Built by the government of Dubai as a free economic zone and a strategic base for companies targeting the emerging markets, Dubai Media and Internet City is a regional hub for media and information communication technology industries. This zone provides the required infrastructure and facilities for the companies in the ICT and media sectors to operate globally.

This city is an ideal place for companies targeting the Middle East, Indian sub continent, African and central Asian regions to make their investments. Investors are provided with tax and custom related benefits which have resulted in attracting many of the top global companies in the world such as Microsoft, IBM, Cisco Systems, Dell, HP, Sun Microsystems, Siemens, PeopleSoft, Computer Associates, and Sony Ericsson while the leading broadcasting companies include CNN, BBC World, Reuters, Ten Sports, Geo TV and many more.

This zone also provides convenience to small and medium entrepreneurs which compromise of software development, eCommerce, web based services, advertising, publishing, news agencies, consultancy and sales and marketing sectors. The facilities provided by the government not only expand channel development opportunities but also attracts all elements of the value chain. The city’s convenience has given it the name as the one stop shop where businesses have the luxury of interacting with different entities such as immigration, postal authorities and government representatives.

The investors can also select from a range of real estate options which includes fully wired office space, and beautifully designed landscapes with lush grounds and lakes. The business community wishing to be established in Dubai Media and Internet City can opt to stay in a luxury hotel in Dubai such as Grand Millennium Dubai which is nestled in a location that is just 5 minutes drive from the city.