twofour54 (also written as twofour54 Abu Dhabi) is Abu Dhabi’s dedicated media and entertainment free zone — named after the geographic coordinates of Abu Dhabi (24° North, 54° East). Here is a complete guide.
twofour54 Overview
twofour54 was established in 2008 under the Abu Dhabi Media Company (now Abu Dhabi Media). It is located on Yas Island and in the Khalidiyah area of Abu Dhabi. twofour54 is the Abu Dhabi equivalent of Dubai Media City — a dedicated zone for Arabic content, media production, and digital entertainment. Companies at twofour54: major media companies (CNBC Arabia, Bloomberg Asharq, Sky News Arabia), Arabic content production companies, gaming companies (Abu Dhabi is positioning as a gaming hub), animation studios, and digital marketing agencies.
twofour54 Permitted Activities
Licences available for: Arabic content creation (twofour54 specifically focuses on Arabic-language content), TV and radio production, digital media and streaming, gaming and interactive entertainment, animation, VFX, and post-production, advertising and marketing for media companies, and music production. twofour54 uniquely positions itself as the home of Arabic digital content — its community and support programmes focus on Arabic-language media growth.
twofour54 Costs and Packages 2025
Annual licence fee: AED 12,000–25,000 depending on company type and office size. Flexi-desk option available (smaller companies). Physical production studios available for hire within the twofour54 campus. Visa: 1–4 per standard package. Banking: good — Abu Dhabi banks (FAB, ADIB, ADCB) are familiar with twofour54 media companies. Best for: Arabic content creators, media production companies specifically targeting the Arabic-language market, and gaming/entertainment companies wanting an Abu Dhabi presence and government connections.