Al Nakheel Business Zone RAKEZ — setup costs, services and licences
Al Nakheel Business Zone is RAKEZ’s premier business centre for SMEs, startups, freelancers and commercial service companies. RAKEFZ gets you licensed from AED 6,000 with flexi desks, private offices and UAE residence visas. It is also the home of the RAKEZ Biz Starter 24-hour licence.
RAKEFZ tip: Al Nakheel is the best starting point for most founders because the 24-hour Biz Starter package and the RAKEZ headquarters support team are both based here.
Key takeaways: Al Nakheel Business Zone is RAKEZ’s flagship SME centre. Best for: startups, freelancers, consultancies, trading and service companies. Starting price: AED 6,000 Biz Starter package. Setup time: as fast as 24 hours.
What is Al Nakheel Business Zone?
Al Nakheel Business Zone offers first-class business centres with flexi desks, private offices, high-speed internet, telecom infrastructure, secretarial support and 24/7 secure access. It is the most popular RAKEZ location for small businesses. Short-term flexi desks can be upgraded to private offices as your team grows, and the zone has the highest concentration of RAKEZ service providers and networking events.
Why set up in Al Nakheel?
✓Prime SME and freelancer hub
✓Flexi desks and private offices
✓Licence in 24 hours with Biz Starter
✓Wide range of licence types
✓UAE residence visas for owners and employees
Services and facilities
Flexi desks and shared offices
Small-to-medium private offices
High-speed internet and telecom
Secretarial support
24/7 secure access
Visa processing
Licence activities
Commercial / Trading
General Trading
Service / Consultancy
E-commerce
Professional services
Media activities
Educational support
Freelancer permit
Branch of foreign company
RAKEZ pricing and packages
Al Nakheel is ideal for the Biz Starter and Standard All-Inclusive packages. The AED 6,000 Biz Starter is the fastest no-visa option, while the one-visa package at ~AED 12,010 suits a single founder who needs a residence visa. Compare all packages in the RAKEZ company formation guide 2026.
Package
Price
Best for
Biz Starter
AED 6,000
Licence in 24h, up to 5 activities, coworking
Standard All-Inclusive
AED 16,500
Licence + visa + workspace + banking support
BusinessWomen
AED 6,000
Female founders, flexi desk
Trading/Service Licence
from AED 8,000
Trading, services and commercial activities
Industrial Licence
from AED 18,000
Manufacturing and industrial projects
Visa Processing
AED 3,800 – 4,800
Per person
Setup cost and timeline
Biz Starter from
AED 6,000
Licence in 24 hours
Standard package
AED 16,500
Licence + visa + workspace
Typical setup time
1–5 days
Fully remote
Frequently asked questions
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