Masdar City Free Zone has signed a partnership with Fazaa that will give eligible employees of companies registered in the free zone access to a range of membership benefits and discounts.
The Services Agreement was signed at LIVEX, Abu Dhabi’s Livability and Investment Exhibition, on September 30, 2026.
Masdar City Free Zone said the agreement is the first Fazaa partnership with an Abu Dhabi free zone, adding a new employee-focused benefit to its existing business setup and support offering.
Fazaa Membership Adds Employee Benefits for Free Zone Companies
The partnership gives eligible employees of Masdar City Free Zone companies access to Fazaa’s Silver, Gold and Platinum membership levels. The programme covers a wide range of consumer and lifestyle services, giving employees access to discounts that extend beyond their workplace.
Benefits include offers across healthcare, automotive services, restaurants, health and beauty, furniture, real estate and car rentals. Employees can access the programme through the Masdar City Free Zone Department, giving registered companies another benefit they can offer their workforce.
For companies operating in the free zone, the arrangement adds an employee benefit without changing the core licensing or business setup structure.
Masdar City Free Zone Expands Its Business Support Offering
The Fazaa agreement comes as Masdar City continues to develop its free zone as a destination for companies working across sustainability, clean technology and innovation. The free zone combines company formation and licensing services with access to a business ecosystem built around technology and sustainable development.
Masdar City Free Zone promotes several incentives for businesses, including 100% foreign ownership, zero personal income tax and access to dual licensing between the free zone and Abu Dhabi mainland. The zone also offers a one-day licensing process for eligible businesses.
The addition of Fazaa shifts part of the focus from the company itself to the employees working within that business community.
Partnership Brings Practical Discounts Across Multiple Sectors
The value of the Fazaa arrangement lies in the range of services available to members. Rather than concentrating on one particular industry, Fazaa provides offers across everyday spending categories, allowing eligible employees to use their membership for services such as dining, healthcare, automotive needs and leisure.
This broad coverage gives the partnership a practical angle for companies with employees from different backgrounds and professional roles. The benefits are not tied specifically to Masdar City’s clean-technology focus.
Fazaa’s membership programme operates across a large network of participating businesses and service providers in the UAE, making the partnership an additional perk for employees of businesses registered within the free zone.
Masdar City Strengthens Its International Business Network
The Fazaa partnership is also part of a wider effort by Masdar City to build its business ecosystem and attract companies from international markets. The free zone has developed relationships with organisations involved in investment, technology and startup development.
Masdar City has previously announced partnerships with organisations such as Abu Dhabi Global Market and Hub71. These initiatives have focused on creating pathways for businesses, supporting innovation and connecting companies with Abu Dhabi’s wider commercial ecosystem.
The free zone has also been expanding its international presence. In 2026, Masdar City Free Zone announced representative offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, strengthening its presence in China alongside its existing Suzhou office.
What the Fazaa Deal Means for Businesses in Masdar City
For companies already registered with Masdar City Free Zone, the partnership creates another benefit that can be incorporated into their employee offering. Eligible businesses can register for Fazaa membership through the Free Zone Department Offices.
Employees covered by the agreement can then access the applicable membership benefits and discounts.
For companies considering Abu Dhabi as a base, employee support is becoming one of several factors considered alongside licensing costs, ownership structures, office options and access to markets. The Fazaa agreement gives Masdar City Free Zone another element to include in that wider proposition.
Masdar City Free Zone Adds Another Employee-Focused Incentive
The partnership with Fazaa gives Masdar City Free Zone companies access to an employee benefit that covers everyday services rather than a specialised business function. It also marks a first for an Abu Dhabi free zone in terms of a Fazaa partnership.
As Abu Dhabi continues developing its free-zone ecosystem, these additional services are becoming part of how business hubs differentiate their offerings. For Masdar City, the agreement adds another layer to an ecosystem already focused on innovation, sustainability and international business.
