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DubaiDubai Design District (d3)

d3 Company Setup

The creative quarter for fashion, design and architecture brands.

Ownership
100% foreign
Setup time
2 to 4 weeks
Licence cost
from AED 15,000
Visas
Tied to office or package

Dubai Design District, d3, gathers the region's design economy: international fashion brands' regional offices, architecture and interior studios, galleries and the events that anchor the scene, Dubai Design Week and Sole DXB among them. The district connects directly to Downtown and the Design Quarter residential community.

Licences run under the TECOM umbrella with activities across design, fashion, art and luxury. For consumer-facing creative brands, the district's showrooms, footfall and event calendar do real marketing work that an anonymous office park cannot.

Who d3 suits

  • Fashion and luxury brands
  • Architecture and interior studios
  • Galleries and creative retail
  • Design freelancers and consultancies

Why choose d3

  • Purpose-built design and fashion cluster
  • Showroom and event-ready spaces with real footfall
  • Dubai Design Week and industry calendar on site
  • Downtown-adjacent location
  • Freelance permits for individual creatives

d3 frequently asked questions

Who should license in d3?

Brands and studios whose clients or audience visit them: fashion showrooms, design studios, galleries and creative agencies. A back-office creative business without visitors can license cheaper elsewhere, and we advise accordingly.

What does a d3 licence cost?

Company setups start around AED 15,000 to AED 25,000 plus workspace, with freelance permits for individual designers at lower cost. Showroom and retail spaces are priced on location within the district.

Does d3 host industry events?

Yes, d3 is the home of Dubai Design Week, Sole DXB and a year-round calendar of exhibitions and pop-ups that give resident brands direct exposure to buyers and press.

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