Dubai
INTERNET CITY
About Dubai Internet City
Where Business And Technology Thrive Together
Located deep in the heart of Dubai and spanning an area of 1.5 million square feet, the Dubai Internet City Freezone was established in 2000 and is run by the TECOM Group. It is a global tech hub and home to over 1600 different multinational companies like Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, and more, who have their branches or headquarters in the city.
With its state-of-the-art and high-tech infrastructure, Dubai Internet City Freezone acts as an ecosystem, where companies and businesses, can network, innovate, and flourish together, thanks to the help of thousands of skilled and experienced professionals who call Dubai Internet City (DIC) their home.
In addition to hosting hundreds of companies that operate in the IT sector, media and technology, digital commerce, telecom sector, and cybersecurity, the zone is also known for its academic activities thanks to its partnership with many leading academic institutions around the world and the many events, expos, and conferences that are held in Dubai Internet City.
Why Dubai Internet City?
Dubai Internet City is located only 25 km away from Dubai Downtown. It sits next to Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai Media City and is easily accessible by both private and public transport, making it very convenient for professionals and businesses to reach. Its partnership with all the major tech companies in the world makes it an excellent place to network and grow your business.
Also being a free zone DIC allows foreign business owners to retain complete ownership and pay no corporate, income, or value-added taxes. With home to so many startups and SMEs, the zone provides an excellent way to collaborate on projects and hire skilled and experienced professionals.
Benefits of Setting Up a Business in Dubai Internet City
in5 Centers
Being part of TECOM Group Dubai Internet City has in5 Centers to help new entrepreneurs and startups by giving them advice and support and to help them secure funding etc.
D/Quarters
For freelancers and small businesses who want to save money on office space, D/Quarters are highly advanced coworking spaces that meet all the needs of these businesses.
GoFreelance
GoFreelance is an initiative to empower freelancers by helping them network, bid on more projects, secure more clients, and expand their business.
axs
Another initiative of the TECOM Group, axs services provide corporate solutions to businesses through their integrated business centers and online services.
Free Zone Benefits
Businesses in Dubai Internet City (DIC) enjoy all the perks afforded to companies operating in the free zones, including complete foreign ownership and tax exemptions.
Excellent Infrastructure
Being a global tech hub, Dubai Internet City Freezone has the latest and modern infrastructure needed to run a business involved in the tech sector.
Business Activities in Dubai Internet City
Business activities in Dubai Internet City (DIC) are most related to the online and tech sector, thanks to the presence of hundreds of multinational companies including those in the Fortune 500, as well as countless tech startups. Main activities include work in the telecom sector, cyber security, media, and digital content, E-commerce, Research and Development, and Consulting.