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Dubai Design District (d3) is a purpose-built community dedicated to the design, fashion, and culture sectors. It is home to the region's top creative talent, international luxury brands, and design houses.
Whether you are a freelance artist, a fashion startup, or an established architecture firm, d3 provides the perfect ecosystem to collaborate, create, and inspire.
Permits for individual talent.
Licenses for creative startups.
Tailored licenses for the creative economy.
Manufacturing, couture, footwear, accessories, and fashion consultancy.
Furniture design, interior consultancy, lighting, and spatial design.
Graphic design, web design, digital art, and photography.
Discuss your creative activity and choose between Freelancer Permit or Trade License.
Submit your portfolio (if applicable), passport, and business plan details.
Pay the setup fees and sign the personnel sponsorship agreement (if freelancing) or lease.
To maintain the high standards of the district, d3 requires applicants to demonstrate their contribution to the creative economy.
Relevant work examples or business profile.
Passport copy and visa copy (if applicable).
No Objection Certificate if currently sponsored by a UAE employer.
D3 is host to Dubai Design Week, Sole DXB, and Arab Fashion Week, offering unrivaled networking opportunities right at your doorstep.