Dubai design district company formation
A Home for Design.
Fashion, Luxury and Creative Brands.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
Dubai Design District (d3) brings together design, fashion, luxury and creative companies in a purpose-built community near Dubai Creek.
Licence packages from AED 15,000
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why dubai design district
A creative district
for design-led businesses.
Dubai Design District (d3) brings together design, fashion, luxury and creative companies in a purpose-built community near Dubai Creek. Packages range by activity, visas and workspace, and we match them to your plan.
Get Your Setup Plan →Design.
Craft.
Showcase.
Grow.
Who dubai design district suits
Dubai Design District is often the right fit for.
If Dubai Design District isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Design Studios
Architecture, interiors, product
Fashion Brands
Labels and studios
Luxury Businesses
Premium consumer brands
Creative Agencies
Branding and content
Your dubai design district setup
From your Dubai Design District licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a Dubai Design District company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- Dubai Design District licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Workspace upgrades
- 03
Creative Brands
For design and fashion businesses.
- Creative activity review
- Studio or office selection
- Investor visa
- Banking coordination
- VAT registration check
Licence & structure
Which Dubai Design District licence?It depends on your activities.
d3 licenses design, fashion, luxury and creative activities, with offices and studios inside the district. Visa allocation depends on your package and workspace. We confirm the right combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Approvals
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How dubai design district compares
Dubai Design District alongside two alternatives.
| Dubai Design District (this zone) | Dubai Media City | DMCC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | Dubai |
| Known for | Creative district for design, fashion and luxury | Established hub for media, advertising and broadcasting | Large business community with a strong commodities and trading focus |
| Typical fit | Media & creative, consulting & services | Media & creative, consulting & services | Trading, financial & holding, technology |
| Workspace options | Offices | Flexi-desk · Offices | Flexi-desk · Offices |
We're accredited across all UAE free zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your Dubai Design District licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into Dubai Design District.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and workspace needs.
Step 2: Advise
Dubai Design District confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, approvals and Dubai Design District licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
Dubai Design District setup,
answered.
How much does a Dubai Design District company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 15,000. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is Dubai Design District?
Dubai Design District (d3) is a Dubai free zone community for design, fashion, luxury and creative businesses.
Can I set up a Dubai Design District company from abroad?
Incorporation can often start remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
Do I need a physical office?
It depends on your activity and visa needs. We match the workspace to your plans.
How many visas can a Dubai Design District company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a Dubai Design District company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
Dubai design district insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is Dubai Design District right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether Dubai Design District fits, or which zone does.
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