Dubai International Academic City
Dubai Academic City, Dubai — Established 2007
From AED 15,000/year
Setup: 5-7 business days
DIAC is the world's only free zone dedicated to higher education. Home to 25+ international university campuses, it also hosts EdTech companies, training centres, and education consultancies. Located adjacent to Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Key Benefits
- Education-focused ecosystem
- 25+ university campuses
- EdTech hub
- TECOM managed
License Types & Costs
License Starting From
AED 15,000/year
Annual Renewal
AED 14,000
Available license types:
service
Visa Packages
1
visa
~AED 5,500
3
visas
~AED 14,000
Visa costs are approximate and may vary based on nationality and package type.
Office Options
officetraining roomclassroom
Popular Business Activities
Education ConsultingTraining CentresEdTechTutoringOnline EducationCorporate Training
Pros
- Dedicated education ecosystem
- Access to student/teacher talent pool
- Good for EdTech
- TECOM backing
Cons
- Niche — education only
- Higher costs than budget zones
- DSO area — not central
Best For
Education companiesTraining providersEdTech startupsAcademic consultancies
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