Jebel Ali

Jebel Ali
—— United Arab Emirates community ——
Jebel Ali
جبل علي
Port Jebel Ali on 1 May 2007 Pict 1.jpg

Port Jebel Ali on 1 May 2007

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Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
City Dubai
Established 1977
Community number 383-394 (Jebel Ali)
500 (Jebel Ali Village)
511-529 (Jebel Ali Free Zone)
599 (Jebel Ali Industrial)
Community statistics
Area 47.1 km²
Population 31,634 [1] (2000)
Population density 672/km²
Neighbouring communities Jumeirah Islands, Dubai Marina, Palm Jebel Ali
Dubai Metro station      Energy, Jebel Ali Industrial, Jebel Ali Free Zone 
Coordinates 25°00′41″N 55°03′40″E / 25.01126°N 55.06116°E / 25.01126; 55.06116Coordinates: 25°00′41″N 55°03′40″E / 25.01126°N 55.06116°E / 25.01126; 55.06116

Jebel Ali (Arabic: جبل علي‎) is a port town, located 35 kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300 residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120 countries".

In 1985, the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) was established. JAFZ, an industrial area surrounding the port, allows the international companies who relocate there to enjoy the special privileges of the free zone. These include exemption from corporate tax for fifteen years, no personal income tax, no import or export duties, no restriction on currency, and easy labor recruitment. Al Maktoum International Airport (formerly Dubai World Central International Airport) is being constructed in the area.

See also

  • Port of Jebel Ali

References

  1. ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000

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