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Setting up in Dubai Media City
Dubai Media City is TECOM Group's long-established media community, sitting alongside Dubai Internet City in new Dubai. It is home to major global and regional media brands as well as a large base of freelancers and smaller agencies, covering broadcasting, film and TV production, advertising and digital media. What sets it apart is its production infrastructure: boutique studios with attached offices suited to TV stations and production houses, and sound stages from 11,000 to 50,000 square feet with water tanks and lighting grids. Standard offices, D/Quarters co-working, in5 centres and GoFreelance packages round out the options for smaller players.
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 Media City suits
- Broadcasters, TV channels and production houses
- Advertising, marketing and PR agencies
- Media freelancers wanting a recognised media address
Key facts
- TECOM Group media community, next to Dubai Internet City
- Home to large global and regional media brands
- Sound stages from 11,000 to 50,000 sq ft and boutique studios
- Offices, co-working, in5 centres and GoFreelance packages
Things to weigh up
- Some media activities need content approvals from UAE media regulators
- Premium rents compared with media zones in other emirates
- Studio and sound stage hire is charged separately
Dubai Media City questions
Can I rent a studio in Dubai Media City?
Yes. DMC offers boutique studios with offices attached and larger sound stages for film and TV. Availability and pricing depend on the space.
Is Dubai Media City suitable for a one-person media business?
It can be. DMC offers GoFreelance packages and co-working for freelancers, alongside space for larger companies.
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