Free zoneOfficial prices
Innovation City (formerly RAK DAO)
Checked 2026-11-02 · Source: official page ↗
Licence onlyAED 6,600
With 1 visaAED 13,200
OfficeShared desk; Growth = dedicated desk
Visa quotaSeed 1; Startup/Growth up to 4
Activities per licence10 standard/custom (Seed: 5 custom/premium)
Activities on official list1,381
What the lowest price covers: Idea: shared desk, 10 activities (no visa)
'Starting from' prices per year. Renewal not published.
Official packages
| Package | Price | Visas | Term | Includes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Starting from / year | AED 6,600 | 0 | 1 | Event space & creator studio access | High |
| Seed Starting from / year; October offer | AED 13,200 | 1 quota 1 | 1 | 1 visa | High |
| Startup Starting from / year | AED 15,400 | 1 quota 4 | 1 | 1 visa | High |
| Growth Starting from / year | AED 22,550 | 1 quota 4 | 1 | 1 visa | High |
Licensed activities
| Code | Activity | Group / category | Licence type | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-176 | AI Agent Development | Artificial Intelligence | ||
| S-1806 | AI Agent Orchestration & Automation Services | AI & Automation | ||
| S-1903 | AI Content Studio (Responsible GenAI) | Media & Social | ||
| S-1808 | AI Copilots for Back-Office | AI & Automation | ||
| S-166 | AI Data analysis | Artificial Intelligence | ||
| S-165 | AI Data collection | Artificial Intelligence | ||
| S-167 | AI Data visualization | Artificial Intelligence | ||
| S-1813 | AI Safety & Red-Teaming Lab | AI & Automation | ||
| S-206 | AI in Human Resources (HR) Integration Services | Consultancy -D- Management, Information And Marketing | ||
| S-123 | AI- Driven Designer on Metaverse | Metaverse | ||
| S-207 | AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions | Information Technology | ||
| S-1800 | API Platform & Integration Hub | Data & Cloud | ||
| S-1859 | AR/VR Training & Simulation | XR & Gaming | ||
| S-156 | Accounting Services | Web3 Consultancy & Services | ||
| S-1897 | Adaptive Learning & Skills Platforms | EdTech | ||
| S-191 | Advanced Agriculture for vegetables and the melons and the roots and the tubers | Agricultural | ||
| S-1809 | Affective Computing (Vibe Coding) Lab | AI & Automation | ||
| S-1885 | Agent Safety Evaluation-as-a-Service | AI & Automation | ||
| S-1888 | Agentic CRM Automations | AI & Automation | ||
| S-228 | Alternative Power and Researches Consultancy | Research And Development | ||
| S-243 | Antennas Trading | Electronics Group | ||
| S-1871 | Application Security Program Office | Cybersecurity | ||
| S-100 | Application service provisioning | Information service activities | ||
| S-1807 | Applied Generative AI Studio | AI & Automation | ||
| S-006 | Artificial Intelligence | Artificial Intelligence | ||
| S-254 | Artificial Intelligence Developer | E-Gaming Core | ||
| S-255 | Artificial Intelligence Development | Information Technology | ||
| S-265 | Audio-Visual, Recording Equipment & Accessories Trading | Electronics Group | ||
| S-157 | Audit Services | Web3 Consultancy & Services | ||
| S-053 | Auditing, Reviewing &Testing Cyber Risks | Cybersecurity and Cyber Risk Management | ||
| S-271 | Automated Customer Support Services | Consultancy -D- Management, Information And Marketing | ||
| S-272 | Automated Order Processing Systems Development | IT Services | ||
| S-304 | Batteries Trading | Auto Spare Parts Trading | ||
| S-1854 | Billing & Revenue Operations | Fintech | ||
| S-1865 | Bioinformatics & AI Drug Discovery Support | HealthTech | ||
| S-126 | Blogging Services | Trading | ||
| S-1881 | Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) Apps (Non-Medical) | HMI | ||
| S-1834 | Building Energy Intelligence | CleanTech | ||
| S-1867 | Carbon MRV (Measurement/Reporting/Verification) | CleanTech | ||
| S-1869 | Circular Economy Marketplaces | CleanTech |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Innovation City licence cost?
The cheapest package Innovation City publishes is Idea at AED 6,600, which covers shared desk, 10 activities (no visa). With one residence visa, the lowest published price is AED 13,200 (Seed (1 visa, capped at 1)). These are Innovation City’s own figures, checked on 2 Nov 2026. A bigger office, extra activities or visas, and government fees can add to the total — the packages table above shows what each price includes.
How many visas can I get with a Innovation City licence?
The published visa allowance is seed 1, Startup/Growth up to 4. Visa medicals and Emirates ID are paid separately to the government. If you plan to hire more people later, check the quota before you pick a package.
What business activities are allowed in Innovation City?
Innovation City’s official activity list has 1,381 activities — search them in the “Licensed activities” section above. Each licence includes 10 standard/custom (Seed: 5 custom/premium) activities. To see which other zones allow the same activity, use the activity search.
Do I need an office in Innovation City?
The published package comes with shared desk, Growth = dedicated desk. A larger or dedicated office costs more, so ask for the exact space your visa count needs.
Who is Innovation City a good fit for?
Innovation City is a common choice for Web3, AI, gaming, robotics, healthtech. Strengths: published prices, DAO Association wrapper. Worth checking first: not for regulated crypto activity, renewal not published. Compare Innovation City side by side with other zones.
Can a Innovation City company sell to customers in mainland UAE?
Usually not directly. A free zone company is licensed to work inside its zone and to trade internationally. To sell to customers elsewhere in the UAE you normally need a local distributor, a mainland branch, or an extra permit from the emirate’s economic department. If most of your customers will be in the UAE, also look at Ras Al Khaimah mainland.
How do I contact Innovation City?
email: Not published (form). Website: innovationcity.com ↗. If you’d rather have someone handle it for you, tap “Get help on WhatsApp” on this page to reach our setup partner.