twofour54 Company Setup
Abu Dhabi's media zone: broadcasters, studios, gaming and screen production.
- Ownership
- 100% foreign
- Setup time
- 1 to 3 weeks
- Licence cost
- from AED 12,000
- Visas
- Packages and freelancer permits
twofour54, now centred on Yas Creative Hub, is Abu Dhabi's media free zone: regional broadcasters, production companies, gaming studios and creative agencies operate from purpose-built campuses, and major international films have shot in the emirate under its production support.
Its standout economics are the production rebates, cashback of qualifying spend for film and TV shot in Abu Dhabi, plus talent-friendly freelancer permits and a gaming and esports push that has attracted international studios.
Who twofour54 suits
- Broadcasters and production houses
- Gaming and esports studios
- Creative agencies serving Abu Dhabi
- Media freelancers
Why choose twofour54
- Production rebate programme for filming
- Yas Creative Hub campus and studio facilities
- Established broadcast cluster
- Freelancer permits at accessible cost
- Growing gaming and esports ecosystem
twofour54 frequently asked questions
How do Abu Dhabi's production rebates work?
Qualifying film and TV productions recover a substantial share of in-emirate spend through the Creative Media Authority's rebate, administered alongside twofour54 licensing. We structure eligibility into the production entity's setup.
twofour54 or Dubai Media City?
DMC anchors regional agency and publishing headquarters; twofour54 wins on production economics, studio infrastructure and the rebate. Many groups hold both, and the split follows where the work happens.
What does a twofour54 licence cost?
Company licences start around AED 12,000 to AED 20,000, with freelancer permits lower, competitive against Dubai's media licensing.