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  • Discover
    • 01 About Us

      All-in-one creative solutions to facilitate an easy, efficient and innovative production process.

    • 02 Why Dubai

      A bustling metropolis and top destination for the biggest global businesses.

    • 03 TECOM Group

      Creates business ecosystems that contribute to Dubai’s economic growth.

    • 04 Investor Relations

    • 05 Dubai Holding

      A diversified global company operating in 12 countries and employing over 20,000 people.

    Discover what the region’s largest media hub has to offer.

  • Offerings
    • Our Offerings

      Discover our scalable boutique studios and sound stages plus diverse retail, commercial and business offerings.

    • 01 Commercial Spaces

      Join our professional community and choose from a variety of flexible and strategically located offices and commercial spaces that fit your needs.

    • 02 D/Quarters

      Launch your business from a future-focused co-working space with flexible and scalable solutions.

    • 03 Boutique Studios

      Our unique Boutique Studios are the perfect spot for your company, with private terraces, beautiful gardens, shaded parking and much more.

    • 04 in5 Centres

      An enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups in tech, design and media.

    • 05 GoFreelance

      The easiest package to start a freelancing career in design, media or education.

    • 06 Retail

      Join one of Dubai's most vital and dynamic retail destinations.

    • 07 Light Industrial Units

      Expand your business with strategically located multipurpose Light Industrial Units with ready infrastructure and grade-A build standards in Dubai Production City and Dubai Science Park.

    • 08 Warehouses

      Scalable, strategically located and secure multipurpose warehouses and storage units.

    • 09 Sound Stages

      Explore our advanced Sound Stages ranging between 11,000 and 50,000 sq.ft, fully equipped with water tanks, grid and cat-walk systems, elephant doors and much more.

    • Set up your Business

      Start your business in our vibrant community.

    • Find your fit

      Use our product selector to find the right products in a few simple steps.

    Discover our commercial spaces, coworking spaces, boutique studios and state-of-the-art sound stages plus diverse retail and business offerings.

  • The Community
    • Our Community

      Our dynamic community is a creative environment where individuals and businesses get inspired, grow and thrive.

    • 01 Events

      Explore our lineup of international artists, cultural events, food festivals and more.

    • 02 axs Services

      One-stop shop for government and corporate services.

    • 03 Community Directory

      Discover various businesses and retail offerings in our community.

    Our dynamic community is a creative environment where businesses and individuals grow and thrive.

  • Venues
    • Our Venues

      From training sessions and meetings to workshops and conferences, we have the right venue for you.

    • 01 Amphitheatres

      An open-air venue for concerts, social and corporate events.

    • 02 Auditorium

      A versatile space suited for conferences and corporate events.

    • 03 Outdoor Activations

      Green community spaces suitable for activations.

    • 04 Sound stages & Studios

      Sound stages and multipurpose studios ideal for corporate and cultural events.

    From training sessions and meetings to workshops and conferences, we have the right venue for you.

  • Media
    • 01 Gallery

      Browse through the images of our community, commercial and retail spaces, events and more.

    • 02 Downloads

      Informative downloads on the growth and updates in the MENA region's media sector.

    • 03 Press Releases

      Our activities, events and business and strategic partnerships are featured regularly in leading dailies and major publications across the region.

    • 04 Media Kit

      Download a complete pre-packaged set of our brand identity assets

    Check out what the media has to say about us. You can also download our complete Media Kit.

  • Connect
    • 01 Contact us

      Drop by, give us a call, send us an e-mail or connect with us on social media.

    • 02 FAQs

      Find answers to frequently asked questions.

    Business-related or general queries. Suggestions or feedback. We would love to hear from you at all times.

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    • How it works
    • Freelance activities
    • Apply and upload

    Get. Set. GoFreelance.


    You can now be part of one of the leading business communities in the region by applying for our freelance offerings within any of these three industries:

    • Tech (Dubai Internet City)
    • Media (Dubai Media City)
    • Education (Dubai Knowledge Park)

    You can also acquire a residence visa and access our business centers. For Tech and Education, you can choose one business activity and for Media you can choose up to three activities.




    Steps to join

    Be independent with GoFreelance in three simple steps.


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    Fill in the GoFreelance application provided here

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    Once you receive an email approval on your application, visit our business centre to sign the documents and pay the fees.

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    Shortly afterwards, your freelance permit will be sent to you via email and you’re ready to GoFreelance!


    Documents

    During the application process, you will be required to upload the following documents:

    • Passport Copy
    • Visa Copy (if available)

    Fees

     

    The fee for the freelance package is AED 7,500 per year, this includes the Freelancer Permit and access to the co-working spaces only. For more information on the establishment card and visa fees; visit the FAQs section Q22 for more information.

    Ready to GoFreelance?

    Where to go

    After your application is approved, visit the appropriate business centre as per your freelance sector.


    Dubai
    Internet City

    Phone: +971 4 391 1111
    E-mail: gofreelance@dic.ae
    Address: Building #4, Ground Floor, Dubai Internet City

    Dubai
    Media City

    Phone: +971 4 391 4555
    E-mail: gofreelance@dmc.ae
    Address: Building #2, 2nd floor,
    Dubai Media City

    Dubai
    Knowledge Park

    Phone: +971 4 390 1111
    E-mail: gofreelance@dkp.ae
    Address: Block #18, 3rd floor,
    Dubai Knowledge Park

    Freelance Activities

    • TECH ACTIVITIES

       

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      Web, Mobile, Software Development and Architecture Freelancer
      •        Desktop Software Development
      •        E-commerce Development
      •        Game Development
      •        Mobile Development
      •        Product Management
      •        Q&A Testing
      •        Scripts & Utilities
      •        Web Development
      •        Web & Mobile Design
      •        Software Development

      IT and Telecommunication Networking Freelancer
      •        Database Administration
      •        ERP/CRM Software
      •        Information Security
      •        Network & System Administration
      •        IT & Networking

      Data Science and Analytics Freelancer
      •        A/B Testing
      •        Data Visualisation
      •        Data Extraction ETL
      •        Data Mining & Management
      •        Machine Learning
      •        Quantitative Analysis
      •        Data Science & Analytics

      Customer Service Freelancer
      •        Customer Service
      •        Technical Support & Related Services

       
    • EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

       

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      Education Advisor
      Assists higher education providers, inside and outside the free zone, on various programme requirements, governmental collaborations and students' admission, entrance procedures, etc.

      eLearning Advisor
      An individual offering eLearning support and consultancy services.

      Executive Coaching
      Provide organisations with a structured system that identifies the highest standards in coaching leaders, directors and high potential senior executives to motivate and develop other employees' knowledge and skills.

      Researcher
      To conduct research for serving educational institutions, students, faculties, Human Resource Management fields and other participants in the education industry.


      Trainer
      An individual providing training to professionals in the areas of IT, media, business and management, logistics, languages, and associated areas.

       
    • MEDIA ACTIVITIES

       

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      Actor
      A person taking up an acting role in a film, TV programme, commercial or an event.

      Aerial Shoot Photographer
      A person who does aerial still photography as a medium to communicate ideas and express opinions.

      Animator
      A person who creates characters for animation and produces these animations in motion pictures, video games or animation design.

      Artist
      A person specialised in one of the visual or fine arts, such as painting, sculpting or singing.

      Audio/Sound Engineer
      A person responsible for the technical aspects of a sound recording system or sound broadcast. 

      Brand Consultant
      A brand consultant comes up with creative ideas and designs to promote, build and revitalise the brands and products of a company.

      Cameraman
      A person in charge of photography and motion pictures using all types of camera equipment.

      Choreographer
      A person who creates original dance sequences and develops new interpretations of existing dance sequences.

      Commentators: Radio, Events, Sports, Television
      A person who acts as a commentator, journalist or an opinion-maker for readers, viewers and listeners.

      Composer
      A person who creates original music.

      Content Provider
      A person who creates and maintains databases containing information from an information provider and/or provides documents containing information for a website or electronic media.

      Copywriter
      A person who creates written aspects for productions such as original catch phrases, slogans and straplines, and also writes advertisements, brochures, sales and promotion materials.

      Creative Director
      A person who oversees the management of transforming creative media concepts into communicated media.

      Critics: Music, Film, Theatre
      A person providing documented feedback on industry ongoings.

      Director: Film, Television, Music, Theatre
      A person who is responsible for the creative decisions of a production.

      Editor: Audio/Video
      A person acting as an audio/video editor offering services in post-production and involved in the editing process.

      Editor: Publishing
      A person who develops ideas for upcoming issue themes, identifies and collaborates editorially with writers and contributes his/her own writing and analysis to the project for publications.

      Events Planner
      A person who designs, organises and coordinates conferences, meetings, exhibitions, shows and other events.

      Furniture Designer
      A person who designs furniture and home accessories.

      Graphic Designer 
      A person who creates and arranges images to communicate a message, including logo design, 3D design, product decoration, packaging, signage, identities, etc.

      Illustrator
      A narrative artist who provides visual representation to accompanying text, such as illustrations in children’s books.

      Journalist
      A person writing articles and reports for broadcast or publication media such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, documentary film and the Internet.

      Lighting Specialist
      A person skilled in setting the mood, and who shapes and moulds the visual image captured on the television, on film and on video, using lighting effects.

      Market Analyst
      A person who collects and analyses data to evaluate existing and potential product as well as service markets.

      Marketing Specialist
      A person who creates and manages marketing strategies to promote products and services, through coordination with advertising and distribution agents.

      Media Planner
      A person who translates a client’s marketing objectives into a media plan, by identifying the most appropriate target audiences and advertising media.

      Music Director
      A person who conducts, direct, plans and leads instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups.

      Musician
      A person who plays a musical instrument for a profession.

      New Media Specialist
      A person who provides technical advice linking new media to equipment or any kind of new media technology.

      Photographer 
      A person who uses still photography as a medium to communicate ideas and express opinions.

      Photojournalist
      A person specialised in collecting photographic news content, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast.
      PR Specialist 
      Public relations specialists handling media relations, promotional campaigns and press releases as well as conflict mediation through media communications either by print or broadcast; also arranges media related events between organisation representatives and the public.

      Presenter: TV/Radio
      A person who presents content and news on radio or TV.

      Print Media Specialist
      A person specialised in organising, structuring and editing information for printed publications like newspapers and magazines.

      Producer
      A person who oversees the business and financial decisions for a motion picture including obtaining resources, creating scripts, and overseeing production.

      Scriptwriter
      A person who creates the written material for television, radio, theatre and film productions.

      Set and Exhibit Designer
      A person who designs and creates sets for movies, television and theatre productions and special exhibition displays.

      Social Media Specialist
      A person who specialises in social media platforms.

      Social Media Influencer
      A person who is a user of social media platforms, has access to a network of followers and who can influence those followers to utilise third party products or services.

      Special Effects Producer
      A multimedia artist who creates special effects or other visual images on film, video or other electronic media.

      Translator
      A person certified by a competent authority to convert written materials from one language into another.

      Wardrobe Stylist 
      A person who selects the clothing for published editorial features, print or television advertising campaigns, music videos, concert performances, and any public appearances made by celebrities, models or other public figures.

      Web Developer
      A software developer who is engaged in the development of worldwide web applications.

      Web Designer 
      A professional web designer who conceptualises and creates websites on the worldwide web.

      Writer
      A person who composes all types of creative literature including novels, children's literature, plays and poetry.

       

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