Dubai Design District D3

A place where most of the design, fashion, architecture, and art industries are located.

The Dubai Design District, better known as D3 was established in 2013 to encourage growth and investment in markets such as digital media, art, design and fashion. It’s a perfect creative hub, near Dubai’s busiest neighborhoods, where Mohammed bin Rashid City is nearby, as well as Dubai Downtown, the Burj Khalifa rises behind it, and you are close to Business Bay.

Today, the Dubai Design District (D3) free zone is a pioneer in the Middle East hosting a series of media and design workshops, trade shows, brand launches, fashion events, art exhibitions, and media that allow both international brands and the growing number of designers, creatives, and artists in the region to unite, create and inspire.

Moreover, the demand of market in this industry is increasing. Therefore, many professionals are investing their skills to start their own businesses.

In fact, Dubai Design District is a unique ecosystem that fosters emerging brands in fashion, retail, luxury and hospitality.

What are the benefits of operating your business in the Dubai Design District D3?

  • Dubai Design District D3 is focused on the creative industries, particularly design, art and fashion.
  • Dubai Design District D3 is suitable for businesses of all sizes and hosts both local designers and international fashion houses.
  • In addition to office units and building land, the Dubai Design District free zone also offers studio space and co-working facilities.
  • 100% Business Ownership and Capital Repatriation
  • Dubai Design District D3 offers a range of retail outlets, a thriving restaurant scene and multiple event venues
  • Work alongside with some of the World’s biggest name including Google, Facebook and others.
  • Strategic location for your business

List of the activities that you can establish in the area Dubai Design District D3:

  • Architectural Design
  • Digital Marketing
  • Photography
  • Modelling Agency
  • Tailoring
  • Fashion Design Consultancy
  • Art Galleries & Exhibits
  • Marketing Services
  • Beauty Care
  • Event Management

Types of Licenses in Dubai Design District?

  • Commercial License

    Commercial licensing means that your company can be registered either as a Free Zone Limited Liability Company (owned by an individual or a corporate) or as a Branch Company (a branch of an existing UAE company or a foreign company)

  • Professional License

    Companies are considered as professional companies practicing a profession. Under this condition, the firms registered as professional entities may only practice the specific professional activity and not any commercial activity.

  • Freelancer Permit

    Here is everything you need to work as a freelancer, such as a writer, graphic designer, editor, artist, musician, or in any other fashion, art, or creative profession.

Required Documents to Set Up a Business in Dubai Design District D3 Free Zone

  1. Company registration application
  2. Details of shareholder(s)
  3. Copy of the business plan
  4. Original Memorandum and Articles of Association (MAA)
  5. Board resolution
  6. Passport copy and specimen signature of the manager and the director
  7. No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from residency visa sponsor
  8. Proof of share capital

Why choose us to help you with your Dubai Design District D3 Business Setup?

If you are planning to start a business in Dubai Design District, Dahhan Business Services is here to help and advise you so that you can start your business in the most favorable conditions without getting headaches. We will help you choose the right legal form and license to start a business here in Dubai Design District.

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