Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ — International Media Production Zone) is a TECOM-operated free zone dedicated to media production, printing, and publishing. It is the only UAE free zone with purpose-built printing facilities and a complete media production ecosystem.
What Is Dubai Production City?
Dubai Production City is a 43 million sqft free zone in Dubailand that hosts 750+ media and publishing companies. It specialises in: commercial printing, magazine and book publishing, packaging production, TV post-production, and media agency operations. The free zone has its own printing cluster with large-format and commercial printing facilities available for hire or lease.
Who Should Consider Dubai Production City?
- Publishing companies (books, magazines, newspapers)
- Commercial print companies needing large production facilities
- Packaging and label manufacturers
- TV and video post-production studios
- Media agencies wanting a dedicated media free zone address
Cost Comparison
| Package | Annual Cost (AED) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | 8,000–12,000 | 1 visa, virtual address |
| Studio Unit | 20,000–40,000 | Physical space + licence |
| Warehouse | 35,000–80,000 | Production space + licence |
Dubai Production City vs Dubai Media City
Dubai Media City (DMC) is the higher-prestige media free zone for international media companies and broadcasters. Dubai Production City is better suited to production-oriented and manufacturing-adjacent media companies that need physical production space at lower cost. DMC annual licence: AED 20,000–50,000 vs Production City: AED 8,000–25,000.