Dubai Design District (d3)

Dubai Design District · Dubai · regulator TECOM Group (DDA) · Civil law

Creative district for fashion, design, art and luxury brands.

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Licence cost

GoFreelance freelance permit

AED 7,500/year

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Licence (per segment, excl VAT)

AED 15,000/year

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Visa cost

Residence visa

AED 3,370 per visa

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Minimum capital

Minimum paid-up capital

AED 50,000–100,000 by segment

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Activities

Popular activities

Fashion & beauty, design, media, marketing, e-commerce

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Scope

A design, art and fashion district; licence segments support creative activities (fashion design, styling, interior design, marketing, event management).

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