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Dubai Textile City

The Global Hub for Textile and Fashion Industries

Established2007
CompaniesOver 300 companies
Area2.2 million square feet
LocationDubai
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Zone at a glance

Cost efficiency
Setup speed
Flexibility

Relative rating across UAE free zones, scored out of five.

Overview

About Dubai Textile City

Dubai Textile City is a specialized free zone dedicated to the textile, fashion, and apparel industries. Strategically located in Dubai, it serves as a comprehensive hub for textile manufacturing, trading, and fashion design, offering world-class infrastructure and facilities tailored specifically for textile businesses.

Governing Authority:Dubai Development Authority (DDA)

Location & Connectivity

Nearest Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

25 kilometers away

Address

Al Yalayis Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Total Area

2.2 million square feet

Nearby Landmarks

Dubai SouthAl Maktoum International AirportDubai Investment ParkDubai World CentralJebel Ali Port

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Sectors

Key Industries

Textile Manufacturing
Fashion Design
Apparel Production
Fabric Trading
Garment Manufacturing

Ideal For

Textile ManufacturersFashion DesignersApparel ExportersFabric TradersGarment ProducersFashion Startups

Licensing

License Types & Costs

Trading License

For companies engaged in import, export, and distribution of textile products

Starting from
18,000AED

Activities Allowed

Import, export, distribution, wholesale and retail trading of textile products

Manufacturing License

For textile and garment manufacturing operations

Starting from
25,000AED

Activities Allowed

Manufacturing of textiles, garments, fashion accessories, and related products

Service License

For fashion design, consulting, and other textile-related services

Starting from
15,000AED

Activities Allowed

Fashion design, textile consulting, quality control, logistics services

Processing Time

5-7 working days

Annual Renewal

Starting from AED 12,000

Validity

1 year, renewable

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Residency

Visa Information

Shareholders, employees, and dependents of licensed companies

2 visas

Flexi Desk

4 visas

Small Office

8 visas

Medium Office

15+ visas

Large Office

20+ visas

Warehouse

Investor VisaEmployee VisaDependent VisaFreelancer Visa
Processing:7-10 working days
Golden Visa Eligible

Investment

Estimated Costs

License Fee
From 15,000 AED
Visa (per person)
~4,500 AED
Office Space
From 8,000 AED/year
Estimated First Year Total
From 27,500 AED
Approximate, starting estimate

Costs vary based on business activity, office size, and number of visas required. Manufacturing licenses require additional facility costs.

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Assessment

Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Specialized infrastructure for textile and fashion industries
  • Direct access to global textile supply chain
  • Strategic location between East and West markets
  • Dedicated manufacturing and warehouse facilities
  • Strong logistics connectivity to major ports and airports
  • Industry-specific support services and expertise
  • Access to skilled textile workforce
  • Proximity to major fashion markets in the region

Considerations

  • Limited to textile and fashion-related activities only
  • Higher setup costs for manufacturing operations
  • Specialized focus may limit business diversification options

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Advantages

Why Choose Dubai Textile City?

100% foreign ownership with no local sponsor required
Zero corporate tax on qualifying income
Full repatriation of capital and profits
No currency or exchange restrictions
World-class infrastructure and connectivity
Streamlined business registration process

Best For

  • Textile Manufacturers
  • Fashion Businesses
  • Apparel Exporters
  • Fabric Traders
  • Garment Companies

Not Ideal For

  • General Trading
  • Technology Companies
  • Financial Services
  • Food Businesses
  • Construction Companies

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