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Media & Content Production in Meydan Free Zone

Video production, photography, publishing, podcasting and content creation

from AED 12,500AED 11,250Save 10%

In short, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time business owners and established groups. Day to day, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and uncomplicated renewal process. External approvals for media & content production are: filming permits for public locations; UAE Media Council for advertising content. Typical examples of this activity include video production, podcast studio, publishing house and content creator, which can usually sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence.

Why Meydan Free Zone

In our experience, unlike some zones, Meydan Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. To be clear, one of the reasons we recommend Meydan Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. GoldenKey has licensed media & content production in Meydan Free Zone for clients ranging from solo company owners to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.

How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    We confirm that your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 2

    Name reservation and initial approval

    Your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days (Monday to Friday). For media & content production in Meydan Free Zone, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    You sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the authority.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence issued and next steps

    In our experience, your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Nothing is submitted for media & content production in Meydan Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

For most clients, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of media & content production in Meydan Free Zone.

  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
  • Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones

Pricing

The figures below for media & content production in Meydan Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for media & content production in Meydan Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

License with – 0 VisaSave 10%
AED 12,500AED 11,250
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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License – 2 Visa QuotaSave 10%
AED 16,200AED 14,580
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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License – 3 Visa QuotaSave 10%
AED 18,050AED 16,245
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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License – 4 Visa QuotaSave 10%
AED 19,900AED 17,910
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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License – 5 Visa QuotaSave 10%
AED 21,750AED 19,575
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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License – 6 Visa QuotaSave 10%
AED 23,600AED 21,240
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.

Why the UAE

As a rule, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for media & content production in Meydan Free Zone and makes international pricing simple. In our experience, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for media & content production in Meydan Free Zone.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with media & content production in Meydan Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As we tell every client, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Meydan Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Put simply, our quotations for media & content production in Meydan Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.

Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through media & content production in Meydan Free Zone step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?

For most clients, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be granted remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is completed.

How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?

Day to day, once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

Can I open a UAE bank account with a Meydan Free Zone company?

Yes, Meydan Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.

What approvals does media & content production need?

Day to day, filming permits for public locations; UAE Media Council for advertising content. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

Is media & content production allowed in Meydan Free Zone?

Yes, it can. Media & Content Production is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Filming permits for public locations; UAE Media Council for advertising content.

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