DUBAI MEDIA CITY

WELCOME TO DUBAI MEDIA CITY DMC offers media companies and independent media professionals a pro-business environment which enables them to operate with collective synergy and freedom while enjoying free zone benefits including 100 per cent business ownership and tax-free income.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

• The MENA region’s E&M market is forecasted to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.5 per cent for the next five years. • Neighbouring markets of Turkey and India also have high E&M market growth rates. • Price Waterhouse Coopers predicts these three leading global markets will grow at a higher rate than the markets of North America and Europe.

PLATFORM AD SPEND AS % OF TOTAL

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Radio

Internet

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Magazine

Television

Newspaper

YOUNG POPULATION

On an average 60 per cent of the population in the GCC countries is below the age of 35. With a young population and an increase in high-speed broadband penetration, digital migration in the MENA region is expected to be in full force in the coming years.

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Internet Penetration Levels

High-speed Broadband Penetration Levels in The MENA Region

BROADBAND PENETRATION

This mammoth increase in internet usage, particularly in urban households, is set to give a fresh impetus to digital media sectors such as online marketing, social media platforms, mobile applications, and Arabic language web content amongst others.

COMMUNITY OF KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Dubai Media City has more than 1,400 companies registered and operating since its launch in 2001.

MEDIA & MARKETING

NEW MEDIA

BIZ INFO

PUBLISHING

BROADCAST

PRODUCTION

GRAPHIC ARTS

PRO BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Dubai Media City is located and operates within the jurisdiction of Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone.

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

The UAE will continue to lead in the MENA region in terms of the highest Ad Spend growth, with a forecasted growth of 11% CAGR between 2010- 2013. Key to the UAE media sector achieving tremendous Ad Spend growth is a strong and continuously improving regulatory environment.

TECOM INVESTMENTS’ IMPACT ON MEDIA REGULATIONS:

Champions of New Technologies Promoting Increased Transparency Lobbying for Legislative Improvements Improving Predictability UAE Government Relations

WHAT WE OFFER Dubai Media City is set in the heart of “New Dubai” with the Marina district to the West, Palm Jumeirah to the North and Sheikh Zayed Road to the South. The site is accessible via Al Sufouh road or Exit 32 from Sheikh Zayed Road. The zone includes over 20 buildings offering premium commercial real estate products in low rise, mid-rise and high rise categories.

COMMERCIAL OFFICE

615 – 10,000 sq ft. Electrical, A/C and Maintenance, Water, Building Maintenance Basement, multi-storey and ground parking Availability of retail space including restaurants and cafeterias Raised flooring for commercial space in buildings DMC 1,2,4 Raised flooring allows for a quick installation of power outlets and the flexibility in moving around cubicles.

BOUTIQUE VILLAS

5,772 sq ft., Ground Floor - 2,533 sq ft.; First Floor and Penthouse - 3,239 sq ft. Electrical, A/C and Maintenance, Water, Building Maintenance Ground parking Private kitchen and bathroom Semi furnished office Garden

TYPES OF SERVICED OFFICES AT MEDIA BUSINESS CENTRE

Hot Desk – A shared workspace environment suitable for freelancers. Executive Desk – Desk space suitable for freelancers and companies, it reflects flexibility and ignites creativity Executive Office – Fully furnished and serviced independent units with lake and courtyard views Association Centre - Fully furnished and serviced offices suitable for non-profit media related organizations.

HOW TO JOIN DMC

Since 2001, Dubai Media City (DMC) has offered a myriad of privileges, and supportive solutions for company formation in the UAE. From providing premium locations, lifestyle options, and an inspiring environment, DMC has been at the forefront of facilitating freezone Dubai business development.

Dubai Free Zones

Dubai is renowned for its mega free zones. The fully equipped and ready for business Dubai free zones offer investors a plethora of facilities and amenities. The advantages of setting up business include: 100% ownership of business 100% repatriation of capital/profits No income tax No capital tax No currency restrictions Low cost of operations Excellent infrastructure Excellent support services

Free zones in the UAE offer a wide range of facilities for running day-to-day operations, including: Fast-track company set-up & licensing Opportunity to lease land for development Warehouse/factory/office units for lease On-site accommodations of personnel Transportation links by road, sea and air Low cost energy Favourable cost of living Attractive working environment

SERVING BROADCASTERS & ADVERTISERS

With more than 1,400 company registrations, Dubai Media Cparticular regionity (DMC) is the leading free zone dedicated to facilitating and promoting the media and advertising industries of the Middle East.

DUBAI FREE ZONE COMPANY FORMATION

As one of the leading free zone developments in the UAE, Dubai Media City provides you with an ecosystem where you can highlight your products and services and interact with some of the leading marketing and media agencies operating from within the UAE.

HISTORY OF DUBAI MEDIA CITY

Launched in January 2001 in line with the vision to establish Dubai as a centre for communications and a media hub for the region. Has evolved as a thriving media community catering to businesses in segments such as Publishing and Printing, Music, New Media, Leisure and Entertainment, Broadcasting, Film, Information Agencies and Media and Marketing Services. Have also contributed to promoting talent and entrepreneurship in the region.

AWARDS

2003 "Gulf Brands of the Decade Award" (in the Government, Semi-government and NGO’s category). 2005 Leadership award for ‘Service to Industry’ from ITP Business and Digitalstudio Magazine. 2008 Newsweek Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to the media industry. 2010 Ranked first under Best Promotion and second in the Best Incentives category globally and in the Middle East by fDi magazine in the 2010/11 Global Free Zones of the Future Rankings. 2011 Amphitheatre is awarded ‘Best Live Music Venue’ by TIME Out Nightlife Awards 2011

Jamal Al Sharif Managing Director, DMC & DSC

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Mohammad Abdullah Managing Director, Media Cluster,

TECOM Investments

ABOUT DUBAI

Dubai has become a business hub for an ever growing region, boosted by growth in key industries, business friendly policies and its strategic geographical location, offering reach to 4 billion people within an 8-hour flight, including Europe, Africa, India, China and Russia.

+971 4 391 4555

CONTACT DUBAI MEDIA CITY

+971 4 391 4616

/Dubai Media City

/Dubai_MediaCity

/tecomMediacluster

LOCATION MAP

GOOGLE MAP

Airports: Dubai Media city is 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 45 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport. Taxis: There is a taxi stand at Dubai Media City Building #2, or taxis can be ordered by calling the RTA at 04.208.0808. Car Rental: There is a Diamond Lease location in Dubai Media City’s sister site, Dubai Knowledge Village.

GO TO DUBAI MEDIA CITY

Metro & Buses: DMC is a seven minute walk from Dubai Metro and accessible by metro feeder buses

RTA Bus routes :

08 : Gold Souq Bus Station – Ibn Battuta Metro Station 83 : Al Ghubaiba Bus Station – Nakheel Metro Station

84 : Direct Route Between Tecom Residential & DIC-DMC-DKV 85 : Dubai Internet City Metro Station – Discovery Gardens 88 : Dubai Int’l Airport Terminal 3 – Nakheel Metro Station

X28 : LuLu Village Terminus – Nakheel Metro Station F31: DIC Metro Station Landside – The Meadows

GO TO DUBAI MEDIA CITY

GPS CO-ORDINATES:

Lat: N 25 05.628 Long: E 55 09.123

DUBAI MEDIA CITY