Dubai Design District

Business Bay, Dubai — Established 2013

From AED 20,000/year
Setup: 5-7 business days

d3 (Dubai Design District) is the creative heart of Dubai, purpose-built for the design, fashion, and luxury sectors. Located in the Business Bay area, it hosts Dubai Design Week and attracts global fashion and design brands.

Key Benefits

  • Design & fashion hub
  • Premium location
  • Creative community
  • Dubai Design Week host

License Types & Costs

License Starting From
AED 20,000/year
Annual Renewal
AED 18,000
Available license types:
servicetrading

Visa Packages

1
visa
~AED 5,000
3
visas
~AED 13,000

Visa costs are approximate and may vary based on nationality and package type.

Office Options

shared officeprivate officestudio spaceretail space

Popular Business Activities

Fashion DesignInterior DesignArchitectureGraphic DesignLuxury BrandsArt Gallery

Pros

  • Premium creative hub
  • Fashion industry cluster
  • Prime location

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Design/creative focus
  • Limited activity range

Best For

Fashion designersInterior designersArchitectsLuxury brandsArt galleries

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