About twofour54
twofour54 is Abu Dhabi's media and entertainment free zone, launched in 2008. Its name refers to the geographic coordinates of Abu Dhabi, at roughly 24 degrees north and 54 degrees east.
The free zone licenses companies in film, television, music, publishing, gaming, esports, digital media and other creative industries, and it is now centred on the Yas Creative Hub on Yas Island.
Production support is a major part of its offer. twofour54 provides studios, equipment and crew services, and works with the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, which offers a production rebate that has attracted international films and television series to shoot in the emirate.
Gaming has become an important focus, with programmes and incentives designed to attract game developers and esports companies to Abu Dhabi.
The free zone also runs training and talent programmes, aiming to develop Emirati and regional creative professionals.
Media companies based in twofour54 range from global broadcasters and streaming companies to small studios and freelancers.
Startups UAE lists twofour54 among the UAE's media and creative free zones.
The free zone licenses companies in film, television, music, publishing, gaming, esports, digital media and other creative industries, and it is now centred on the Yas Creative Hub on Yas Island.
Production support is a major part of its offer. twofour54 provides studios, equipment and crew services, and works with the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, which offers a production rebate that has attracted international films and television series to shoot in the emirate.
Gaming has become an important focus, with programmes and incentives designed to attract game developers and esports companies to Abu Dhabi.
The free zone also runs training and talent programmes, aiming to develop Emirati and regional creative professionals.
Media companies based in twofour54 range from global broadcasters and streaming companies to small studios and freelancers.
Startups UAE lists twofour54 among the UAE's media and creative free zones.