Dubai Production City IMPZ Free Zone 2026 Guide
Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ — International Media Production Zone) is a TECOM Group free zone specialising in media production, printing, publishing, and packaging. Located in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village area, it offers specialised infrastructure for content production, print media, and packaging businesses.
Dubai Production City Key Facts
- Operator: TECOM Group
- Focus: media production, printing, publishing, packaging
- Location: Jumeirah Village, Dubai — close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
- Established: 2003 (as IMPZ)
- Size: 4.3 million sqm
Formation Cost 2026
- Annual trade licence: AED 18,000–28,000
- Flexi-desk: AED 10,000–15,000 per year
- Office space: from AED 50,000 per year
- Warehouse: from AED 40,000 per year
Permitted Activities
Printing and publishing, packaging and labelling, media production, audio-visual production, post-production, digital printing, advertising production, graphic design studios, and photography studios. Retail and general trading are not permitted.
Dubai Production City vs twofour54
- Dubai Production City: printing, publishing, packaging, physical production focus
- twofour54 (Abu Dhabi): digital media, broadcast, content creation, gaming
For companies with physical print or packaging production, Dubai Production City is better. For digital media and broadcast companies, twofour54 offers a stronger ecosystem.
Dubai Production City QFZP Status
As a TECOM Group designated free zone, Dubai Production City companies with qualifying income and UAE substance may qualify for QFZP 0% corporate tax. Confirm with a UAE tax adviser for your specific activity mix.
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 Production City | DDA FZ-LLC registration component | AED 23,698–48,698 indicative (initial setup ~AED 13,698 + annual licence AED 10,000–25,000 + office costs). Official website does not publish a fee schedule; quote required via AXS portal. Confidence: Indicative public price |
Quote-based renewal - activity licence and facility depend on the selected district Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on licence, facility and renewal evidence Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Visa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected facility and are separate | A TECOM/DDA district facility or lease is selected and priced separately | Indicative public price | Official DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup component | Current package / renewal confirmation required | July 2026 |
| What is included | The current DDA service page publishes an AED 3,500 registration fee and lists certificate of incorporation, commercial licence, registers of directors and articles of association as service deliverables. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Activity licence fee, Knowledge and Innovation Dirhams, office or facility, deposit, establishment card, visas, insurance, external approvals and advisory support. |
| Hidden-cost risk | AED 3,500 is only the FZ-LLC registration component. DDA states that licence fees are calculated from the selected activities; the district facility and immigration configuration also require a current quote. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium to high |
| Best fit | Publishing, printing, packaging, media production and content-distribution companies needing a specialist Dubai district. |
Source evidence: Review source | Methodology | Corrections.
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.