Why Choose Dubai Media City?
Dubai Media City (DMC) is the Middle East's most established media and communications free zone. Launched in 2001 as part of TECOM Group, DMC is home to hundreds of global media brands including CNN, BBC, Sony, MBC, Reuters, and Forbes — alongside a growing ecosystem of regional production studios, PR agencies, and digital content creators.
Key Benefits
DMC offers 100% foreign ownership, zero tax for qualifying entities, and a media-specific regulatory environment that streamlines permits for broadcasting, filming, and content distribution. The GoFreelance programme enables individual media professionals to get licensed from just AED 7,500 per year.
Packages & Pricing
Standard licence fees start at AED 15,000, with total first-year setup costs — including office lease, registration, and visa — typically ranging from AED 50,000 upward depending on office type and visa quota. Office space is required for licence issuance, with options from hot desks to full production suites.
Location & Facilities
Located in Al Sufouh adjacent to Dubai Internet City and Dubai Knowledge Park, DMC is well-connected via Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Metro. The zone offers offices, production studios, editing suites, and broadcast facilities within a purpose-built media campus.
Who Is It Best For?
DMC is ideal for advertising agencies, PR firms, news organisations, production houses, content studios, and media-tech companies. Freelancers in photography, videography, and content creation can access the ecosystem affordably through GoFreelance.
