Media
CITY DUBAI
About Dubai Media City
A Thriving Hub for Media Professionals
Established in 2001 by the TECOM Group and run by Dubai Holding, Dubai Media City Freezone is one of the oldest and largest tax-free zones in the country dedicated to the media and entertainment industry. It acts as a major hub for news agencies, publishing, online media, advertising, production, and broadcast facilities in the region.
Media City Dubai is home to 1500 companies most of which are multinational and among them are broadcasting companies like CNN, BBC, Sony, Reuters, Fatafeat, Citruss TV, CNBC Arabia, Blinx Media Hub, and online news magazines like Khaleej Mag and Khaleej Times. It also houses the headquarters of the International Cricket Council which was previously in London, England.
With its state-of-the-art infrastructure like amphitheaters, auditoriums, conference rooms, and sound stages, Dubai Media City Freezone is also capable of holding large-scale events like the Irish Pop band Westlife concert in 2005. In addition to this, it also has a large retail and residential sector with plenty of restaurants, banks, schools, gyms, hospitals, and supermarkets.
Why Dubai Media City?
Media City Dubai is strategically located at the crossroads of three continents, making it perfect for businesses looking to operate in the (MENASA) South Asia, Europe, and the African region, particularly broadcasting and media companies. Being a free zone, the cost of operating there is very low thanks to zero income, corporate, and value-added taxes, and foreign companies also retain complete ownership of their business.
With over 1500 companies operating in Dubai Media City Freezone, plenty of government incentives in the form axs services and GoFreelance, and access to first-class infrastructure it is a great opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses entrepreneurs, and freelancers to network and grow.
Benefits of Setting Up a Business in Dubai Media City
Boutique Studios
For TV stations and broadcasting networks, Dubai Media City also offers boutique studios specially designed for media production and broadcasting.
Sound Stages
Dubai Media City Freezone offers three different kinds of stages with one or two interconnected facilities capable of meeting all kinds of entertainment and production projects.
Light Industrial Units
Dubai Media City Freezone also offers a wide variety of grade A light industrial units with ready infrastructure and plenty of amenities.
In5 Centers
In Media City Dubai freelancers and SMEs can take advantage of the in5 Center which provides mentorship and networking opportunities to businesses looking to grow and expand.
Warehouses
For the warehousing needs of businesses operating in Media City Dubai, the zone offers multipurpose warehouses in varying sizes and with all the necessary fixtures.
D/Quarters
For SMEs and freelancers looking for affordable office space, D/Quarters are coworking spaces that provide agile and flexible solutions for all their needs.
Business Activities in Dubai Media City
Being one of the largest media hubs in the region, most of the business activities in Dubai Media City Freezone are focused on Media and Broadcasting, Film and television production, Advertising and Marketing, Publishing, Post-Production, Digital Content Creation, Media Consultancy, Event Management, Photography and design studios, Music and entertainment, and Freelance Work.