Dubai Science Park
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In April 2022 Gabri Labs, a pharmaceutical technologies company, announced the development of a new medical devices facility at Dubai Science Park.
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Gabri is a leader in the therapeutic areas of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and Dermatology.
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The 10,000 square foot facility in Dubai will support the production of multiple lines and a diverse product portfolio, which includes ENT brand, OTOMAR, and dermatological solutions line, Curadem.
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The new facility will enable them to produce an initial volume of 12 million units per year for distribution to markets across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
In 2016 the name was changed from Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (known as DuBioTech) to Dubai Science Park in order to represent the merging of the Dubai government's energy and environment sector with its pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
Dubai Science Park was launched in 2005 as a business park geared towards the science, medical and pharmaceutical sector. It covers an area of 300 hectares and is operated by the government-owned TECOM Group.
The vision for the park, as articulated by the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was to create "an incubator for researchers and scientists and a centre for production, creativity and development... I want the Dubai Biotechnology Initiative to be a centre for civilisation and science in the UAE and to benefit the wider world."
The Dubai Science Park management were responsible for phase one of the development comprising the flagship HQ twin office towers, warehousing facilities, and the Dubai Science Park Lab Complex. The rest of the land is earmarked for development by private partnerships.
Free Zone
Companies that establish themselves in Dubai Science Park can enjoy free zone benefits including exemption on corporate and personal taxes, 100 per cent ownership of their business, full repatriation of capital and profits, no currency restrictions, a one-stop-shop of support services, simplified incorporation and a fast-track visa service.
As of 2018 there were 350 companies registered in the park with between 30 and 40 new companies being added each year.
Management
The Dubai Science Park was originally headed by Dr Abdulqader Al Khayat, a former director-general of the Dubai Police Forensic Department.
It is now headed up by Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi who has been with the company for over 10 years. In a January 2008 radio interview on the Dubai Eye Business Breakfast show, Marwan explained that Dubai Science Park offers commercial space to the scientific community with a flexible offering ranging from the one-man-show entrepreneur scientist who wants to benchwork in a lab, to regional headquarters for large firms who wish to manufacture.
Marwan added that in order to attract customers to the park the management runs a schedule of events in order to bring people in the scientific community together and the DSP also works closely with academia to ensure that talent is nurtured, such as by running an internship program every spring to help match students with local companies. This has been a success with students from both Amity University and Mohammed Bin Rashid University finding jobs in the park.
Transport & Access
From Dubai Science Park it takes roughly 18 minutes to drive to Dubai Mall, 15 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 15 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 19 minutes to The Walk JBR.*
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly 24 minutes' drive and the new Al Maktoum International Airport is roughly 31 minutes' drive.*
Properties on the Market
Sub-communities
There are three sub-communities in Dubai Science Park. Learn more in the following guides.
Local shops and outlets
There are 36 outlets currently open in Dubai Science Park including nine restaurants, a coffee shop, two mini marts, a catering kitchen, three men's salons, three smoking accessories shops, three sweet shops, a ladies' salon, a watch repair shop, a supermarket, a flower shop, a driving centre, two phone shops, a perfume shop, a health food shop, a pharmacy, a currency exchange, an optician & eyewear shop, a general store and a trade outlet.
For a full list and analysis of shops and services in Dubai Science Park visit our Dubai Science Park amenities page.
Dubai Science Park Location
The map below shows the location of Dubai Science Park 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 Science Park, visit our Things to Do guide.
Local Schools
Dubai Science Park has many schools nearby including Repton School Al Barsha at 0.5 km and Bloom World Academy Dubai at 0.9 km.
In terms of performance there are eight schools nearby that have achieved either of two highest government inspection rating of 'Very Good' or 'Outstanding' including Kings' School Al Barsha which has a rating of 'Outstanding' and Jumeirah English Speaking School Arabian Ranches 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 Science Park. 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 Science Park.
Masterplan
A look at the original masterplan published by the developer at the time of the launch of Dubai Science Park.
Construction History
The development is being being built in multiple stages with the first contractors starting the infrastructure work in 2006.
The original completion date for phase one was 2008 but progress slowed significantly during the financial crisis and only smaller warehouses and labs were completed before 2009.
The flagship twin towers, The Dubai Science Park Headquarters (DSP HQ), were delayed almost a decade but as of 2018 the office units are currently at the fit out stage.
See the development of Dubai Science Park in photos:
Dubai Science Park in the News
Dubai Science Park Buildings
There are 19 building developments in Dubai Science Park. For a full list of all Dubai Science Park buildings visit our Buildings Guide.
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