pick.
Questions
Can I open a UAE free zone company without renting an office?
Yes, in many of them. Some zones need only a registered address, others include a shared desk in the licence price. A minority require an office you must actually rent, and that changes the total substantially.
Does a shared desk limit how many visas I can get?
Often, yes. Several zones cap the visa quota attached to a flexi desk, and the cap is rarely printed on the price page. Ask for the visa quota per workspace type in writing before choosing the cheapest desk.
Why do so many zones not say what workspace is included?
Because the workspace is where a package can be upgraded once you are already engaged. A price page that stays vague about the desk leaves room for a sales conversation later. We mark those zones as not published rather than guessing for them.
All prices and terms come from the free zones and may change at any time without prior notice. Free Zone Radar cannot be held responsible for any change, error or omission. Always confirm the final price and terms in writing before you sign or pay.
