Free zone · Dubai
Setting up in Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai Knowledge Park, formerly Dubai Knowledge Village, is a TECOM Group free zone that bills itself as the HR and training hub of the Middle East and North Africa. Its community covers human resources, recruitment and executive search, consultancy, vocational training and professional development, along with courses in languages, coaching, music and cooking. That focus makes it the logical home for training institutes, learning providers and HR firms, and executive education centres have opened there. Tenants can choose managed and flexible offices, co-working, in5 start-up centres or GoFreelance packages, and there are auditoriums, conference facilities and studios for courses and events.
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 Knowledge Park suits
- Training institutes and professional development providers
- HR consultancies, recruiters and executive search firms
- Coaches, tutors and education freelancers
Key facts
- TECOM Group free zone, formerly Dubai Knowledge Village
- Focused on HR, recruitment, training and professional development
- Managed offices, co-working, in5 centres and GoFreelance packages
- Auditoriums, conference facilities and studios for courses and events
Things to weigh up
- Education and training activities may need extra approval from Dubai's education regulator
- Its niche focus means general trading businesses are unlikely to fit
- Rents reflect its established TECOM location
Dubai Knowledge Park questions
Do I need extra approval to run a training centre in Dubai Knowledge Park?
Many education and training activities need approval from Dubai's education authorities as well as the free zone licence. Requirements depend on the type of training.
Can recruitment agencies set up in Dubai Knowledge Park?
Yes. Recruitment and executive search are core sectors for the park, alongside HR consultancy.
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