Only for warehouses inside free zones (JAFZA, Dubai South Free Zone, DAFZA). For mainland districts (Al Quoz, DIP, Ras Al Khor, Al Qusais, Jebel Ali mainland, etc.), a standard Dubai mainland trade license is sufficient. If you're not sure which license type you have, your Cargoz account manager will check before booking.

Techno Park/NIP, Al Qusais, and the smaller-format stock in DIP typically run cheapest, from around AED 3.00 to 3.50/sqft/month for non-AC general cargo. JAFZA, DAFZA, and Dubai South run higher because of free-zone benefits and modern infrastructure. The cheapest option for very small needs is Lockable Units (300 to 1,000 sqft), available across multiple districts.

Yes, through Cargoz Care. If your size or location needs change mid-term, your account manager re-sources within our network without a broker search or contract restart, and Cargoz coordinates the warehouse-to-warehouse handover. This is one of the main reasons SMEs choose Cargoz over a direct lease.

Free-zone warehouses (JAFZA, DAFZA, Dubai South Free Zone) require a free-zone trade license but offer 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax up to a threshold, and bonded customs. Mainland warehouses can be used by any UAE-licensed business but goods are subject to standard import duty when received. For pure storage and domestic distribution, mainland is usually simpler. For import-export, free zone is usually cheaper overall.

Dubai sits at the high end. Equivalent stock in Sharjah typically runs 25 to 35% lower per sqft, while Abu Dhabi runs 30 to 45% lower. The trade-off is access: Dubai's port and airport infrastructure, road network, and customer base usually justify the premium for import-export and last-mile businesses. For pure storage with low handling, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi are often better value.

Yes, in designated DG (Dangerous Goods) zones, primarily in JAFZA, Dubai South, and parts of DIP. Civil defence approval is required at the warehouse level, and your trade license must permit DG handling. Cargoz has 12+ partner warehouses across Dubai certified for various DG classes; your account manager confirms compatibility before booking.