Dubai Studio City Company Setup
Sound stages, backlots and production infrastructure for film and TV.
- Ownership
- 100% foreign
- Setup time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Licence cost
- from AED 15,000
- Visas
- Tied to office or package
Dubai Studio City houses the physical infrastructure of film and television: purpose-built sound stages, production offices, workshops, a backlot and satellite uplink facilities. Regional broadcasters, production houses and rental companies base their operations here.
For businesses that shoot, the co-location matters: crews, kit rental, post-production and stages inside one gate, with filming-permit processes the zone handles routinely. Commercials, episodic TV and features all run through its facilities.
Who Dubai Studio City suits
- Film and TV production houses
- Broadcast and OTT operations
- Equipment rental and crewing firms
- Post-production studios
Why choose Dubai Studio City
- Sound stages and backlot inside the zone
- Established filming-permit processes
- Cluster of crews, kit and post houses
- Broadcast uplink and studio facilities
- Freelance permits for production professionals
Dubai Studio City frequently asked questions
Can I rent sound stages without being licensed there?
Productions can hire facilities, but companies operating continuously, production houses, rental firms, studios, need a licence in the zone to base staff and equipment there. We structure which side of that line your operation sits on.
What does a Studio City licence cost?
Production-company licences start around AED 15,000 to AED 25,000 plus workspace; stage and workshop hire is priced per production. Freelance crew permits are available at lower cost.
How do filming permits work in Dubai?
Dubai Film and TV Commission permits cover public-location shoots, and Studio City's in-zone facilities need only internal approvals. The zone's teams process both routinely, which keeps production schedules predictable.