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Set Up Your Company in Dubai Science Park
18,540AED
From
2015
Established
350
Companies
3
Max Visas
Moderate
Banking
Business Overview
Dubai Science Park Overview
About Dubai Science Park
- Set up in 2015, this Dubai free zone is designed specifically for research, technology and science
- Supports innovation through offices, labs and R&D space, with Dubai Holding and TECOM behind it
- Costs are subsidised, coming in around 30-40% below premium zones such as DMCC
Ideal for
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms
- Healthtech and healthcare companies
- Startups focused on R&D
Visa Details
- Quota: up to 3 visas, linked to office size (a medium office usually gets 3)
- Processing: roughly 10 days; usually 7-14 working days once you apply
- Renewal: AED 3,000 once every 2 years
- Available visas: Investor, Employment, Partner, Dependent
- Visa costs: AED 3,500 for employees, AED 3,500 for investors, AED 2,500 for dependents
- Medical test from AED 450 (standard) or AED 850 (VIP) · AED 390 to type the Emirates ID
Banking
- Ease: Moderate
- Banks: RAKBANK, Mashreq Bank and Emirates NBD, with ADCB another common choice
- Opening an account usually takes 2-4 weeks; you'll need passports, a tenancy contract and a business plan
Key Features
- Physical office needed: Yes, visas require a flexi desk or an office
- Dual licence: Yes
- Shared ownership: Yes
- Online portal: Yes, through the DDA/TECOM portal
- Co-working: Yes
- Audit needed: Yes
- Not offered: crypto, mainland trading or free zone to mainland
Share Capital
- AED 10,000 (can be deposited)
Specialist Ecosystems
- Dubai Labs & R&D Cluster
Latest Updates
- Feb 2026: Media reported that more than 350 companies now operate in DSP
- Jan 2025: Launch of startup programmes and fresh co-working spaces
- Dec 2021: Took the name Dubai Science Park and widened its scope past biotech
- Oct 2015: DuBiotech and EnPark were combined by TECOM to form Dubai Science Park
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Why DSP?
Why Dubai Science Park Stands Out
Subsidised Licences
Costs come in around 30-40% under those of premium zones.
Focused on Science
Designed for biotech, healthtech and life sciences, and equipped with labs.
Powerful Backers
Supported by Dubai Holding and TECOM, and offering programmes to help startups.
Ownership & Exemptions
Foreign investors can own 100%, and there are exemptions on fees and tax.
Space That Flexes
Options run from shared desks up to private labs.
R&D Connections
Partnerships with a wide range of R&D institutions.
Well-Placed Location
Close to Dubai Media City and Dubai Marina.
Packages & Pricing
Dubai Science Park Package Prices
License Package, 0 Visa
AED 18,540 licence · No office included · Renews at AED 18,540.
0 visas
Flexi Desk Package, 1 Visa
AED 18,540 licence · Flexi desk included · Renews at roughly AED 22,890, covering card, insurance and visa renewal.
1 visa
Private Office Package, 2 Visa
AED 18,540 licence · Private office included · Renews at AED 31,540.
2 visas
Private Office Package, 3+ Visa
AED 18,540 licence · Private office included · Renews at AED 40,790.
3+ visas
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