Cheapest creative & media license — east coast (Indian Ocean)

Fujairah is the only UAE emirate on the east coast (Indian Ocean / Gulf of Oman). Fujairah Creative City Free Zone specializes in media, freelance, and creative licenses — among the cheapest in UAE.

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AED 7,500

Starting cost

2007

Creative City founded

400+

Activities allowed

East Coast

Only UAE emirate

Market context · 2026

Fujairah Creative City started in 2007 focused on media & creative industries. Package includes trade license + Establishment Card + flexi-desk from AED 7,500. Fujairah is 1.5 hours from Dubai but has stunning mountains, beaches, and diving spots (the emirate's unique selling point for lifestyle founders). Banking via Fujairah National Bank, RAKBANK, Mashreq. Smaller community but faster bureaucracy.

Why founders choose Fujairah

✓ Cheapest creative free zone (from AED 7,500)

✓ Setup in 5 days

✓ Multi-shareholder allowed

✓ East coast location (Indian Ocean, mountains)

✓ Smaller banking footprint

✓ Ideal for lifestyle founders mixing work + beach