License · UAE · 2026
Media Production & Broadcasting company license in the UAE
219 license combinations across 23 providers cover media production & broadcasting activities, spanning 131 registry activity codes. The median package runs from AED 12,900*, with entry packages from AED 320* (Creative City Free Zone) — the spread reflects zone tier, visa quotas and office options.
- License combinations
- 219 23 providers
- Registry activity codes
- 131+ official catalog codes
- Median package
- from AED 12,900* market benchmark
- Entry from
- from AED 320* Creative City Free Zone
Zones
Where to get this license
| Provider | Packages in this cluster | License price from |
|---|---|---|
 Ajman Free Zone | 27 | from AED 5,555* |
 Dubai Media City | 23 | from AED 15,712* |
 Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism | 22 | from AED 15,665* |
 Dubai Studio City | 21 | from AED 20,590* |
 International Free Zone Authority | 19 | from AED 12,900* |
 Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development | 18 | from AED 5,880* |
 Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | 17 | from AED 6,000* |
 Dubai Queen Elizabeth Freezone | 13 | from AED 12,500* |
 Innovation City | 8 | from AED 6,600* |
 Jebel Ali Free Zone | 8 | from AED 10,000* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Activities
What the license covers
The cluster spans 131 official activity codes. The catalog lists the full code-by-code breakdown with per-zone availability — the table above shows the license packages.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media production & broadcasting license in the UAE cost?
In the snapshot the median package is from AED 12,900*, with entry packages from AED 320* and premium jurisdictions up to from AED 29,205*. The exact figure depends on the zone, visa quota and office option.
Which zone is the most popular for media production & broadcasting?
By package count in the snapshot: Ajman Free Zone (27 combinations, from AED 5,555*), followed by Dubai Media City (23, from AED 15,712*).
Are visas included in these packages?
Most packages bundle a visa quota: 44% of the catalog includes the investor visa step and 23% the employment visa step. Visa stamps, medical and Emirates ID are billed separately.
Can I combine several activities under one license?
Free zones typically allow up to three activities from the same group under one license at no extra cost. The catalog shows which activities group together per zone.
Choosing a zone for your media production company?
We match the cluster to the zone and visa plan — with the same itemized pricing you see on this page.