Free zone scale
Jafza, the flagship free zone of DP World, describes itself as home to over 11,000 businesses, including 532+ petrochemical-sector companies, so site rules vary company by company.
Dubai Industrial · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Dubai Industrial
Dubai's industrial hazardous-area work centres on Jebel Ali, where the port, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and a power and desalination complex sit together. Dubai Industrial City, close by, adds manufacturing and logistics zones. Petrochemical and fuel-handling businesses in the free zone keep classified areas in use. Distribution partners for Dubai industrial areas are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicEx-proof
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereDubai Industrial
Short answer. Dubai industrial areas has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof smartphone for Dubai industrial areas
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ex marking | Group, category, protection concept, gas group, temperature class | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (target) |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC matched to the area drawing | IIC (target) |
| Temperature class | T-class below the ignition temperature of the gas | T4, 135 °C (target) |
| Where it applies | Dubai industrial areas: Smelter and metal-processing plant, Industrial chemical warehousing, Petrochemical and fuel storage and handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Dubai Industrial
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Dubai Industrial. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The site · Dubai industrial areas
Working in Dubai industrial areas: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
Operators and companies on site
- DP World
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)
- Dubai Industrial City
- Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)
Classified areas to expect
- Petrochemical and fuel storage and handling
- Power and desalination plant fuel systems
- Smelter and metal-processing plant
- Industrial chemical warehousing
Local conditions · Dubai industrial areas
Conditions in Dubai industrial areas that affect handheld equipment
Logistics links
Dubai Industrial City is close to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport and an Etihad Rail freight terminal, which eases delivery of equipment.
Field notes · Dubai industrial areas
More about Dubai industrial areas that matters for portable equipment
Dubai industrial areas: people and language
Dubai had about 4 million residents in 2025, 92 per cent of them expatriates, so industrial crews and contractors are highly international.
Dubai industrial areas: rules and approvals
Dubai handsets fall under the federal Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, which accepts European documents and renews certificates every three years.
Dubai industrial areas: industry on the ground
The Fateh oil field lies offshore of the Jebel Ali area of Dubai, linking the emirate's own oil operations to its industrial coast.
Dubai industrial areas: industry on the ground
Its zones include food and beverage, base-metal and transportation areas, warehouses and a conservation area, so hazards range from food-plant ammonia and dust to metal processing.
The term · Ex-proof
What “Ex-proof” means for a smartphone
“Ex-proof” is shorthand for equipment carrying an explosion-protection marking (the Ex mark) that matches the area it enters. The marking states the protection concept, gas or dust group and temperature class, and it must be backed by a certificate issued by a recognised body, so a phone described as Ex-proof should come with a certificate number you can check.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to carry the marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. That is a target: certification is in progress, no certificate has been issued, and SAMS will publish the certificate numbers when they exist.
In Dubai industrial areas. A marking check across Dubai's industrial sites would compare the zone, gas group and temperature class on each site's drawings with the device marking. Fuel storage and gas-fired power areas may differ in gas group. The IS-04Z1 target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, which is in progress and not yet certified.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Dubai Industrial
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Dubai industrial areas yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Dubai industrial areas.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Dubai Industrial
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Dubai Industrial today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an Ex-proof smartphone in Dubai Industrial cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined quantity and site.
What Ex marking will the IS-04Z1 carry?
The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. It becomes a marking only when the certificate is issued; until then it is a design target.
Which areas at Dubai industrial areas would use it?
Likely candidates are petrochemical and fuel storage and handling, power and desalination plant fuel systems, smelter and metal-processing plant, industrial chemical warehousing. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Dubai industrial areas?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Dubai industrial areas.
Is Dubai Industrial City the same as Jebel Ali?
No. Dubai Industrial City is a separate 52 square km industrial park founded in 2004, near Al Maktoum Airport along Emirates Road. Jebel Ali has the port, free zone and power plants. Each has different tenants and site rules, so confirm which one your job is in.
Does a phone need type approval to be used in Dubai?
Radio devices sold in the UAE normally need federal type approval from the regulator, with certificates typically renewed every three years and a valid supplier register. Check the current requirements with your importer, and then check the site operator's rules for hazardous areas.
Is there one set of rules for all of Dubai's industrial sites?
No. Utilities and free-zone operators set their own approval rules, and the free zone hosts many companies, so site-by-site rules are the norm. Check with each operator, such as the utility, terminal or tenant, what evidence a phone needs before use in a classified area.
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Enquiry · Dubai industrial areas
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Dubai industrial areas, United Arab Emirates
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Enquiry · Dubai industrial areas
Launching Q4 2026
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