Dubai Gold and Diamond Park
Free Zone
Dubai’s integrated manufacturing-and-retail free zone for gold, diamonds and jewellery. Opened in 2001 as an extension of JAFZA on Sheikh Zayed Road, it lets jewellers manufacture and sell under one roof, hosting 90+ retailers across 37 shops, 350 luxury offices, and 118 purpose-built manufacturing blocks. Comparable Dubai gold trading Licenses run AED 20,000 to 30,000, with DGDP entities historically requiring authorised capital of around AED 300,000.

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What Is Dubai Gold and Diamond Park?
Dubai Gold and Diamond Park (DGDP) was built as an extension of JAFZA, with construction starting in late 1999 and finishing in mid-2000. It opened under Emaar Properties, now part of Emaar Malls, backed by the Government of Dubai, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, the Gold and Jewellery Group, and the World Gold Council.
What genuinely sets DGDP apart from a generic trading free zone is that a single company can manufacture and sell jewellery on the same site, in an enclosed, air-conditioned retail floor. All gold and jewellery produced in the park must meet Dubai Municipality hallmarking standards.
Manufacture and Sell Under One Roof
37 Shops, 90+ Brands
A destination jewellery floor with walk-in customer traffic.
350 Luxury Offices
Showroom, trading and design space inside the same park.
118 Manufacturing Blocks
Purpose-built workshops for gold, diamonds and jewellery.
Who Is Dubai Gold and Diamond Park For?
For businesses planning dubai gold and diamond park company formation, the zone is particularly relevant when manufacturing, trading and retail need to operate from one specialised location.
Jewellery Manufacturers
Gold refiners, diamond cutters and polishers.
Precious-Stone Traders
Gold, diamond and precious stone traders, wholesale or retail.
Designers and Gemologists
Jewellery designers and gemologists wanting integrated workshop and showroom space.
Trade Services
Specialist service providers supporting the gold and jewellery trade.
Retail Brands
Brands wanting direct walk-in customer access alongside on-site production.
Less Natural Fit
Businesses with no genuine connection to gold, diamonds, jewellery or precious metals. DGDP is a specialised option, not a general-purpose business zone.
What Dubai Gold and Diamond Park Is Famous For
Dubai Gold and Diamond Park is famous globally as the only UAE free zone where a jewellery business can design, manufacture and sell from a single licensed site. This integrated model is a defining feature of the dubai gold and diamond park free zone. Its tenants include Indian and international jewellery manufacturers, diamond sorters and polishers, gold bullion dealers, watch retailers and precious stone traders, across 118 manufacturing blocks and 90+ retail showrooms.
DGDP solves the jewellery industry’s dual-location problem. UAE jewellers historically had to choose between an industrial zone (cheaper space, no foot traffic) or a mall (foot traffic, no production infrastructure), and moving goods between the two meant customs documentation, insurance and security risk for every consignment. DGDP removes this entirely; a jeweller can manufacture and sell from the same site, with no inter-zone movement, customs paperwork, or security transfer.
Indian, Lebanese, Italian and international jewellery manufacturers, diamond dealers and polishing workshops, gold bullion traders, luxury watch retailers and service centres, precious gemstone traders, jewellery designers with both production and retail requirements, and gold recycling and refining operations within the JAFZA designated zone framework.
Yes, as a JAFZA licensed facility. JAFZA is a Designated Zone under Cabinet Decision No. 59 of 2017. DGDP’s core activities, precious metals manufacturing and retail sales to UAE consumers, involve goods consumed in the UAE and are therefore subject to standard 5% UAE VAT in practice. Designated-zone goods treatment applies only to qualifying B2B goods in transit or storage that are not consumed in the UAE. Confirm the VAT treatment for your activity with the FTA and the DGDP authority before assuming relief.
Who Operates Inside the Park
DGDP concentrates the jewellery trade in one purpose-built zone, from workshop to showroom.
Indian Jewellery Houses
Manufacturers at Malabar, Kalyan and Joyalukkas scale.
Gold Smithing
Lebanese and Italian gold smithing operations.
Diamond Dealers
Antwerp and Mumbai-connected diamond dealers and polishers.
Watch Retailers
Luxury watch retailers and authorised brand service centres.
Bullion and Recycling
Gold bullion traders and recycling operations.
Gemstones and Couture
Precious and coloured stone traders, plus bespoke designers who produce and sell together.
Export Houses
Jewellery exporters serving GCC, Africa and South Asia buyer markets.
License Types and Company Structures
Choosing the right structure is an important part of dubai gold and diamond park company formation, particularly for a single-shareholder, multi-shareholder or branch setup.
License Types Available at DGDP
Company Structures at DGDP
Setup Costs
The cost of dubai gold and diamond park company formation depends on the licence, premises, activity and capital requirements applicable to the proposed business.
| Item | Typical Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Comparable gold trading License | Approx. 20,000 to 30,000 |
| Authorised capital, historically cited | Approx. 300,000 |
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Book a ConsultationHow to Set Up a Company in Dubai Gold and Diamond Park
If you plan to start business in gold and diamond park in dubai, the setup begins with an approved activity, a legal structure and suitable premises.
Key Benefits of Setting Up in DGDP
A properly structured dubai gold and diamond park business setup can combine production, trading and retail inside the park’s specialised infrastructure.
Manufacture and retail on one site
The only UAE free zone where a jewellery business can design, produce and sell from a single licensed address.
118 purpose-built manufacturing blocks
Ventilation, exhaust extraction, acid disposal and chemical handling that standard commercial buildings cannot safely provide.
90+ retailers and built-in foot traffic
37 retail shops create destination traffic that reduces marketing cost for showroom businesses.
Dubai Municipality hallmarking
Mandatory hallmarking gives international buyers and insurers an independent quality check.
Full JAFZA free zone framework
Access to JAFZA regulation, banking relationships and Jebel Ali Port logistics for precious metals exports.
When DGDP May Not Be the Right Fit
Broad precious metals trading
If you need trading scope without a physical manufacturing or retail requirement, DMCC’s commodity platform serves large-volume traders more efficiently.
Capital below AED 300,000
The historically cited authorised capital is a higher entry barrier than most generalist free zones. Confirm the current figure with JAFZA.
Large-scale refining
Chemical-intensive processing is a better fit for JAFZA’s industrial zone or Hamriyah Free Zone.
No precious metals activity
Without manufacturing, retail or precious metals trading, a lower-cost generalist zone is the practical choice.
IncHub checks whether your gold or jewellery activity and capitalisation genuinely fit DGDP before recommending it over DMCC or a generalist trading free zone.
DGDP vs DMCC vs JAFZA
DGDP, DMCC and JAFZA serve different gold, jewellery and industrial models. IncHub compares each one so you choose the authority that matches what your business actually needs.
| Factor | DGDP | DMCC | JAFZA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | Gold, diamond and jewellery manufacture plus retail | Commodity and precious metals trading | Industrial, logistics and port-based trade |
| Location | Sheikh Zayed Road | JLT & Uptown Dubai | Jebel Ali |
| Manufacture and Retail | Same licensed site | Trading platform, not a retail park | Industrial production, not a retail floor |
| Manufacturing Space | 118 jewellery blocks | Not a jewellery manufacturing park | Larger industrial footprint |
| Customer Access | 90+ retailers, 37 shops | Office and trading community | Port and industrial campus |
| Authorised Capital | Historically about AED 300,000 | Confirm with DMCC | Confirm with JAFZA |
| Entry Licence | About AED 20,000–30,000 | From AED 35,484 | Confirm with JAFZA |
| Hallmarking | Mandatory Dubai Municipality hallmarking | Not a retail hallmarking park | Industrial compliance |
| Best Fit | Jewellers who manufacture and sell on one site | Large-volume precious metals traders | Large-scale refining and industrial processing |
For chemical-intensive precious metals processing, Hamriyah Free Zone’s larger industrial land can be a closer fit than DGDP. IncHub holds direct relationships across the UAE’s free zones and helps you choose the one that matches your activity and capitalisation.
Compliance and Ongoing Obligations
Standard UAE federal compliance obligations that apply to all free zone companies (corporate tax, VAT, UBO, accounting, License renewal, visa renewal and FTA amendments) are documented in full in IncHub’s UAE Free Zone Compliance Guide. The Dubai Gold and Diamond Park-specific obligations are listed below.
Annual Audit
DGDP entities operating under JAFZA licensing are generally required to submit audited financial statements annually. The audit also supports the hallmarking and precious metals framework applied by Dubai Municipality and JAFZA.
Dubai Municipality Hallmarking
All gold and jewellery produced or sold from DGDP premises must meet Dubai Municipality hallmarking standards. Hallmarking is mandatory. Non-compliant goods cannot be legally sold in the UAE.
Authorised Capital Maintenance
The authorised share capital deposited at incorporation must be maintained. Any reduction or restructuring requires JAFZA approval and may require a new audit-verified capital confirmation.
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How IncHub Can Help You Set Up in DGDP
IncHub helps businesses planning to start business in gold and diamond park in dubai assess the licensing, premises and compliance requirements before proceeding. IncHub supports jewellery manufacturers and gold traders through the DGDP setup, coordinating the JAFZA application and authorised capital deposit, advising on the manufacturing-versus-trading License boundary, and managing Dubai Municipality hallmarking compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers address common questions businesses have before proceeding with dubai gold and diamond park company formation.
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