Masdar City Free Zone
Purpose-built for clean-tech, energy, and innovation companies, Masdar City offers free zone licensing alongside a community of similar businesses and research institutions.
Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island
Newer building stock and proximity to ADGM's fintech-friendly regulatory environment make these islands popular with software and fintech startups.
Coworking as a starting point
Many early-stage tech teams start in coworking spaces to stay lean, moving to a private office once they raise funding or grow headcount significantly.
Infrastructure requirements
Reliable fibre internet is non-negotiable for most tech businesses — confirm connection speed and redundancy with any building before committing.