TECOM Group Business Parks Setup Guide
TECOM Group is a major contributor to Dubai’s knowledge economy, developing and operating specialized business communities across the emirate. Key clusters include Dubai Internet City (DIC), Dubai Media City (DMC), Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai Science Park.
Who Is TECOM Best Suited For?
- ✓Technology & Software Giants (Dubai Internet City)
- ✓Broadcasting, Journalism & Creative Agencies (Dubai Media City / Production City)
- ✓Fashion, Luxury Brands & Architecture Studios (Dubai Design District - d3)
- ✓Life Sciences, Pharma & Energy (Dubai Science Park)
Permitted License Types
- •Free Zone Commercial License
- •Free Zone Service License
- •Freelance Permits (GoFreelance framework under DDA)
Workspace & Facility Options
- •In5 Incubators & Innovation Centers
- •Corporate Commercial Office Spaces
- •High-Tech Sound Stages, Studios & Production Labs
Visa Allocations & Office Rules
- →Regulated by the Dubai Development Authority (DDA).
- →Permits the widely utilized GoFreelance permit in media, tech, and design.
Pros & Cons of TECOM
Key Advantages
- ✓High industry clustering: work directly alongside industry global leaders (e.g. Microsoft, Google, CNN, Reuters in DIC/DMC).
- ✓Creative entrepreneur support through In5 incubators with specialized prototyping labs and creative suites.
- ✓Central locations in heart of modern Dubai along Al Sufouh and Business Bay.
Considerations & Limitations
- !Higher commercial lease rates reflecting premium coastal and central city locations.
- !Activities must strictly adhere to the designated cluster’s sector scope (e.g., tech in DIC, media in DMC).
Official Pricing & Quotations
Licensing, permit fees, and leasing terms are governed by the Dubai Development Authority (DDA) and TECOM commercial lease teams. Official rates should be checked via tecomgroup.ae or the AXS business portal.
This guide is compiled by our editorial team strictly from official UAE government portals, statutory decrees, and licensing authorities. We do not invent figures or quote unverified third-party claims.
- •TECOM Group Business Parks Official Portal(Dubai Development Authority (DDA) / TECOM Group)
- •UAE Federal Portal: Free Zones in Dubai(Government of the UAE (u.ae))
Frequently Asked Questions
Objective answers to commonly asked questions based on official guidelines.
What is the AXS portal in TECOM?
AXS is TECOM Group’s dedicated government and business services portal, providing online submission for company incorporation, employee visas, health insurance, and administrative approvals.
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