Hamriyah Free Zone and SAIF Zone are Sharjah's two major industrial and logistics-oriented free zones, both offering trading and industrial licences at competitive pricing, but built around genuinely different transport infrastructure.
Where they differ
Hamriyah Free Zone is built around a deep-water port, favouring bulk and container cargo, manufacturing and larger-scale industrial activity, and additionally offers an offshore company registration option. SAIF Zone sits directly at Sharjah International Airport, making it the natural choice for businesses relying on air-freight speed — perishables, express parcels, time-sensitive components.
Cost comparison
Both are generally positioned in a similar price bracket for standard flexi-desk or small office trading licences, with warehouse and larger industrial unit sizes as the main cost driver above that baseline for either zone. Model your specific case with this site's Business Setup Cost Calculator.
Which one fits your business
If your cargo moves in bulk or by sea, or you need an offshore holding option alongside your operating licence, Hamriyah's port infrastructure and additional offshore route are the stronger fit. If speed and air-freight access genuinely matter to your supply chain, SAIF Zone's airport location is a real operational advantage Hamriyah cannot match.