JAFZA — the Jebel Ali Free Zone — is a gated free zone with numbered entry gates around its perimeter. Gate 11 serves the southern side of the zone, near the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) complex and the Jebel Ali–Lahbab Road corridor.
Related: JAFZA Gate 4 guide (head office, North Zone) and JAFZA Gate 7 guide (port side, South Zone).
This guide covers where JAFZA Gate 11 is, what sits near it, how to reach it, and the entry rules drivers need to follow in 2026.
Where Is JAFZA Gate 11?
Gate 11 is on the southern side of Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA South), in the Jabal Ali Third area. Key reference points:
- It is listed as the EGA Jebel Ali South gate — right by the Emirates Global Aluminium (formerly Dubal) smelter complex.
- It sits near the Jebel Ali–Lahbab Road (E77) corridor, which runs along the zone’s southern edge toward Expo City Dubai.
- The surrounding blocks are heavy industrial and logistics: JAFZA showrooms, logistics industrial units (LIUs), and the Jebel Ali Metro Depot are all in this pocket.
What Is Near JAFZA Gate 11?
- Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) Jebel Ali — one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, the dominant landmark of the area.
- JAFZA Showrooms and LIU 1–5 — logistics and industrial units clustered around the southern gates.
- Jebel Ali Metro Depot — the Red Line depot, just north of the gate area.
- Expo 2020 / Expo City Dubai — a short drive east via the E77 corridor.
- Logistics and transport companies — freight forwarders and fleet operators line the roads around Gates 10–12.
How to Reach JAFZA Gate 11
By car
From Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), take the Jebel Ali–Lahbab Road (E77) / Expo Road exits and follow signs for JAFZA South and Gate 11. The gate is well signposted once you are on the southern service roads.
By metro + taxi
The nearest Red Line stations are Energy and Danube; from either, take a taxi to the gate. RTA buses 99, F54, and 91 serve the wider JAFZA area — check current routes on the RTA or Moovit app before travelling.
Entry Rules: What Drivers Need
Like every JAFZA gate, Gate 11 requires a valid Tasreeh gate pass — the electronic pass system run by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC):
- Day, weekly, monthly, and annual passes are available depending on how often you enter.
- Drivers need a driver pass plus a copy of their driving licence for day-pass applications.
- Tools and equipment passes cover bringing gear into the zone for a day or up to three months.
- Carry your Emirates ID and vehicle registration — security checks them at the barrier.
Full application steps, fees, and documents: How to Apply for a JAFZA Gate Pass Online (2026).
Driver and Logistics Tips for Gate 11
- Match the gate to your destination. If your delivery or meeting is in the southern blocks (EGA area, LIUs, showrooms), Gate 11 saves a long internal drive versus entering at Gate 3 on the north side.
- Truck drivers heading to the port terminals should book DP World truck appointments in advance — unbooked trucks can be turned away.
- Keep your pass and documents ready before the barrier to avoid holding up the queue.
- Plan around shift changes at the industrial plants — the southern gates get busy when shifts turn over.
Gate 11 vs Other JAFZA Gates
| Gate | Side of zone | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Gate 3 | North (E11 side) | Immigration, police, banks, northern industrial blocks |
| Gate 4 | North-central | Jafza head office (Building 15) — Jafza’s advised entry |
| Gate 11 | South (E77 side) | EGA, southern LIUs, showrooms, Expo corridor |
Pick the gate closest to your destination inside the zone — crossing JAFZA internally in a truck wastes time at internal checkpoints.