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Setting Up a Business Website in Dubai Free Zones

TL;DR

A Dubai free zone business website needs: trade license and free zone authority displayed, bilingual English-Arabic content, a .ae or .com domain, local payment gateway integration, and mobile-first design (80%+ UAE traffic is mobile).

Dubai free zones offer fast business setup, but your website needs specific elements to be compliant and effective. This guide covers what free zone businesses need online — from trade license display to bilingual content to lead capture.

Free Zone Website Requirements

Most free zones require your website to display your trade license number, free zone name, and registered activity. Some (like DMCC and DIFC) have additional branding guidelines. This is not optional — non-compliance can lead to fines or license suspension.

Bilingual Is Not Optional

The UAE has a growing Arabic-speaking customer base. Even if your primary business is in English, having Arabic content signals legitimacy. A proper bilingual site is not just translation — it needs RTL layout, culturally appropriate images, and separate SEO strategy for Arabic keywords.

Payment and Lead Capture

UAE customers expect local payment options: Tabby and Tamara for buy-now-pay-later, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and direct bank transfers. For lead capture, WhatsApp integration is essential — 90%+ of UAE business communication happens on WhatsApp.

Mobile-First Is Not a Suggestion

The UAE has one of the highest mobile penetration rates globally. Your site must load fast on 4G/5G, use touch-friendly navigation, and avoid desktop-only layouts. Google ranks mobile-first — a slow mobile site means invisible in search.

Getting Started

Plact handles bilingual content, local payments, WhatsApp integration, and compliance display — all scoped to your free zone and activity. Fixed price, delivered in days.