The Sony Ericsson building at Dubai Internet City (CC/Sujit Sivanand)

Today, Dubai Internet City has become centre stage for the IT industry with every known IT company having its head office or regional branch located here. That’s because of the strategic location of Dubai, Middle East which is easily accessible from all corners of the earth and has very young and vibrant population that is equally learned and technology savvy. The potential growth for IT sector in Dubai is enormous due to the construction of Dubai Internet City. More than 600 IT companies employing about 11 thousand staff have their branches in Dubai Internet City making it the largest managed body in the world that encompasses most of the global ICT companies under one roof. Companies like mobile manufacturing i-Mate have moved their entire operation from Scotland to Dubai. Even companies like Fujitsu Siemens have profited by opening their regional offices here.

The Dubai Internet City was inaugurated in October 2000 to create a common base where various ICT companies from wide range of sectors, could operate from. The campus has been developed in such a way that it creates ample opportunities for networking and channel development between partners and probable partners with a chance to develop new ideas and explore newer grounds.

Dubai Internet City is a free trade zone which incorporates Dubai Media City and Knowledge Village all within close proximity to each other. Dubai Media City has been specially established for media related businesses while Knowledge Village is a learning community. A free trade zone presents unique opportunities like 100% ownership, 100% tax free, Capital Mobility, Easy Licensing, Cyber Regulations and Protection of IP which every IT company dreams of.

If companies just want to test the settings of Dubai Internet City then they could hire a temporary office with all available facilities. A fully serviced package includes temporary offices, office services, free research data, IT/Telecom services, conference facilities, trouble free licensing and quick visa processing. Dubai Internet City offers technology that is above par then the rest of the word including smart buildings, IP telephony, Call Centre solutions, LAN/WAN technologies, Broadband internet, leased circuits, VPN and Wi-FI and Frame Relay & ATM Hosting. Other support facilities like world renowned restaurants and branches of global banks  encourages team bonding within the company and outside partners alongside providing all necessary facilities at a near reach.