INDUSTRY

Media & Creative

Free zones built for content creators, agencies, production houses, and publishing businesses.

E-commerce, Consulting, Trading, Media, Technology

Meydan Free Zone

A prestigious Dubai free zone offering fast digital setup, affordable packages from AED 12,500, and over 2,500 business activities for startups and SMEs.

Media, Content Creation, E-commerce, Consulting, Freelancing

Sharjah Media City Free Zone

Sharjah's creative and media hub with licences from AED 5,750, 2,000+ activities and no zone audit requirement for licence renewal.

Consulting, E-commerce, Creative Services, Professional Advisory

DUQE Free Zone

Free zone aboard the QE2 at Mina Rashid with published packages from AED 12,500 (AED 14,250 with one visa) and remote incorporation.

From

AED 12,500

12500

1–3 business days (estimate)

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SPC

Sharjah

Publishing, Printing, Digital Content, Translation, Education

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone

Sharjah free zone with licences from AED 4,999, an unlimited flexi-desk visa quota, no paid-up capital and payment in instalments.

Media, Advertising, PR, Broadcasting, Film Production

Dubai Media City

TECOM's media district for advertising, PR, publishing, events and gaming. Licence from AED 15,000 a year; GoFreelance from AED 7,500.

From

AED 15,000

15000

About 12 working days

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Dubai

Design, Fashion, Art, Architecture, Luxury Brands

Dubai Design District

TECOM's creative district for design, fashion and luxury, home to 1,000+ businesses including LEGO and TAG Heuer. Licence from AED 15,000 a year.

From

AED 15,000

15000

About 12 working days

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DPC

Dubai

Printing, Publishing, Packaging, Media Production, Content

Dubai Production City

TECOM's district for printing, publishing, packaging and media production, with light industrial units and warehouses. Licence from AED 15,000 a year.

From

AED 15,000

15000

About 12 working days

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