Industrial property · Jebel Ali
Warehouses for Rent in Jebel Ali
"A warehouse in Jebel Ali" can mean two different things: a unit in the mainland Jebel Ali Industrial Areas, or one inside the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). Both sit beside Jebel Ali Port off Sheikh Zayed Road. On the mainland side you rent from a landlord, register the lease on Ejari and can sell anywhere in the UAE; JAFZA suits importing, bonded storage and re-export.
- 5 units available now
- 3,760-10,387 sq ft
- from AED 59 / sq ft / year
Available in Jebel Ali now
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Jebel Ali at a glance
- Mainland
- Jebel Ali Industrial Areas First, Second and Third - private landlords, mainland licence, Ejari
- Free zone
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), beside the port - JAFZA licence, duty-suspended storage
- Roads
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
- Nearby
- Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Investments Park
- JAFZA units
- Light industrial units of roughly 3,400-6,700 sq ft; warehouses from about 5,800 sq ft
- Rents we have now
- AED 59 - 60 per sq ft a year, excluding VAT
Why businesses choose Jebel Ali
- Next to Jebel Ali Port - the region's main container port
- A choice of mainland (sell across the UAE) or free zone (import and re-export)
- Highway access to Abu Dhabi and the rest of Dubai
- Established district with a wide range of warehouse sizes
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Questions about renting in Jebel Ali
How much does it cost to rent a warehouse in Jebel Ali?
Our current Jebel Ali listings for rent ask AED 59 to 60 per sq ft a year (excluding VAT). For a 5,000 sq ft unit at AED 60, that is about AED 300,000 a year. Bigger units, high power and good loading usually cost more per foot; very large units often less.
Should I rent in JAFZA or in Jebel Ali Industrial?
If you import, store and re-export outside the GCC, or need bonded storage beside the port, JAFZA fits. If you sell and deliver to customers in the UAE, or want a private landlord's flexibility on terms and fit-out, the mainland Jebel Ali Industrial Areas fit better.
Can a mainland company rent a warehouse in JAFZA?
Not directly. A JAFZA unit needs a JAFZA licence or entity; you cannot run a mainland company from it. Mainland companies usually rent in the Jebel Ali Industrial Areas or nearby Dubai Investments Park.
What sizes of warehouse are available in Jebel Ali?
JAFZA's ready-built light industrial units are roughly 3,400 to 6,700 sq ft, with warehouses from about 5,800 sq ft. The mainland industrial areas have a wider range from private landlords. Right now we have 5 in Jebel Ali, from 3,760 to 10,387 sq ft.
What do I pay on top of the rent?
Commercial rent in the UAE carries 5% VAT. On the mainland expect the Ejari fee, a DEWA connection or transfer with a deposit, and the landlord's security deposit; free zones have their own registration and fees.