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DMCC Gaming License in Dubai

License your studio, publishing or esports business through the DMCC Gaming Centre — 100% owned, set up from inside JLT.

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A DMCC Gaming License lets studios, publishers and esports businesses operate from Dubai through DMCC's dedicated Gaming Centre — a purpose-built hub for game development, publishing and interactive entertainment with 100% foreign ownership.

DMCC Gaming Centre

DMCC created the Gaming Centre to attract studios, publishers, esports teams and supporting service providers into one ecosystem in JLT. It offers a recognised licence, community and access to talent and investors, positioning Dubai as a regional gaming hub.

Activities you can license

  • Game development and design studios
  • Game publishing and distribution
  • Esports organisations, tournaments and management
  • Streaming, content and gaming media
  • Gaming technology and services

Cost 2026

PackageIncludesIndicative cost (AED)
Gaming licence, zero visaLicence + registration + flexi desk~ 24,000 – 34,000
+ founder / team visasEstablishment card + visas+ 3,500 – 6,000 each

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Why DMCC for gaming

Beyond the licence, DMCC gives a studio real substance in the UAE: residence visas for the team, a credible base for publishing deals, and proximity to the wider tech and Web3 ecosystem for blockchain-enabled games. It is a specialist branch of DMCC business setup that our JLT team handles end to end.

Set up your gaming studio in DMCC

Fixed all-in pricing on the current DMCC Gaming Centre promotion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DMCC Gaming Centre?
It is DMCC's dedicated ecosystem for game developers, publishers, esports and gaming services, offering a recognised free-zone licence with community and talent access in JLT.
What can I license under a DMCC gaming licence?
Game development and design, publishing and distribution, esports organisations and tournaments, streaming and gaming media, and gaming technology services.
How much does a DMCC gaming licence cost?
Around AED 24,000 to 34,000 for year one with a flexi desk, before visas. We quote the current DMCC promotion as a fixed price.
Can gaming founders get UAE residence visas?
Yes. A gaming company can sponsor residence visas for founders and team members, with the quota scaling from the flexi-desk allocation upward.