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THE CAPITAL FOR CONTENT CREATORS
WELCOME TO
Named after the geographical coordinates of Abu Dhabi the capital of the UAE (24° North, 54° East)
WELCOME TO
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Strategically located in one of the fastest-growing media markets in the world. Established in 2008 as the MENA region’s home of media and entertainment, twofour54 is dedicated to growing and developing the media industry in the UAE.
Your gateway to the East and West and the home of over 500 businesses across production, gaming, digital, advertising and more.
As a globally recognised, tax-free zone, we offer media and entertainment companies and individuals:
• Business set-up services• Business support services• Production services
The perfect ecosystem to grow their business in a community of like-minded creators. Our international, regional and local partners also gain access to our world-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art services and facilities, helping their businesses and ideas to prosper.
Within our vibrant media ecosystem, we offer exclusive benefits and advantages that will help your business grow:
SET-UP YOURBUSINESS
01 100% foreign ownership 02 0% corporate &
income tax 03 Fully waived licence and registration fees by Media Zone Authority (for two years from the date of issue)
04 05 06Easy business set-up process
Free zone status with easy on-shore & off-shore licence options
Access to a community of over 500 successful media businesses
07 08 09World-class production and post-production services and facilities
Business support services with a dedicated Business Development Manager
A growing pool of over 530 experienced freelancers
10 11 12Our intranet (Connect Portal), allowing you to engage with our creative community
Regular Connect Events to connect you with the community and freelancers
The Briefing Room - an exclusive online tool for receiving work briefs from government entities and the private sector
13 14One-stop-shop business support services offering, government liaison, logistics, office, and travel support
Diverse and flexible office spaces
Start your business in 3 simple steps, guided by our Business Development team who will be there at every one.
Submit your businessform or plan.
1 2 3Sign the required
commercial, legal & regulatory documents.
Open a bank account, provide payments (if applicable), and benefit from waived
licensing fees*.COLLECT YOUR LICENCE AND START YOUR BUSINESS!*Terms & conditions apply.
SPEEDY SET-UP IN 3 STEPS
TYPES OF SETUPS:
Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC)
A FZ-LLC is an independent legal entity, with individual shareholder(s), corporate
shareholders or a mixture of both individual and corporate shareholders.
Freelancers (for individuals only)
The Freelancer licensing offers individuals the ability to operate as a freelance media
professional (sole proprietor) within the twofour54 media & entertainment hub.
Start-ups
This set up is offered to content creation entrepreneurial start-ups which are in the
business of digital content creation (mobile, online, device content) and A/V content
production for TV, web and cinema.
Branch
A Branch is a representation of an existing UAE-based or foreign company incorporated in another
jurisdiction or free zone.
WE OFFER A VARIETY OF OFFICE SPACE OPTIONS ON CAMPUS TO SUIT BUSINESSES OF EVERY SIZE:
Core and Shell
A ‘blank canvas’ office space enabling you to create your perfect
creative environment (starting from 400 sqm)
Hot Desk Facility
Shared desk in an area dedicated to all start-up companies
Dedicated Desk
A reserved desk in a shared open area with internet connection and local telephone extension, perfect
for individuals
Fitted Office
Quality fitted offices, perfect for your business with meeting rooms, leaving you room to plan, design
and decorate your space
BUSINESS IS EASY AND LIVING IS A PLEASURE
• Perfectly located in the centreof the world
• A vibrant and multicultural city,driven by opportunity
• Ranked the No.1 safest cityin the world*
• Over two million residents enjoyworld-class cultural attractions, andoutstanding leisure and lifestyleactivities
• Year-round sunshine
• Cutting edge infrastructureand continuous economic growth
• Multicultural and English speaking
• World-class education from primaryschool to university level
• Championing global artand culture and preserving localheritage
*Numbeo
9.2 million
99% penetration
4 hours spent online daily in the UAE
UAE internetusers
8.2 million
88% penetration
Active UAE mobile users
9.2 million
99% penetration
Active UAE social media users
26.2% year-on-year growth in MENA, the fastes in the region
UAE is ranked 4th in the MENA region for gaming content creation
$249 million revenue
Gaming
62% UAE residents purchase products or services online
E-commerce Television
1.42 hours average daily TV viewing time in the UAE
86% of the UAE’s residents watch TV at least once per day
90% watch films on TV
82% of UAE residents watch movies in movie theatres
THRIVE IN A GROWING MARKET
21%Digitalcontent
3%Other
30%Content
production
18%Marketing
communications
10%Events &
exhibitions
5%Publishing
11%Media support
services
2%Broadcasting
Home to some of the biggest names in the business, such as CNN, Vice Arabia, and Ubisoft, as well as local and regional companies, including Flash Entertainment, Ajyaal and Bidaya Media, we’re proud of the ecosystem we’ve built together with our partners.
MEET YOURNEIGHBOURS
OUR BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES Our collaborative ecosystem facilitates a wide range of end-to-end support from marketing and business networking to support services including government liaison, logistics and office support, IT services, travel arrangements and more.
Our one-stop-shop and dedicated team aim to simplify your life, so you can focus on running your business while we take care of the rest.
twofour54 partners intranet twofour54 partners intranet Connect Portal is an exclusive online platform for our community to connect, engage and collaborate
Networking events at our Connect events
We encourage our community to innovate, collaborate, and create in an environment that promotes the sharing of knowledge and ideas
Marketing support Our talented team assist with marketing and support services
Government liaison Our team can liaise on your behalf with government authorities, for visas, registration, driving licenses, film permits, customs, and much more, helping to reduce transaction times and speed up approvals
Emirates identity cards Our friendly, knowledgeable team can help you with issuing new Emirates ID cards and renewal or replacement of existing cards
Family and dependents If you’re looking to sponsor your spouse, children, parents or staff, we can make the complex processes smooth and simple
Traffic and vehicle services It’s likely you’ll need a car to get around when you’re in the UAE. We have a team here to support on any transportation requirements to get you on the road
Customs clearance If you need to bring specialist business equipment into the UAE, we can help obtain customs clearance
Document authentication and translation Our services includes a wide variety of document authentication and translation services for personal and business documents
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OUR ADDITIONAL SERVICESWe offer a range of additional support services to make your life easier, including:
• Health insurance • Visa-related medical services• TRA frequency authorisation• Duty exemption letter• Copyright registration• Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce membership• & much more…
PEOPLE
• Freelancers pool With a pool of over 530+ multilingual talented freelancers, across 60 media specialties, our team will source the perfect talent for any job
• Youth talent pool At the Creative Lab we provide opportunities for volunteers and young interns to learn how to write, film and create content
• Studios• Backlot• Edit suites• Screening room• Meeting rooms• Shop and eat• #thelab
OUR CAMPUSFACILITIES
The leading production facility and production services company in Abu Dhabi, twofour54 can roll with any production, from commercials and corporate videos, to television dramas and Hollywood or Bollywood blockbusters. We provide:• End-to-end services • Facilities that cater to producers, studios, broadcasters,
creative agencies and government entities• Talented media professionals that understand
the market like no one else
SET YOUR SCENE WITH OUR PRODUCTION SERVICES
Here are a few more reasons why we are the perfect partner to shoot your next success story with:
• Award-winning, multilingual staff and crew• Partnered with Walt Disney Company,
Lucasfilm Ltd, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Netflix and many more, who utilised our range of production service offerings
• Free scouting assistance • An online production guide of experienced,
professional crew and suppliers
THE PERFECT PARTNER
• Winners of the “Broadcast Services Provider of the Year” in 2018 by BroadcastPro
• “Studio of the Year” in the Middle-East in 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, and 2010
• “Best Studio for Post-production” in 2012 and 2011
WHY PRODUCE IN ABU DHABI?• Over 700 diverse locations• Multicultural city with over 200 nationalities• End-to-end production support services• 30% rebate offer• World-class facilities• 300,000 sqm backlot• Unique architecture and robust infrastructure• 365 days of sun• Located in the centre of the world• Stable environment with strong government
industry support• Large flexible studio spaces• Ready-made sets of full cities
Introducing the only rebateof its kind in the MENA regionThrough the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, productions can receive a 30% cashback rebate* on the qualifying expenditure in Abu Dhabi on productions, with an accelerated approval process for TVC’s. Secure your production in the safest and centrally-located city in the world.
For more information on how ADFC can assist with your next production, visit film.gov.ae
*Rebate provided by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission. Terms & conditions apply.
ABU DHABI FILM COMMISSION
30% rebate offer
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Press play to see our backlot
twofour54 offers state-of-the-art production facilities providing year-round access to over 700 locations, 7 studios, a backlot with ready-made sets and the only Dolby Vision certified post-production facilities in the UAE.
• All our studios are ready fitted with broadcast connectivity and fibre connectivity to our post-production facilities and main campus
• International connectivity through Du and Etisalat• Teleport with access to Arabsat and Yahlive• 300,000 sqm backlot and studios
with first-world affluence • Ready-made sets of Middle Eastern cities
with the simplicity to redress and ability to build new ones
• Diverse pool of multilingual talent in the MENA region
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
twofour54 Abu Dhabi is a one-stop-shop for all your production services. We take the stress away from planning your production while you focus on your creative process.
Our experienced team will work tirelessly with you before production begins to ensure you can hit the ground running when you arrive in Abu Dhabi.
• Travel & accommodation booking• Budgeting• Transportation & logistics• Filming permits & script approval• Drone permits• Picture vehicle rentals• VIP meet and greet • Location scouting• Casting• Health & safety compliance
LET US HELP WITH PRE-PRODUCTIONSERVICES
With high-quality services offering the finest talent, world-class facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, we know what it takes to ensure a smooth, stress-free and seamless product experience.
What’s more, we offer full assistance throughout the entire production process:
• Equipment rentals• Set construction• Production office rentals• Catering• Consultants• Insurance• Storage and shipping
LET US HELP WITH PRODUCTIONSERVICES
• Offline linear edit suites• Online edit suites• Skilled editors• Davinci grading system with Dolby Vision• Base light grading system with Dolby Vision• Experienced grading artists• Sound design• Audio mixing• Foley
LET US HELP WITH POST-PRODUCTIONSERVICES
• Skilled sound designer• Motion graphics• Animation• 17-seat 4k screening room• Media management • Archiving • Broadcast and uplink
services • Dolby certified
We have everything from video and audio editing suites to DaVinci and Base Light colour grading systems, all here to make your next production a hit.
Visit: twofour54.com/hellomipcomCall: +971 2 401 2099Email: [email protected]
twofour54 is an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Government.