Your automotive hub in Abu Dhabi to Set up, trade and grow SET UP. TRADE. GROW. SET UP.
Establish and operate your automotive business in the Middle East with access to commercial space, vehicle services, logistics and business support in one location.
About
Advancing global automotive trade
Global Auto Hub Abu Dhabi is an integrated automotive ecosystem designed for companies involved in vehicle trade and distribution, retail, manufacturing and mobility services. Spanning 3.3 million m², it provides free zone and mainland operating options alongside showrooms, workshops, warehouses and yards. Complementing these spaces are vehicle inspection, logistics and auction services, as well as business support and trade finance.
This combination gives businesses the flexibility to trade within the UAE, or to manage imports, storage and re-exports from Abu Dhabi to global markets.
3.3 sq km
Total development area
FZ + Mainland
Available operating options
100%
Full foreign ownership rights
0%
Free zone tax efficiency for qualifying businesses
Our Services & Solutions
Spaces and facilities
Spaces and facilities
Commercial space sized for display, service and storage, across free zone and mainland.
- Showrooms
- Workshops
- Offices and shops
- Vehicle storage yard
- Warehouse
- Land plots
Vehicle services
Vehicle services
On-site technical services that keep stock road-ready and compliant before it moves.
- Vehicle technical centre
- Inspection and testing
- Certification
- Repair and refurbishment
- Periodical maintenance
- Accessorisation
Transportation and logistics
Transportation and logistics
Movement, storage and clearance handled inside the development and onward to the port.
- Storage
- Shipping
- Terminals & land logistics
Business services
Business services
Establishment and operating support, from licensing to trade finance and insurance.
- Free zone and mainland operations
- Government-related services
- Trade finance and insurance
- Customs
- Trade licence acquisition
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Vehicle Workshops
Purpose-built workshops for repair, refurbishment, maintenance and accessorisation in the mainland area.
- Repair and refurbishment
- Periodical maintenance
- Accessorisation
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Commercial Vehicle Showrooms & Yards
Showrooms with adjoining yards for trucks, buses and commercial vehicles available in mainland area.
- Large-format showrooms
- Vehicle display and storage yards
- Heavy vehicle access
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Vehicle Technical Centre
Vehicle technical centre for inspection, testing and certification.
- Inspection and testing
- Vehicle certification
- Government-related services
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Commercial Vehicle Showrooms and Yard
Showrooms with adjoining yards for trucks, buses and commercial vehicles available in freezone area.
- Flagship and multi-brand showrooms
- Customer display frontage
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Vehicle Technical Centre
Vehicle technical centre for inspection, testing and certification.
- Inspection and testing
- Vehicle certification
- Government-related services
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Showrooms
Showroom units for vehicle retail and brand display in freezone area.
- Showroom units
- Display frontage
- Visitor parking
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Showrooms
Showroom units for vehicle retail and brand display in mainland area.
- Showroom units
- Display frontage
- Visitor parking
Location and Connectivity
Connected to key markets
Strategically located in KEZAD Area B between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Global Auto Hub Abu Dhabi offers proximity to Autoterminal Khalifa port and major road networks, providing automotive businesses with access to markets across the GCC, the wider Middle East, Africa and beyond.
Connected by sea
- 26 km from Khalifa Port
- 60 km from Jebel Ali Port
Connected by air
- 38 km from Abu Dhabi international airport
- 62 km from Al Maktoum international airport
- 90 km from Dubai international airport
Connected by road
- Strategically located between arterial highways E11 & E311 with high visibility and easy access
Connected by rail
- To be linked to the upcoming Etihad Rail network
Why Global Auto Hub
A competitive base for automotive trade
Global Auto Hub brings together the connectivity, services and operating flexibility automotive businesses need to set up, trade and grow.
Port-to-market connectivity
Located 26 km from Autoterminal Khalifa and positioned between the E11 and E311, Global Auto Hub Abu Dhabi connects your vehicle flows to the GCC, the wider Middle East and Africa, supported by AD Ports Group's maritime and logistics network.
Integrated one-stop automotive hub
Access connected vehicle handling, storage, technical and logistics services from arrival through onward distribution.
Free zone and mainland options
Operate from the free zone for import, storage and re-export, or from the mainland to supply customers across the UAE. Both options are available within the same development, allowing you to align your structure with your target markets.
Global reach, Local expertise
Operate within an international network of ports and terminals spanning more than 50 countries, alongside partners with decades of experience in the vehicle trade.
Financing & Trade Support
Finance solutions to keep your business moving
Eligible businesses can access trade financing and insurance that support vehicle purchasing, inventory, working capital and cross-border trade.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Automotive traders, dealers, distributors, exporters, workshops, service providers, logistics operators and related businesses across the automotive value chain.
Vehicle technical services including inspection, testing and certification, repair and refurbishment, storage, shipping and land logistics, and business services such as licensing, customs, banking and insurance.
Showrooms, workshops, offices and shops, vehicle storage yards, warehouses and land plots.
Free Zone setup offers 100% foreign ownership and 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, ideal for re-export and international trade. Mainland setup allows trading directly within the UAE domestic market. Our team can advise on the right structure.
In KEZAD Area B between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 26 km from Khalifa Port and close to AutoTerminal Khalifa and the E11 and E311 highways.
The development is established by AD Ports Group in partnership with Ghassan Aboud Group.
Phase 1 is scheduled to be operational in Q1 2028. Leasing enquiries are now open.
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