Free zones

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4 zones

Al Sufouh · Media · Creative

Dubai Media City

DMC · TECOM

Broadcast, publishing, marketing groups, content studios.

Office: TECOM offices and studios
Year-one feel: Mid

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Al Sufouh, beside Internet City · Creative

Dubai Knowledge Park

DKP · TECOM

Training companies, HR, education services, coaching firms.

Office: Campus offices
Year-one feel: Mid

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d3, between Business Bay and the creek mouth · Creative

Dubai Design District

Fashion, interiors, design studios, showrooms.

Office: Studios and showrooms
Year-one feel: Mid

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Dubai Production City, south inland · Creative · Industry

Dubai Production City

DPC · IMPZ

Print, packaging, publishing, content production.

Office: Studios, warehouses, offices
Year-one feel: Mid — unit size drives it

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