Media
Dubai Holding has played an instrumental role in the development of Dubai’s dynamic media industry, and it continues to innovate and grow one of the most established business sectors in the emirate.
The industry’s leading business districts curated by TECOM Group PJSC - Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City - are at the forefront of strengthening Dubai’s status as a leading global media destination, creating an extensive ecosystem and infrastructure for media companies of all sizes to thrive.
Through Arabian Radio Network (ARN), we also play a central role in shaping the region’s radio and broadcasting landscape.
Dubai Media City
Since its inception in 2001, Dubai Media City has driven the growth and expansion of Dubai’s media sector, positioning the city as a leading global hub for media and content creation. Alongside Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City, Dubai Media City comprises TECOM Group’s Media Cluster, which is home to more than 4,000 customers and 40,000+ professionals. Dubai Media City is the address of global industry leaders such as international news giant CNN as well as marketing and communications conglomerates Leo Burnett Worldwide and Omnicom Media Group.
Dubai Studio City
Dubai Studio City was established in 2005 by TECOM Group and is home to broadcasting, film production, television, music and entertainment companies. Its cutting-edge infrastructure and sector-specific facilities include the Middle East and North Africa’s largest sound stages, in addition to world-class green screens, indoor water tanks and recording studios. The district has served as the backdrop for the production of major international TV shows and films, including MasterChef Arabia, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and Star Trek Beyond.
Dubai Production City
Dubai Production City is a pioneering hub curated by TECOM Group to nurture growth and excellence in the region's light industries. The district offers a holistic ecosystem, including showrooms, storage and logistics spaces and a collaborative environment, empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic market. The district is also home to the dedicated Innovation Centre of in5 Media, one of the four sector-specific verticals served by TECOM Group’s in5 start-up incubator to nurture entrepreneurs and start-ups in the media sector.
Arabian Radio Network (ARN)
As part of Dubai Holding Entertainment, the Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the UAE’s leading multiplatform broadcaster and an industry pioneer. Its portfolio includes nine distinctive stations: Dubai Eye 103.8 (business and current affairs), Virgin Radio 104.4 (hit music), City 1016 (South Asian pop culture), Al Arabiya 99 (Arabic music and lifestyle), Al Khaleejiya 100.9 (Emirati and Khaleeji music), Dubai 92 (feel-good hits), Hit 96.7 (Malayalam), Radio Shoma 93.4 (Persian), and Tag 91.1 (Filipino music and entertainment).
These stations collectively serve over 200 nationalities, broadcast in six languages and reach more than four million listeners each week across traditional and digital channels, making ARN the region’s most influential audio platform.
Multi-Platform Network (MPN)
Built on a commitment to innovation and access to the UAE’s most effective marketing platforms, Multi‑Platform Network (MPN) complements ARN’s reach as a multimedia sales house. MPN manages premium out‑of‑home assets, video and podcast production, branded content, event sponsorships and activations, providing advertisers with seamless integration across entertainment and lifestyle touchpoints.