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Setting up in Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City opened in 2000 and is one of the region's longest-standing technology hubs. Owned by TECOM Group, it sits on Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, with its own Red Line metro station. Many of the world's best-known technology companies run regional offices here, alongside a large community of start-ups and SMEs. Space options range from D/Quarters co-working and in5 start-up centres to commercial offices, retail, light industrial units and warehouses, and GoFreelance packages cater to independent tech professionals. It is the natural choice for software, cloud, AI and digital services firms that want to sit among their peers.
Packages from AED 15,000 (published starting price; your total depends on activity, visas and office) · estimate a full setup
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Who Dubai Internet City suits
- Software, cloud, AI and digital services companies
- Tech start-ups looking for the in5 incubator community
- Global tech firms opening a regional office
Key facts
- Opened in 2000 and owned by TECOM Group
- On Sheikh Zayed Road with its own metro station
- Regional offices of many major global technology companies
- in5 start-up centres, D/Quarters co-working and GoFreelance packages
Things to weigh up
- Premium location means higher rents than outer free zones
- Activities are geared to technology, so general traders may not qualify
- Demand for office space can mean waiting for the right unit
Dubai Internet City questions
What is in5 at Dubai Internet City?
in5 is TECOM Group's start-up platform, offering workspace and support to entrepreneurs in tech, media and design, with a centre in Dubai Internet City.
Can a non-tech company set up in Dubai Internet City?
Dubai Internet City licenses technology-related activities. Non-tech businesses are usually better matched to another free zone.
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