Al Hamriyah
Hamriyah Free Zone
Hamriyah Free Zone was established in 1995 under Sharjah Emiri Decree No. 6 of 1995. It offers companies one of six business sectors, with executive offices, pre-built warehouses and industrial land.1,3
- Industrial plots from 2,500 square metres, including sea-facing plots
- Leases of 25 years, renewable, with land rates fixed for at least the first five years
- A main port 14 metres deep and an inner harbour 7 metres deep
- On-site customs office, banks and currency exchanges
Source: Hamriyah Free Zone Authority: Infrastructure and facilities2
The town
Al Hamriyah Municipality runs Al Hamriyah Beach and its beach park, a family beach with a children's play area and parking.5,6
Al Hamriyah Studios, built on the site of a former souq near the coast and designed by the architect Khaled Al Najjar, was opened by the Sharjah Art Foundation in 2017 for producing and showing artworks.4
Setting up
| Item | Who |
|---|---|
| Mainland licences | Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) |
| Chamber of commerce | Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland; UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities; UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies7,8,9
Companies inside Hamriyah Free Zone are licensed by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, not by the Sharjah Economic Development Department, and each must keep its registered office in the free zone.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Who licenses companies in Al Hamriyah?
Companies inside Hamriyah Free Zone are licensed by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. Mainland businesses in the town are licensed by the Sharjah Economic Development Department.
Sources
- Hamriyah Free Zone Authority: Home
- Hamriyah Free Zone Authority: Infrastructure and facilities
- Hamriyah Free Zone: Implementing rules for free zone establishments under Sharjah Emiri Decree No. 6 of 1995
- Sharjah24: Sharjah Art Foundation launches Studio and Residency Programmes (1 July 2025)
- Visit Sharjah: Al Hamriyah Beach
- Sharjah24: Al Hamriyah continues its Safe and Happy Summer campaign (15 July 2024)
- UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland
- UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities
- UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies
Figures checked 23 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.