Dubai Textile City
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DTC
Physical Address
Dubai Textile City, Al Quoz Industrial Area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Dubai Textile City
A dedicated free zone supporting the textile and garment industry, providing specialized infrastructure for trading, manufacturing, and distribution
About Dubai Textile City
Established in 2009 as a strategic initiative to strengthen the UAE’s position in the global textile trade, Dubai Textile City represents a focused approach to creating a specialized textile hub in the region. Spanning a dedicated commercial and light industrial campus in the trading corridor of Dubai, the development was conceptualized as a comprehensive textile-focused ecosystem that would transform the region’s fabric and garment landscape by attracting international textile traders while developing local manufacturing capabilities. The master plan follows a textile-centric design that prioritizes material handling, fabric showcasing, and production efficiency—with specialized facilities featuring trading showrooms, fabric warehouses, garment production units, and design studios designed to facilitate sophisticated textile operations across multiple segments of the industry value chain.
What distinguishes Dubai Textile City from conventional commercial zones is its specialized focus on the unique requirements of textile businesses. The zone’s infrastructure includes purpose-built facilities for fabric display, material storage, garment production, and textile trading—with enhanced lighting systems, specialized climate control, technical utilities, and industry-specific environments supporting sophisticated textile methodologies. This physical foundation is complemented by a regulatory framework specifically designed for textile operations, with streamlined processes for material importation, sample distribution, fashion talent acquisition, and industry compliance that address the unique operational requirements of textile-intensive organizations.
Textile Industry Ecosystem
Dubai Textile City has evolved into a comprehensive textile ecosystem that houses numerous organizations spanning the entire spectrum of the industry—from international fabric traders and textile importers to garment manufacturers, fashion designers, and specialized service providers. This concentration of textile expertise creates a dynamic environment where material sourcing, design capabilities, production resources, and distribution channels converge, facilitating sophisticated textile operations that advance industry excellence across multiple segments and application domains.
The zone’s ecosystem extends beyond traditional textile trading to encompass the full spectrum of the industry value chain—from raw material sourcing and fabric development to garment production and fashion distribution. This diversity creates natural synergies where various textile specializations complement and reinforce each other, enabling comprehensive industry programs that leverage multiple disciplines and methodological approaches. Supporting this core textile community is a sophisticated network of ancillary providers including specialized equipment suppliers, technical service organizations, industry consultants, and fashion resources that enhance the functional capabilities of the textile ecosystem.
Available License Types
Choose from a comprehensive range of specialized business licenses designed to support various commercial activities in the DTC free zone
Commercial
General trading and business activities
Industrial
Manufacturing and production
Service
Support and service industries
Trading
Import / export and commodity tradingEach license type has specific approvals and requirements to suit different types of businesses. Our experts will help you choose the most appropriate license for your business operations.
Why Choose DTC for Your Business
Discover the unique advantages that make Dubai Textile City a leading free zone for international business and strategic growth opportunities
Specialized Textile Ecosystem
Immersion in a dedicated environment focused exclusively on textile trading, fabric manufacturing, garment production, and fashion design, fostering natural collaborations with complementary industry organizations, material suppliers, and specialized resources in a purpose-designed textile district.
Textile-Optimized Infrastructure
Access to purpose-built facilities designed for textile operations, including specialized showrooms with optimal lighting, climate-controlled storage for sensitive materials, dedicated areas for fabric display, and production spaces with industry-specific specifications.
Textile Regulatory Framework
Operation under regulations specifically designed for textile activities, with streamlined processes for fabric importation, material sampling, fashion talent acquisition, and industry compliance appropriate for textile-intensive enterprises.
Industry Talent Access
Proximity to a pool of textile professionals, fabric specialists, garment technicians, and fashion experts, supported by streamlined visa processes for qualified industry personnel from around the world.
Design Protection Framework
Strong framework for safeguarding textile designs, pattern innovations, creative developments, and fashion intellectual property, with clear pathways for design registration and creative protection.
100% Foreign Ownership
Complete ownership of your textile enterprise without local partner requirements, giving international fabric traders and garment manufacturers full control over business direction, product strategy, and operational management.
Industry Collaboration Platform
Environment that facilitates textile partnerships, material sourcing relationships, production cooperation, and joint initiatives with other fabric traders, manufacturers, and fashion organizations across the region and globally.
Regional Market Access
Strategic positioning as a textile gateway to markets across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia regions, with established distribution networks, retail connections, and industry relationships across multiple territories.
Textile Support Services
Access to specialized support services including material testing, quality verification, design consultation, trend forecasting, and specialized textile consulting tailored to industry operations.
Textile Trading Advantages
Optimized environment for fabric showcasing, material sampling, buyer meetings, and textile transactions, with specialized facilities designed to enhance product presentation and facilitate efficient business negotiations.
Industry Community Engagement
Regular textile events, fabric exhibitions, fashion showcases, and networking opportunities that facilitate connections with fellow industry professionals, potential clients, material suppliers, and production partners.
Integrated Supply Chain Advantages
Proximity to complementary businesses across the textile value chain, creating natural synergies between material suppliers, fabric traders, garment manufacturers, and fashion distributors within a single specialized district.Ready to Join the World's Leading Trading Hub?
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Setup Process
A streamlined 25-step process to establish your commodity trading business in the Dubai Textile City
Textile Industry Consultation
1-2 days
Meet with Dubai Textile City specialists to discuss your specific textile focus, material specialization, product categories, and business objectives. This specialized consultation addresses the unique aspects of establishing textile operations with consideration for industry-specific requirements, material handling needs, and market positioning.
Textile Activity Assessment
2-4 days
Conduct a preliminary review of your textile activities, product categories, material types, and business approaches to ensure alignment with Dubai Textile City's specialized focus on fabric trading, garment production, and textile commerce.
Facility Requirements Analysis
3-5 days
Determine precise specifications for your textile facility including showroom configuration, storage requirements, display needs, and specialized infrastructure based on your specific textile business model and product categories.
Site Selection & Facility Tour
1-2 days
Tour available textile spaces and facilities within Dubai Textile City to identify suitable locations based on your business requirements, material handling needs, and operational specifications.
Textile Regulatory Briefing
1 day
Receive comprehensive briefing on textile regulations, import requirements, material standards, and industry guidelines specific to your textile activities within the UAE.
Company Name Reservation
2-4 days
Submit your textile company name for approval and reservation. Names are evaluated for compliance with naming conventions and to prevent confusion with existing textile organizations in the UAE registry.
Initial Application Submission
1-2 days
Complete and submit the preliminary application forms with company information, shareholder details, and proposed textile activities to initiate the formal review process with Dubai Textile City Authority.
Textile Business Plan Submission
3-5 days
Submit a comprehensive business plan detailing your textile focus, material specialization, product categories, market approach, and growth objectives specific to your operations in Dubai Textile City.
Document Submission
2-4 days
Submit required documentation including corporate documents, shareholder information, textile portfolio, industry qualifications, and facility specifications through the application portal.
Product Compliance Review
3-6 days
For manufacturing operations - undergo evaluation of your textile production processes, material standards, quality protocols, and industry compliance approaches to ensure alignment with UAE regulations and Dubai Textile City requirements.
Application Review
5-7 days
Your complete application undergoes review by Dubai Textile City authorities who evaluate industry alignment, business viability, market approach, and compatibility with the free zone's textile development objectives.
Initial Approval
2-4 days
Receive initial approval for your textile establishment in Dubai Textile City, confirming eligibility to proceed with the registration process for your trading, manufacturing, or design operations.
Facility Lease Agreement
2-3 days
Sign the lease agreement for your selected textile facility, specifying showroom requirements, storage specifications, and infrastructure needs for your textile operations.
Fee Payment
1-2 days
Pay the required fees including registration fee, textile license fee, facility lease security deposit, and establishment card fee through the online payment portal.
License Issuance
3-5 days
Receive your Dubai Textile City business license, officially authorizing your company to operate within the free zone for specified textile activities and industry operations.
Specific Activity Approvals
5-10 days
For certain textile operations - obtain specific approvals for particular activities, material types, or production processes that require specialized authorization from relevant regulatory authorities based on your business focus.
Immigration Card Issuance
3-5 days
Obtain your establishment immigration card, enabling your textile company to sponsor visas for designers, traders, production specialists, and support personnel.
Facility Handover
1-2 days
Receive access to your leased textile facility, including basic infrastructure, utility connections, and standard configurations as specified in your lease agreement.
Facility Setup
10-20 days
Set up your textile facility with appropriate fixtures, display systems, storage solutions, and operational environments based on your specific business requirements and product categories.
Inventory Management System
5-10 days
Establish your textile inventory management system, material tracking processes, product cataloging approach, and stock control methodologies for efficient business operations.
Showroom Design & Setup
10-15 days
For trading operations - design and implement your textile showroom layout, fabric display systems, product presentation approach, and customer experience elements.
Production Setup
15-30 days
For manufacturing operations - install and configure textile production equipment, garment manufacturing machinery, quality control systems, and production line arrangements.
Bank Account Opening
7-10 days
Open corporate bank accounts with local or international banks operating in Dubai, facilitating financial operations for your textile business including inventory procurement, material purchasing, and operational expenses.
Staff Visa Processing
15-20 days
Begin processing employment visas for your textile team, design specialists, trading professionals, and support personnel, with consideration for specialized industry qualifications and expertise.
Commencement of Textile Operations
1-5 days
Begin textile activities, trading operations, manufacturing processes, or design work following completion of all setup requirements, inventory stocking, and operational readiness assessments.
Total Timeline
2-4 weeks typical setup
Documentation
Comprehensive support provided
Expert Guidance
End-to-end assistance
Eligibility Requirements & Documentation
Comprehensive requirements and documentation needed for establishing your free zone business
Required Documents
Passport copies
Color copies of passport with minimum 6 months validity for all shareholders, directors, and key personnel. Additional documentation may be required for international textile traders and fashion industry professionals.
UAE visa copies
For existing UAE residents - copies of current residence visa with sponsor information clearly indicated.
Emirates ID
For existing UAE residents - clear copies of Emirates ID (front and back).
Passport-size photographs
Recent passport-size photographs with white background (8 copies). Additional copies may be required for textile facility access cards and warehouse credentials.
Textile business plan
Comprehensive business plan detailing your textile focus, material specialization, product categories, market approach, and growth objectives specific to your operations in Dubai Textile City.
Permitted Activities
Textile Trading
Import, export, and distribution of fabrics, textiles, materials, and related products from global sources to regional markets and international destinations
Fabric Manufacturing
Production of textiles, fabrics, and materials utilizing various manufacturing techniques, weaving technologies, and material processing methodologies
Garment Production
Manufacturing of clothing, apparel, fashion items, and wearable products through cutting, sewing, assembly, and finishing processes
Textile Design Services
Creation of fabric patterns, textile designs, material concepts, and visual elements for application in various textile products and fashion items
Fashion Design
Development of clothing designs, apparel concepts, fashion collections, and wearable creations for various market segments and style categories
Restricted Activities
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Dubai Textile City, Al Quoz Industrial Area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates