Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) is a specialised free zone dedicated to human resource management, education, and professional development businesses. Here is a complete guide to setting up in DKP.
What Is Dubai Knowledge Park?
Dubai Knowledge Park (formerly Dubai Knowledge Village) is managed by TECOM Group and is positioned between Dubai Internet City and Media City in the new Dubai area (Al Sufouh). DKP is specifically designed for: HR and management consulting firms, training and professional development companies, recruitment and staffing agencies, corporate learning and development services, talent management software companies, and academic institutions and executive education providers.
DKP vs. Other TECOM Free Zones
Dubai Knowledge Park is narrower in permitted activities than DIC or DMC: it permits HR, education, and knowledge management activities. Companies seeking to operate in DKP must have a business model that clearly falls within these categories. If your business combines HR consulting with general management consulting or technology services: you may prefer DMCC or IFZA for broader activity flexibility.
DKP Licence Types and Costs
Professional Services (HR/Learning): Training centres, HR consulting, talent management. Corporate Learning: L&D departments of large companies with a DKP address. Academic Institution: Universities, business schools, executive education — requires KHDA approval in addition to DKP licence. Annual licence cost: AED 12,000–25,000 depending on the package and office size. DKP is a premium free zone (TECOM Group pricing) — choose it for the community and prestige, not for cost.
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Knowledge Park | GoFreelance freelance package | AED 13,180 all-in for 1 visa (licence AED 9,500 + visa AED 2,750 + medical AED 320 + Emirates ID AED 370 + establishment card AED 240) per startupu.ae verified breakdown. Higher packages with dedicated office start from AED 17,500–35,000. Confidence: Indicative public price |
Quote-based renewal - confirm current package Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on confirmed renewal Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Visa is separate; official page lists an optional one-year visa at AED 4,600 | Freelance community access; a company office is not included | Indicative public price | Official GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amounts | Conflicting public sources - confirm current package | July 2026 |
| What is included | The official programme lists the freelance package and access to the selected TECOM freelance community. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Visa, establishment or immigration services, insurance, company office, extra activities and advisory support unless separately selected. |
| Hidden-cost risk | The current official page shows AED 7,500 in its headline and AED 7,520 in its FAQ. This is a freelance package, not a full company licence; confirm the current invoice, renewal, activity and banking fit before payment. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium to high |
| Best fit | Independent education, training, coaching and human-capital professionals using the Dubai Knowledge Park freelance route. |
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Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.