Dubai Design District

Dubai · Dubai Development Authority · Est. 2013

Dubai Design District (d3) is Dubai's flagship creative free zone under the TECOM Group, dedicated to fashion, art, luxury, and design industries. Packages start from AED 7,500 with support for up to 8 visa allocations and moderate banking access. Situated near Downtown Dubai, d3 offers high visibility and an industry-specific network, though long-term operational costs rise once physical commercial space and visa quotas are incorporated.

From

AED 7,500

Year 1

GoFreelance Permit Only

AED 7,500

Freelancer Permit · None · 0 visas

Renews at AED 7,500

GoFreelance + 1 Visa

AED 16,080

Freelancer Permit · None · 1 visa

Renews at AED 10,520

FZ-LLC + Shared Desk + 2 Visas

AED 55,140

FZ-LLC · Dedicated Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 44,020

FZ-LLC + Micro Studio + 4 Visas

AED 139,260

FZ-LLC · Private Office · 4 visas

Renews at AED 117,020

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How much does it cost to set up in D3?

The cheapest published package for Dubai Design District is GoFreelance Permit Only at AED 7,500 for Year 1, renewing at AED 7,500. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does D3 setup take?

Typical processing time is 2–12 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.

Is banking easy to set up with a D3 licence?

Banking difficulty for D3 is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK, ADCB, Wio Bank.

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