A multinational community spread across 50 sectors. Customization solutions for free zone businesses. Established by the government of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is the first choice for many entrepreneurs.
The United Arab Emirates comprises 7 cities, each possessing its own unique characteristics as a city. Out of the 7, Ras Al Khaimah, is a first choice for many entrepreneurs due to the city offering cost effective and facilitation measures.
Here are some interesting facts about Ras Al Khaimah:
- Covered across an area of 2,478 km sq
- Has a coastline stretched across 64km
- A preferred and ideal average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius
- A population of 355,005+ individuals
- As per 2016, Ras Al Khaimah had a GDP of AED 36.3 billion
- It is known for being a preferred destination for water sports, beach activities, equestrian activities and cultural tourism
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
Commonly known as RAKEZ, it is one of the most famous free zones in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 2017 and located in Ras Al Khaimah, it is known for its support to SME’s, startups, entrepreneurs, and industrialists.
RAKEZ is known for its state of the art facilities such as flexi facilities, standard offices, shell and core offices, warehouses, executive offices and land for development.
The coworking space is most ideal for freelancers, entrepreneurs and startups. It is located in the Compass Coworking Centre. To ensure privacy and permanence, the serviced offices is a different type of co-working space in premier business centres. The standard offices are more of a classic setup, a cost effective private office space facility for SME’s . Executive offices are tailored towards providing large private office space for growing companies that have a growing team to accommodate. If you are looking for a customised version for your office space, this is where shell and core offices come to the rescue. Shell and core offices provide you the chance to turn an underdeveloped space to be completely customized according to how you wish. Warehouse space is also provided at RAKEZ, with the option to customize according to size and proximity to airports and seaports.
Do you have a plan in mind? Do you wish to construct a premise of your own? Perhaps intending to facilitate industrial operations for your company? You now can, with the land for development offered by RAKEZ. Apart from this, there is staff and labour accommodation available for male workers. The staff and labour accommodation is located in the industrial zones.

6 Zones of RAKEZ
RAKEZ is known for its 6 zones and their speciality characteristics.
- Al Hamra Industrial Zone
This industrial zone was initiated to support heavy industry projects and light industries in a modern way. It has land plots ranging in various sizes from 5,000 m2. Small to medium-sized private offices are available. You can also access warehouses ranging in sizes from 150 m2 to 10,000 m2. - Al Ghail Industrial Zone
This specific type of industrial zone is ideal for large scale industrial projects. It is 28.2 million m2. There are land plots available starting from 5,000 m2. Labour accommodation is also available. - RAKEZ Academic Zone
This specific zone is dedicated to promoting qualified international educational institutions and service providers. The main benefits of this zone revolve around providing cost effective solutions to offer educational programmes. You can also lease or build a facility to support your educational motives. Offices and pre-built buildings are available on the designated premises too. - Al Nakheel Business Zone
This business zone comprises business centres and offers various types of support to entities that are part of it. It also provides flexi facilities in the form of flexi desks and flexi offices. - Al Hulaila Industrial Zone
1.3 million m2, this type of industrial zone is specifically oriented towards heavy industrial manufacturing. It has land plots ranging in various sizes from 5,000 m2. Small to medium-sized private offices are available. You can also access warehouses ranging in sizes from 150 m2 to 10,000 m2. - Al Hamra Business Zone
The perfect environment to conduct business in. It is away from the city’s hustle bustle but also offers convenience and access to logistical hubs, commercial establishments and premier developments. It also provides flexi facilities in the form of flexi desks and flexi offices.

Let RAKEZ be the golden opportunity for your business
With an increase in demand to cater the global taste buds and preferences of the multiple nationalities residing in the UAE, there are business opportunities to manifest.
All you need to do is be better and make the first impression a lasting one. At RAKEZ, you can do that and so much more.
We want to help you move from thoughts and into action, book your consultation where we tell you the awesome ways you can make the most of your genius entrepreneurial idea.
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