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Dubai Science Park Free Zone: Licenses, Costs & Activities (2026)
Dubai Science Park (Dubai Science Park) accounts for 42 license combinations in the September 2026 snapshot, spread over 9 of the 52 activity clusters tracked on the platform. The strongest cluster here is Marketing & Advertising with 8 packages, followed by Office & Business Support (8 packages).
Entry packages start at AED 6,192*, the median combination runs from AED 20,590*, and the fullest configurations in the catalog reach AED 20,590*. Filed setup timelines range from 15 to 17 days depending on the activity mix, visa quota and office option.
Dubai Science Park is Dubai Science Park, the TECOM cluster for science, pharma and life-science companies. 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 Science Park licenses — all figures from the same market snapshot.
- Activity combinations
- 42 9 of 52 clusters
- Median package
- from AED 20,590* market benchmark
- Price range
- AED 6,192 – 20,590* min–max in snapshot
- Setup time
- 15–17 days fastest → slowest filed
Activities
Top activity clusters at Dubai Science Park
| Activity cluster | Packages at Dubai Science Park | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing & Advertising | 8 | from AED 20,590* |
| Office & Business Support | 8 | from AED 20,590* |
| Research & Development | 8 | from AED 20,590* |
| Logistics & Transport | 7 | from AED 20,590* |
| General Trading | 6 | from AED 20,590* |
| General Services & Freelance | 2 | from AED 20,590* |
| Visa & Immigration | 1 | from AED 6,192* |
| Manufacturing & Production | 1 | from AED 20,590* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Visas & banking
Visa, establishment-card and bank steps at Dubai Science Park
- Employment visa
- 42 packages in the zone's catalog, from AED 6,192*
- Scope tagging
- 2% 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
The typical Dubai Science 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 Science Park: questions
How much does a Dubai Science Park license cost in 2026?
In the September 2026 snapshot, 42 combinations are tracked, starting from AED 6,192*. The median package runs from AED 20,590* and the range stretches to AED 20,590*. 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 Science Park take?
Filed packages at Dubai Science Park complete in 15 to 17 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 Science Park license cover?
The catalog maps 42 Dubai Science Park combinations onto 9 activity clusters. The strongest are Marketing & Advertising; Office & Business Support; Research & Development. Each cluster in the table above links to the cross-zone license breakdown for that activity.
Where is Dubai Science Park located and who is it for?
Dubai Science Park is based in Dubai — Dubai Science Park, the TECOM cluster for science, pharma and life-science companies. 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.
Related breakdowns
Setting up in Dubai Science Park?
We match the license package to your activity and visa plan — priced against the same market snapshot shown above.