Dubai Production City

Dubai · Dubai Development Authority · Est. 2003

Printing & PackagingPublishingWarehousingLight Industrial

Dubai Production City (DPC) is a TECOM/DDA free zone built to support the printing, publishing, packaging, and media production industries. Packages start from AED 36,540, supporting up to 10 visa allocations with moderate banking access. DPC offers specialized infrastructure ranging from commercial office space to large-scale warehouses and light industrial units for manufacturing and packaging operations.

From

AED 7,500

Year 1

Eligibility restricted

Optimized for print/publishing/packaging supply-chain activities under TECOM/DDA; broader or unrelated activities may be better served by other zones. Media freelancing is typically routed through Dubai Media City rather than DPC.

Quick facts

Registered companies250+

Processing time12–12 days

Banking difficultyModerate

Dependent visasAllowed

Pricing packages

FZ-LLC Starter (0 Visa)

AED 36,540

FZ-LLC · Flexi Desk · 0 visas

Renews at AED 33,020

Estimated

FZ-LLC + Flexi Desk (1 Visa)

AED 45,120

FZ-LLC · Flexi Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 36,040

FZ-LLC + Dedicated Desk (2 Visas)

AED 58,680

FZ-LLC · Dedicated Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 44,040

Estimated

FZ-LLC + Private Office (4 Visas)

AED 106,800

FZ-LLC · Private Office · 4 visas

Renews at AED 81,040

Estimated

Sole Professional License (Freelancer)

AED 7,500

Freelance Permit · 0 visas

Renews at —

Features

Mainland trading

Dual licence allowed

Forensic analysis

Substance

Medium

Audit risk

Moderate

Forensic ease

6/10

Industrial Design District; High-Substance Manufacturing Hub.

DPC (formerly IMPZ) blends physical manufacturing with creative media.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in DPC?

The cheapest published package for Dubai Production City is Sole Professional License (Freelancer) at AED 7,500 for Year 1, renewing at —. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does DPC setup take?

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

Is banking easy to set up with a DPC licence?

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

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