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Beauty Salon & Spa in JAFZA

Ladies' or gents' salons, barbershops, spas and nail studios

5–7 daysSetup time100%Ownership2 (workstation) · 1 per 9 sqm officeVisas
  • 5–7 daysSetup time
  • Trading · Service · Industrial · GT · HoldingLicence type
  • Workstation · Office · Warehouse · PlotOffice / facility
  • 2 (workstation) · 1 per 9 sqm officeVisa eligibility
  • Standard · NOC for regulated goodsApprovals needed
  • From AED 46,310Renewal cost
About JAFZA

Why JAFZA

GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through JAFZA company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. JAFZA issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. GoldenKey has licensed beauty salon businesses for clients in JAFZA and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Beauty Salon & Spa in JAFZA means ladies' or gents' salons, barbershops, spas and nail studios, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.

Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is Dubai's flagship free zone, built around Jebel Ali Port and next to Al Maktoum International Airport. It is the natural home for trading, logistics, light industry and regional headquarters that move goods in and out of the UAE. Companies are formed as an FZE (one shareholder), an FZCO (two or more shareholders) or a Branch, with 100% foreign ownership. Facilities range from a 6 sqm workstation to offices from 27 sqm, warehouses from 313 sqm, showrooms and plots of land — the facility you lease decides your visa quota. GoldenKey handles the full JAFZA application for you: name, licence type, activity selection, facility choice, registration, Computer Immigration Card and visas.

One of the reasons we recommend JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. JAFZA licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. JAFZA is a sensible home for beauty salon & spa because ladies' or gents' salons, barbershops, spas and nail studios is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.

Packages & cost

Pricing — choose the right package for your business

All prices for beauty salon & spa in JAFZA are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. In practice, pricing for beauty salon & spa in JAFZA depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Workstation – 2 Visa Quota (6 Sqm, Licence + Registration + Cic)

2 residence visas · 1-year licence

AED 56,210
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 2 visa eligibilities
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Warehouse 556 Sqm – 25 Visa Quota (licence + Registration + Cic)

25 residence visas · 1-year licence

AED 390,258
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 25 visa eligibilities
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Additional visaAED 4,950
Annual renewalAED 46,310
Bank account assistanceAED 1,650

Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-28.

Business activities

Explore 1,429 business activities in JAFZA

JAFZA lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.

Popular choices · 1,429 activities availableAll 1,429 JAFZA activities
Required documents

Documents required

On the ground, the document list for beauty salon & spa in JAFZA is short, and most customers already have everything on it.

Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.

For individuals

  • Passport copy of every shareholder, manager and directorValid for at least 6 months
  • Applicant details: full name, mobile number, e-mail address and nationalityJAFZA sends the application link to this e-mail
  • Proposed company name (3 options), formation type (FZE / FZCO / Branch), licence type(s), main industry and facility type & sizeGoldenKey prepares this with you
  • Passport copy and passport-size photograph for each employment visaMedical and Emirates ID done after entry permit
  • UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copyOnly if already a UAE residentif applicable
  • No Objection Certificate from the relevant ministry or authority for regulated goods or servicesPharma, agriculture, media, food and similar activitiesif applicable
  • Signed General Trading licence conditions acknowledgementOnly for a General Trading licenceif applicable

For companies

  • Parent company trade licence / certificate of incorporation, Memorandum & Articles and board resolutionAttested as required by JAFZA
Our process

How JAFZA works with GoldenKey

  1. 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in JAFZA, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.

  2. 2

    Name reservation and initial approval

    On the ground, we submit your preferred trade names to JAFZA and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for beauty salon & spa in JAFZA.

  3. 3

    Document submission and payment

    Crucially, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.

  4. 4

    Licence issued and next steps

    To be clear, your JAFZA licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for beauty salon & spa in JAFZA.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about JAFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.

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Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?

Crucially, most JAFZA 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 UAE residence visa is processed.

Can I open a UAE bank account with a JAFZA company?

Yes, JAFZA companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.

What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in JAFZA?

An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in JAFZA are generally the same.

What approvals does beauty salon & spa need?

From day one, municipality public health department. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

Which licence type covers beauty salon & spa?

From day one, beauty Salon & Spa is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.

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Ready to start your business in JAFZA?

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Good to know

More about JAFZA

Why the UAE

Crucially, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of beauty salon & spa in JAFZA predictable. In short, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for beauty salon & spa in JAFZA.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled beauty salon & spa in JAFZA for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Importantly, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your JAFZA licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Our quotations for beauty salon & spa in JAFZA list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.

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