Dubai Media City
Media City is a mixed-use commercial business park between Dubai Marina and Al Sufouh. The area is part of the Tecom Group's media and information technology freezone.
Established in 2001, Dubai Media City (DMC) is a business community of freelancers, startups, SMEs and large enterprises.
It is a place where various media businesses can operate jointly, including media and marketing services, printing and publishing, music, film, new media, leisure and entertainment, broadcasting and information agencies.
By 2021 DMC accounted for over 1500 companies employing more than 25,000 professionals.
The DMC community includes global media giants such as Reuters, CNN, CNBC, MBC, Sony, Showtime and Bertelsmann.
Transport & Access
From Dubai Media City it takes roughly 16 minutes to drive to Dubai Mall, 8 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 13 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 11 minutes to The Walk JBR.*
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly 40 minutes' drive and the new Al Maktoum International Airport is roughly 31 minutes' drive.*
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Sub-communities
There are three sub-communities in Dubai Media City. Learn more in the following guides.
Amenities
Most of the office buildings in Media City have cafes and restaurants on the ground floor and banks, pharmacies and car hire facilities are within easy reach. Many of the commercial blocks have shaded courtyards with water features, tables and chairs.
Local shops and outlets
There are 137 outlets currently open in Dubai Media City including three gifts & entertainment shops, seven mini marts, five print shops, 68 restaurants, seven ladies' salons, five banks, two dental clinics, two trade offices, a spa, three supermarkets, 11 coffee shops, four gyms, three pharmacies, two cafés, a stationary / art shop, three men's salons, a phone shop, a children's nursery, a medical clinic, a yoga studio, an ice cream shop, a flower shop, a post/courier office, two car rental shops and a catering kitchen.
New outlets in Dubai Media City 2022 & 2023
For a full list and analysis of shops and services in Dubai Media City visit our Dubai Media City amenities page.
Dubai Media City Location
The map below shows the location of Dubai Media City and just below are summaries of the nearest attractions, parks, beaches, golf clubs and cinemas. For a more in-depth look at the local attractions, and to see what's on in and around Dubai Media City, visit our Things to Do guide.
Local Schools
Dubai Media City has many schools nearby including Regent International School at 2.2 km and The International School of Choueifat Dubai at 2.5 km.
In terms of performance there are seven schools nearby that have achieved either of two highest government inspection rating of 'Very Good' or 'Outstanding' including Dubai College which has a rating of 'Outstanding' and GEMS Dubai American Academy which also has a rating of 'Outstanding'.
Things to Do
We've partnered with LadiesNightDubai.com and BrunchCrunch.ae to give an overview of the current Ladies Nights and Brunch offers in the vicinity of Dubai Media City. For full nightlife listings and to see what else is happening nearby see the Things to Do page.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Explore communities that are either adjacent or close to Dubai Media City.
Construction History
Dubai Media City in the News
Dubai Media City Buildings
There are 87 building developments in Dubai Media City. For a full list of all Dubai Media City buildings visit our Buildings Guide.
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