Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus): price, who can join and alternatives
Dtec is a startup coworking campus at Dubai Silicon Oasis where a desk comes bundled with free zone company setup and residency visas. Members get community events, from founder workshops to pitch sessions such as a June PropTech gathering where six Dtec startups pitched.
Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders; its events are built to help founders learn, connect and scale | dtec.ae |
| Where | Technohub 1 and 2 and Building A5, Dubai Silicon Oasis | dtec.ae |
| Price | Flexi desk with company setup from AED 18,000 for year 1 | dtec.ae |
| Format | Hot desk, fixed desk and private office plans | dtec.ae |
| Visas | Up to two residency visas per flexi desk | dtec.ae |
| Recent event | PropTech community gathering on 11 June for founders and industry | dtec.ae |
| Pitching | Six Dtec startups pitched at the June gathering | dtec.ae |
| Recent activity | Blog post published 17 July 2026 | dtec.ae |
| Events | Runs the Dtec Forum, partner events and an annual pitch competition | dtec.ae |
Who it suits
- Founders setting up a UAE company and needing a desk and visas
- Tech startups that want a campus community rather than a lone office
- Founders who want regular pitch and workshop opportunities
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who only want a free meetup
- People based in central Dubai who will not commute to Silicon Oasis
- Founders on a month-to-month budget, since plans are priced annually
Alternatives to Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Builders & Business Connect | AED 70, paid in cash | RSVP on Meetup |
| Dubai Founders Circle | Not published | Registration and profile review |
| Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
| EVO Female Founders & Investors Breakfast | AED 50 (breakfast, paid at the hotel) | Request to join on Luma |
| Founder Breakfasts (Endeavor x Dubai Founders HQ) | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Founder Connects | WhatsApp group: Not published. Dubai Pitch Night: AED 147 early, AED 167 regular, AED 187 same day | Apply with LinkedIn and startup details; the team reviews every applicant |
| Founders Running Club Dubai | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
| Hub71 | Not published | Apply to a cohort; online info sessions first |
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Questions about Dtec (Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus)
- How much does Dtec cost?
- The coworking page lists a flexi desk with company setup from AED 18,000 for year 1, with fixed desks and private offices costing more.
- Where is Dtec?
- At Dubai Silicon Oasis, across Technohub 1 and 2 and Building A5.
- Does a Dtec desk include visas?
- Yes. The flexi desk package gives the option of up to two residency visas per desk.
- Website
- dtec.ae
- Price
- Flexi desk with company setup from AED 18,000 for year 1
- Entry rule
- Apply for a coworking plan
- Format
- Startup coworking campus at Dubai Silicon Oasis with events and pitch sessions
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Dtec isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check dtec.ae before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.