Put simply, if you are researching the cost of starting tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone, this article walks through what actually happens, what it costs and the mistakes we see most often. Just as important, below you will find a practical, step-by-step explanation of the cost of starting tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone, followed by answers to the questions clients ask us most.
Key takeaways
- Licence packages in Meydan Free Zone start from AED 11,250; visas, office and approvals are added on top.
- Tourism & Hospitality is a commercial activity, so check for external approvals before budgeting.
- Renewal in year two is lower than the first-year total because registration fees are one-off.
- Ask for a written total that separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee.
Background
One of the reasons we suggest How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) is its Dubai address, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. Office options in How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) range from virtual office, flexi-desk or office suite, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. Popular activities in How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) include consultancy, trading, technology, marketing and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
What to do, in order
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide), then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the cost of starting tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid. If the authority raises a query on the cost of starting tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Costs
Prices for the cost of starting tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before you pay. Government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Importantly, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for the cost of starting tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone. In our experience, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the cost of starting tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone for international founders.
How GoldenKey helps
We will tell you plainly if How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) file is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for the cost of starting tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) packages usually start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide)?
Importantly, most How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) licences can be granted remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
Can I add more activities to my How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) licence later?
Yes — How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide)?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in How Much Does It Cost to Start Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone? (2026 Guide) are usually the same.


