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

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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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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: hellomipcom@twofour54.com

twofour54 is an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Government.