FREE ZONE · DUBAI · UAE
Dubai Studio City Free Zone (UAE): Licenses, Costs & Activities (2026)
- Activity combinations
- 42 12 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
About Dubai Studio City
Dubai Studio City (Dubai Studio City) accounts for 42 license combinations in the September 2026 snapshot, spread over 12 of the 52 activity clusters tracked on the platform. The strongest cluster here is Media Production & Broadcasting with 21 packages, followed by General Services & Freelance (4 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 Studio City is Dubai Studio City, the broadcast and film production cluster of TECOM. 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 Studio City licenses — all figures from the same market snapshot.
Fit check
Who is Dubai Studio City best for?
- Film and TV production companies, broadcasters and streaming studios.
- Post-production, sound and studio-facility operators.
- Content creators and production freelancers.
- Event and entertainment producers tied to screen content.
Verdict
Pros & cons
Pros
- Purpose-built studio infrastructure for film and broadcast production.
- A strongly focused catalog: 21 of 42 combinations are in Media Production & Broadcasting.
- A compact filing window: 15 to 17 days in the snapshot.
- Adjacent design, events and manufacturing scopes support a full production business.
Cons
- The profile is production-heavy: agencies and publishers fit Dubai Media City better.
- Bank-account steps are absent from the packages; banking is arranged separately.
- Few visa-tagged packages, so staff relocation needs planning with the zone.
- A mid-size catalog - 42 combinations - with limited trading scope.
Activities
Top activity clusters at Dubai Studio City
| Activity cluster | Packages at Dubai Studio City | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Media Production & Broadcasting | 21 | from AED 20,590* |
| General Services & Freelance | 4 | from AED 20,590* |
| Design Services | 4 | from AED 20,590* |
| Business Consulting | 2 | from AED 20,590* |
| Events & Entertainment | 2 | from AED 20,590* |
| Manufacturing & Production | 2 | from AED 20,590* |
| Telecommunications | 2 | from AED 20,590* |
| General Trading | 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 Studio City
- 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
- Head office address
- Commercial Office Building 2, Al Qudra Street, Dubai Studio City, Dubai
The typical Dubai Studio City 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 Studio City: questions
How much does a Dubai Studio City 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 Studio City take?
Filed packages at Dubai Studio City 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 Studio City license cover?
The catalog maps 42 Dubai Studio City combinations onto 12 activity clusters. The strongest are Media Production & Broadcasting; General Services & Freelance; Design Services. Each cluster in the table above links to the cross-zone license breakdown for that activity.
Where is Dubai Studio City located and who is it for?
Dubai Studio City is based in Dubai — Dubai Studio City, the broadcast and film production cluster of TECOM. 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 Studio City located?
The authority is headquartered at Commercial Office Building 2, Al Qudra Street, Dubai Studio City, 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 Studio City?
Dubai Studio City (Dubai emirate) is the issuing authority. Its September 2026 catalog tracks 42 activity combinations, with entry packages from AED 6,192*.
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