Jebel Ali is a port town,
located 35 kilometers southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab
Emirates. The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300
residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120
countries". The Port of Jebel Ali is situated in Jebel Ali.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 is being constructed just outside of the port area.Jebel
Ali inched up to be world's 9th busiest port in 2011. It handled cargo of
13,010 TEUs.