Dubai's International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) seeks to create a unique cluster environment for media production companies from across the industry value chain, and from across the world, to interact and collaborate effectively.

Catering exclusively to companies in the following industries – Graphic art, Publishing and Packaging – IMPZ is an initiative of the visionary Dubai government, under the patronage of parent company, Dubai Holding.

As a master developer, IMPZ will provide an environment of growth by building key facilities, investing in infrastructure, and forming a unique free zone that incorporates industrial, commercial, residential and community service projects under its mantle. The vast complex will be housed on a territory of over 43 million square feet of land, in the heart of commercial Dubai.

The IMPZ initiative is part of Dubai's vision to develop itself into a global media hub. As such, it will provide a pro-business environment, sophisticated technology and community infrastructure to support and foster the growth of media production.

Irresistible benefits

The IMPZ initiative is designed to bring a wide range of benefits to the industry. As with other free zones in Dubai, companies joining IMPZ can avail of 100 per cent ownership and will be exempt from almost all corporate and personal taxes including those for machinery, equipment, raw materials and spares utilised by the industry. Furthermore, rules governing media production have been simplified to provide maximum ease of operations.

The innovative concept of creating a cluster of similar businesses in physical proximity is not a new one to Dubai, and its strategic advantages have been proven to pay off. Co-existing at a single location will enable print companies to coordinate production activities efficiently with feeder companies like machinery and equipment providers and suppliers of raw materials and spares. For small and medium-sized businesses, the time and costs involved in sourcing requirements will be considerably reduced, as they can avail of several shared services.

Ideal location

Situated on the Emirates Road, in close proximity to the Jebel Ali port and the recently announced Jebel Ali Airport City, IMPZ's strategic location will considerably ease imports, exports and logistics operations. The new airport, when completed, will have a handling capacity of about 120 million passengers annually along with 12 million tonnes of cargo.

As for the location of Dubai at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa, and with its enviable proximity to multiple markets, it has already proven its mettle as a central for various international operations.

Eco-friendly environment

IMPZ will deploy and promote eco-friendly industrial environments, where tested concepts and practices will be adopted to recycle waste and enable companies to utilise each others' by-products instead of disposing them as waste.

Renewable energy sources will be included in the site’s infrastructure to guarantee reliable and clean power.

Fulfilling lifestyle

Complementing and completing the community infrastructure, IMPZ has planned several residential and commercial amenities including family apartments and low-cost accommodation for blue collar workers. Supermarkets, recreational and healthcare facilities and services like banking will also be available in the Zone

IMPZ is an eco-friendly media production zone designed to meet the unique needs of the global media production industry. Being developed over a scenic landscaped area of 43 million sq ft, IMPZ offers plots of land for construction, pre-engineered units for leasing, residential provisions for families, and blue and white collar workers. IMPZ also includes residential accommodation, facilities for recreation, a community centre, a mosque, clinics, schools, shopping centres, banks, and round-the-clock security.

The Zone's first production cluster focusing on the printing and publishing industry will provide world class infrastructure and unbeatable commercial incentives.

• In-Campus transportation
• Medical centre
• Schools
• Hotels
• Shopping centres
• Restaurants
• Amphitheatre
• Sports grounds
• Full-fledged Fitness centres