FREE ZONE · DUBAI · UAE
Dubai Knowledge Park Free Zone (UAE): Licenses, Costs & Activities (2026)
- Activity combinations
- 20 10 of 52 clusters
- Median package
- from AED 22,640* market benchmark
- Price range
- AED 6,192 – 22,640* min–max in snapshot
- Setup time
- 15–33 days fastest → slowest filed
About Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai Knowledge Park (Dubai Knowledge Park) accounts for 20 license combinations in the September 2026 snapshot, spread over 10 of the 52 activity clusters tracked on the platform. The strongest cluster here is HR & Recruitment with 4 packages, followed by General Services & Freelance (3 packages).
Entry packages start at AED 6,192*, the median combination runs from AED 22,640*, and the fullest configurations in the catalog reach AED 22,640*. Filed setup timelines range from 15 to 33 days depending on the activity mix, visa quota and office option.
Dubai Knowledge Park is Dubai Knowledge Park, the TECOM cluster for HR, training and professional education. This guide breaks the zone down by activity: the strongest clusters below, then the visa, establishment-card and bank-account steps that come bundled with Dubai Knowledge Park licenses — all figures from the same market snapshot.
Fit check
Who is Dubai Knowledge Park best for?
- HR agencies, recruitment firms and staffing businesses.
- Training providers and professional-education companies.
- Corporate academies and learning-and-development consultancies.
- Consultants and freelancers serving the education and HR sectors.
Verdict
Pros & cons
Pros
- A dedicated HR & recruitment cluster - the strongest in the zone's catalog.
- Education & training licenses sit alongside HR activities, so L&D businesses can combine scopes.
- Part of the TECOM education corridor, next to Dubai Internet City and Media City.
- A broad enough mix - 10 clusters - to add adjacent consulting or freelance activities.
Cons
- The catalog is small: 20 combinations in total.
- Filed timelines of 15 to 33 days are slower than quick-license zones.
- Freelance coverage is modest - 3 packages - compared with multipurpose zones.
- Demand in the district is driven by education and HR; other industries may find better fits elsewhere.
Activities
Top activity clusters at Dubai Knowledge Park
| Activity cluster | Packages at Dubai Knowledge Park | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| HR & Recruitment | 4 | from AED 22,640* |
| General Services & Freelance | 3 | from AED 22,640* |
| Education & Training | 3 | from AED 15,712* |
| Business Consulting | 2 | from AED 22,640* |
| Research & Development | 2 | from AED 15,712* |
| Visa & Immigration | 2 | from AED 6,192* |
| Media Production & Broadcasting | 1 | from AED 22,640* |
| Logistics & Transport | 1 | from AED 22,640* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Visas & banking
Visa, establishment-card and bank steps at Dubai Knowledge Park
- Scope tagging
- 30% visa / 0% bank share of packages tagging visa / bank steps
- Establishment card
- 68% of the catalog 3,161 packages platform-wide include the step
- Corporate bank account
- 61% of the catalog 2,840 packages platform-wide include the step
- Investor visa
- 44% of the catalog 2,047 packages platform-wide include the step
- Head office address
- Block 2A, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai
The typical Dubai Knowledge Park sequence files the license, then the establishment card, then residence visas and the corporate bank account — the same order the platform's catalog records across Dubai jurisdictions.
FAQ
Dubai Knowledge Park: questions
How much does a Dubai Knowledge Park license cost in 2026?
In the September 2026 snapshot, 20 combinations are tracked, starting from AED 6,192*. The median package runs from AED 22,640* and the range stretches to AED 22,640*. The spread reflects activity type, visa quota and office option. Every figure on this page is a market reference; the exact quote is confirmed on request.
How long does company setup at Dubai Knowledge Park take?
Filed packages at Dubai Knowledge Park complete in 15 to 33 days in the snapshot. License-only setups sit near the fast end; adding establishment card, residence visas and bank account moves the timeline toward the upper bound because banking KYC runs on the bank's schedule.
Which activities can a Dubai Knowledge Park license cover?
The catalog maps 20 Dubai Knowledge Park combinations onto 10 activity clusters. The strongest are HR & Recruitment; General Services & Freelance; Education & Training. Each cluster in the table above links to the cross-zone license breakdown for that activity.
Where is Dubai Knowledge Park located and who is it for?
Dubai Knowledge Park is based in Dubai — Dubai Knowledge Park, the TECOM cluster for HR, training and professional education. As a free zone jurisdiction it suits founders who need that licensing regime specifically; the free-zone-vs-mainland comparison on this site covers when a free zone beats the mainland and vice versa.
Where is Dubai Knowledge Park located?
The authority is headquartered at Block 2A, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai. License applications are submitted to this authority — online or at its customer service desk, depending on the license type.
Which authority issues licenses in Dubai Knowledge Park?
Dubai Knowledge Park (Dubai emirate) is the issuing authority. Its September 2026 catalog tracks 20 activity combinations, with entry packages from AED 6,192*.
Related breakdowns
Setting up in Dubai Knowledge Park?
We match the license package to your activity and visa plan — priced against the same market snapshot shown above.