Dubai Internet City free zone overview
Dubai Internet City is a specialist technology cluster that attracts software companies, telecom businesses, digital platforms, and regional technology headquarters. It is suited to companies that value ecosystem, address, events, and technology-sector credibility.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Knowledge Village, Sheikh Zayed Road
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- Software
- Telecom
- Cloud
- Digital services
- AI
- Cybersecurity
Business activities
- Software development
- IT consulting
- Cloud services
- Digital platforms
- Telecommunications support
- Regional headquarters
License types
- Commercial
- Service
- Innovation
- Branch
Visa eligibility
Depends on office or workspace lease
Office solutions
Co-working, business centers, fitted offices, and larger commercial spaces
Warehousing options
Not a warehouse-led free zone
Company setup process
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations
Required documents
- Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
- Passport-size photo and contact details
- Proposed trade name and business activity list
- Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities
Setup timelines
2 to 4 weeks is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 25,000 to AED 100,000+ depending on office. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.
Advantages
- Technology ecosystem
- Recognized Dubai address
- Regional HQ appeal
- Talent access
- TECOM community
Disadvantages
- Higher office costs than budget zones
- Activity fit is more technology-led
- Not suitable for industrial operations
Nearby airports and ports
Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Knowledge Village, Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit Dubai Internet City official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.