Dubai Knowledge Park Company Setup
The zone for training providers, HR firms and education businesses.
- Ownership
- 100% foreign
- Setup time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Licence cost
- from AED 15,000
- Visas
- Tied to office or package
Dubai Knowledge Park specialises in human-capital businesses: corporate training providers, professional certification bodies, HR and recruitment consultancies and e-learning companies. It sits beside Internet and Media City, sharing the same TECOM campus infrastructure.
KHDA educational permits, which many training activities require, are a well-trodden path from DKP, and the zone's activity list is built around exactly these businesses, which keeps regulatory friction low compared to licensing education activities in generalist zones.
Who Dubai Knowledge Park suits
- Corporate training providers
- HR and recruitment firms
- Professional certification bodies
- E-learning companies
Why choose Dubai Knowledge Park
- Activity list purpose-built for training and HR
- Established KHDA permit pathway
- TECOM campus beside Internet and Media City
- Freelance trainer permits available
- Classroom and training-room stock on site
Dubai Knowledge Park frequently asked questions
Do training companies need extra approvals?
Most vocational and professional training in Dubai needs a KHDA permit alongside the trade licence. DKP's processes are built around this combination, which is the main reason to license there rather than a generalist zone.
What does a Dubai Knowledge Park setup cost?
Licences start around AED 15,000 to AED 25,000 plus workspace. Training activities requiring KHDA permits carry additional approval fees, which we include in the quoted budget upfront.
Can individual trainers get licensed?
Yes, TECOM freelance permits cover trainers and education professionals, providing a residence visa and legal invoicing without a full company setup.
JRE analysis
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