Dubai Science Park is TECOM Group’s free zone for science, technology, and innovation companies. Here is the complete 2026 guide.
In this guide:
DSP at a Glance
- Location: Al Barsha South, Dubai (near Motor City and Arabian Ranches)
- Formerly: Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech)
- Focus: Life sciences; biotech; agri-tech; food science; environmental science; chemicals
- Part of: TECOM Group
DSP Activity Types
- Biotechnology: R&D; pharmaceutical research; bioprocessing
- Healthcare innovation: Medical devices; diagnostics; digital health
- Food science: Food technology; food safety; nutraceuticals
- Environmental science: Environmental testing; monitoring; consulting
- Chemicals: Specialty chemicals; materials science
DSP Costs (2026)
- Trade licence: AED 18,000-28,000/year
- Virtual office: AED 10,000-14,000/year
- Laboratory space: AED 150-300/sq.ft/year (specialized fit-out)
DSP Strengths
- Lab infrastructure: Dedicated laboratory space; specialized fit-out for science companies
- Regulatory: Dubai DHA and MOIAC (for chemicals) licensing facilitated within DSP
- Sector community: Biotech and life sciences cluster; access to Dubai Health Authority
DSP Weaknesses
- Location: Al Barsha South; 20+ min from Dubai city centre
- Cost: Premium vs non-TECOM free zones