twofour54 Abu Dhabi Media Free Zone Guide 2026
twofour54 is Abu Dhabi dedicated media and creative industries free zone. Here is the complete 2026 guide.
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About twofour54
- Full name: twofour54 (named for Abu Dhabi GPS coordinates: latitude 24; longitude 54)
- Location: Abu Dhabi city; Khalidiyah area
- Focus: Media production, broadcasting, content, digital media, gaming, music
- Companies: 400+ companies and 900+ freelancers
twofour54 Key Features
- Arabic content hub: Specifically positioned as Arabic media production center; strong Arabic content focus
- Studios: World-class TV, film, and audio studios available for rent within twofour54
- Training: Media industry training programs; internship programs
- Talent: Home to major media companies including National Geographic Abu Dhabi, OSN, MBC
twofour54 vs. Dubai Media City
- twofour54: Abu Dhabi-based; Arabic content focus; slightly smaller ecosystem; strong government backing
- DMC: Dubai-based; larger international media community; more global brands
- Choose twofour54: If you want Abu Dhabi base; Arabic language content; Abu Dhabi government media clients
- Choose DMC: If you want the larger international media ecosystem; Dubai location
twofour54 Costs
- Annual licence: AED 15,000-25,000 depending on activity and office type
- Studios: Hourly or daily studio rental on top of licence
- Flexi-desk: Available; included in some packages