Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s Prime Minister and Vice President, founded the Dubai Design District (DDD) in 2013 to stimulate economic development in key sectors like digital technology, art, design, and fashion. DDD serves as a catalyst for innovation, encouraging individuals and businesses to explore new perspectives and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. As the region’s first and leading design hub, DDD is dedicated to hosting the most prestigious international, national, and local brands in art, fashion, and design, establishing itself as a center of creativity and excellence.
Advantages
- Design and fashion sectors have specialized licenses, along with freelance permits for artists and designers.
- 0% personal tax.
- No corporate tax for the first 50 years of operation.
- There are no limitations on the currency used.
- Business Bay, Dubai Mall, and the Burj Khalifa are all nearby, creating significant business opportunities.
- All earnings and financial assets are fully repatriable.