‌Dubai Design District (D3) is a free trade zone focusing on creativity, design and art industries, located in Dubai, UAE, close to Dubai Creek and just a few minutes' drive from the city center. D3 covers an area of ​​approximately 21 million square feet (approximately 2 million square meters), providing spacious space and convenient transportation conditions. It is located next to the main traffic artery Sheikh Zayed Road and can be easily reached by bus and Dubai Metro.

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Basic Information Business Scope Settlement process Architectural and Environmental Features Cultural atmosphere

Basic Information

Established: 2013.

Location: Located in a prime location in Dubai, close to Mohammed bin Rashid City, adjacent to Dubai Business Bay, close to Dubai Canal, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

Area composition: Built in three phases, including office space, retail boutiques, studios, hotels, residential areas, restaurants and cafes. Phase I was completed in 2016 and has 11 office buildings.

Business Scope

Design studios and companies: It has attracted many global, regional and local design brands and design companies to settle in, covering fashion design, graphic design, interior design, product design and other fields, such as Adidas, Nike, Foster + Partners, etc. It provides a platform for designers and design companies to display and communicate, and promote design innovation and cooperation.

Fashion industry: It is a gathering place for fashion brands, with many local and internationally renowned designer boutiques, displaying and selling the latest fashion clothing, accessories and other products. At the same time, fashion shows, new product launches and other activities are often held here to promote the development of the fashion industry.

Art exhibitions and activities: It has art exhibition venues such as the Dubai Art Center, and holds first-class art exhibitions throughout the year, such as Dubai Design Week, Sole DXB and other large-scale creative design activities, showing art and design works from all over the world, providing artists and art lovers with opportunities for communication and appreciation.

Dining and shopping: There are many personalized restaurants, coffee shops and shopping pedestrian streets, providing a variety of food and unique shopping experiences to meet people's life needs after work and leisure.

Settlement process

Determine the type of business and company name: Determine the specific type of business to be carried out in the Dubai Design District based on your own business needs and development plans, and choose a suitable company name. Make sure that the company name complies with the relevant regulations of the UAE and has not been registered and used by others.

Prepare registration materials: Usually you need to provide personal documents such as passport copies, contact information, bank credit certificates, address certificates of shareholders and directors, as well as company documents such as articles of association and shareholder resolutions. All non-Arabic documents must be translated into Arabic and notarized.

Submit application: Submit the prepared registration materials to the Dubai Design District Authority or the relevant free zone management agency for review. The review time is generally 3-5 working days, and the review results will be notified to the applicant by email or phone.

Sign a lease contract and agreement: After obtaining approval, the company needs to sign a lease contract for office space or exhibition halls and sign a relevant operating agreement with the authority. The term of the lease contract is generally 1-5 years, and the appropriate lease term can be selected according to the needs of the company.

Pay fees and obtain licenses: Pay the corresponding registration fees, license fees, lease fees, etc. according to the type of company and business scope. Once the fees are paid, you can obtain the business license of Dubai Design Zone and officially start your business.

Architectural and Environmental Features

Modern style: The overall design style is modern and lively, with the potential to become an Internet celebrity. The building has a unique exterior shape, using a large number of glass curtain walls, metal materials and geometric shapes, showing a fashionable and avant-garde atmosphere.

Open space: There are spacious streets, squares and parks and other open spaces planned to create a comfortable and pleasant environment. These open spaces not only provide people with places for leisure and entertainment, but also promote communication and interaction between people.

Landscape design: Focusing on landscape design, a large number of trees, flowers and plants are planted on both sides of the streets, squares and parks to create a green and ecological landscape environment. At the same time, some landscape sketches and art installations are set up to add an artistic atmosphere to the area.

Cultural atmosphere

Creative exchange: It brings together designers, artists, creative people and entrepreneurs from all over the world, forming a diverse and creative community. People can share experiences, exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and inspire innovation.

Cultural activities: In addition to large-scale events such as Design Week and Sole DXB, various cultural activities such as concerts, film festivals, art lectures, etc. are also held. These activities enrich people's cultural life and enhance the cultural atmosphere of the region.