License With – 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 12,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
Meydan Free Zone Business Activities
Dubai's entrepreneurial free zone at the iconic Meydan racecourse
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 6 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 6 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 12,500Renewal cost
About Meydan Free Zone
Why Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone is Dubai's entrepreneurial free zone at the iconic Meydan racecourse, and it has become one of the most practical choices for company owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. As a rule, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. Just as important, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time founders and established groups.
For most clients, popular activities in Meydan Free Zone include consultancy, trading, technology, marketing and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. On the ground, dedicated banking liaison team for fast account opening. Meydan Free Zone is located in Meydan, Dubai — 10 minutes from DIFC and Downtown Dubai, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Crucially, use the table below to compare packages for choosing activities for Meydan Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for choosing activities for Meydan Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
License – 1 Visa Quota
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 14,350
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 2 Visa Quota
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 16,200
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 3 Visa Quota
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,050
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 4 Visa Quota
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 19,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 5 Visa Quota
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 21,750
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 5 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License – 6 Visa Quota
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 23,600
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 6 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Business activities
Full list of Meydan Free Zone activities
Meydan Free Zone lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — or filter by licence type. Quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
GK-MFZ-001Animal productionAgricultureGK-MFZ-002Raising of horses and other equinesAgricultureGK-MFZ-003Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparelManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-004Arabic Men Wears TailoringManufacturingGK-MFZ-005Men TailoringManufacturingGK-MFZ-006Arabic Gowns TailoringManufacturingGK-MFZ-007Ladies Gowns TailoringManufacturingGK-MFZ-008Ladies Wears Tailoring & EmbroideryManufacturingGK-MFZ-009Ladies Wears Tailoring & Embroidery WorkshopManufacturingGK-MFZ-010Gents Wears Tailoring & Embroidery WorkshopManufacturingGK-MFZ-011Printing And Service Activities Related To PrintingManufacturingGK-MFZ-012PrintingManufacturingGK-MFZ-013Printing Of Newspapers, Magazines And Other Periodicals, Books And Brochures, Music And Music Manuscripts, Maps, Atlases, Posters, Advertising Catalogues, Prospectuses And Other Printed Advertising, Postage Stamps, Taxation Stamps, Documents Of Title, CheManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-014Printing Directly Onto Textiles, Plastic, Glass, Metal, Wood And Ceramics (Except Silkscreen Printing On Textiles And Wearing Apparel)ManufacturingGK-MFZ-015Printing On Labels Or Tags (Lithographic, Gravure Printing, Flexographic Printing, Other)ManufacturingGK-MFZ-016Printing Of Diaries, Calendars, Business Forms And Other Commercial Printed Matter, Personal Stationery And Other Printed Matter By Letterpress, Offset, Photogravure, Flexographic And Other Printing Presses, Duplication Machines, Computer Printers, EmbossManufacturingGK-MFZ-017Service Activities Related To PrintingManufacturingGK-MFZ-018Artistic Work Including Preparation Of Litho Stones And Prepared WoodblocksManufacturingGK-MFZ-019Design Of Printing Products E.G. Sketches, Layouts, Dummies Etc.ManufacturingGK-MFZ-020Design & Artwork ServicesManufacturingGK-MFZ-021Repair Of Fabricated Metal Products, Machinery And EquipmentManufacturingGK-MFZ-022Repair Of Fabricated Metal ProductsManufacturingGK-MFZ-023Repair Of MachineryManufacturingGK-MFZ-024Repair And Maintenance Of Industrial Machinery And EquipmentManufacturingGK-MFZ-025Repair And Maintenance Of Non-Automotive Engines, E.G. Ship Or Rail EnginesManufacturingGK-MFZ-026Repair And Maintenance Of Pumps And Related EquipmentManufacturingGK-MFZ-027Repair Of Electrical EquipmentManufacturingGK-MFZ-028Repair And Maintenance Of Power, Distribution, And Specialty TransformersManufacturingGK-MFZ-029Repair And Maintenance Of Electric Motors, Generators, And Motor Generator SetsManufacturingGK-MFZ-030Repair And Maintenance Of Switchgear And Switchboard ApparatusManufacturingGK-MFZ-031Repair And Maintenance Of Relays And Industrial ControlsManufacturingGK-MFZ-032Repair And Maintenance Of Primary And Storage BatteriesManufacturingGK-MFZ-033Repair And Maintenance Of Electric Lighting EquipmentManufacturingGK-MFZ-034Repair And Maintenance Of Current-Carrying Wiring Devices And Non Current-Carrying Wiring Devices For Wiring Electrical CircuitsManufacturingGK-MFZ-035Ships & Boats Maintenance ServicesManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-036Ships & Boats RepairingManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-037Aircraft Engine & Parts Repair & OverhaulManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-038Aircraft Seats UpholsteryManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-039Passengers & Cargo Aircrafts RepairManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-040Helicopters Repair & MaintenanceManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-041Light Aircrafts Maintenance & RepairManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-042Marine Equipment Repairing & MaintenanceManufacturingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-043Medical & Laboratory Equipment RepairManufacturingGK-MFZ-044Installation Of Industrial Machinery And EquipmentManufacturingGK-MFZ-045Installation Of Industrial Machinery In Industrial PlantManufacturingGK-MFZ-046Installation Of Industrial Process Control EquipmentManufacturingGK-MFZ-047Installation Of Other Industrial Equipment, E.G.: • Communications Equipment • Mainframe And Similar Computers • Irradiation And Electromedical Equipment Etc.ManufacturingGK-MFZ-048Dismantling Large-Scale Machinery And EquipmentManufacturingGK-MFZ-049Machine RiggingManufacturingGK-MFZ-050Transport of sewage Water using Pumping TankersSewerageApproval requiredGK-MFZ-051Transport of Garbage TrucksWaste collectionApproval requiredGK-MFZ-052Construction and Demolition Waste Collection and Transportation ServicesWaste collectionApproval requiredGK-MFZ-053Hazardous Waste Collection & TransportWaste collectionApproval requiredGK-MFZ-054Electrical, plumbing and other installation activitiesMaintenanceGK-MFZ-055Radio, TV Station, Cinema, Theater Equipment Installation & MaintenanceMaintenanceGK-MFZ-056Security Equipment Installation & MaintenanceMaintenanceApproval requiredGK-MFZ-057Sale Of Motor VehiclesTradingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-058Wholesale And Retail Sale Of Unused And Used VehiclesTradingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-059Wholesale And Retail Sale Of Off-Road Motor Vehicles (Jeeps, Etc.)TradingApproval requiredGK-MFZ-060Wholesale And Retail Sale By Commission AgentsTradingNo activity matches — try another word, search all UAE zones, or ask us: most activities can be added on request.
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GK codes are GoldenKey references — quote the code and we know exactly which licence activity you mean. Click a row for the full description, documents and other zones offering it. Availability and approvals are confirmed in writing before payment.
Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for choosing activities for Meydan Free Zone; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan I add more activities to my Meydan Free Zone licence later?
Yes. Meydan Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Can a Meydan Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A Meydan Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients generally, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
In short, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages typically 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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
As a rule, once your paperwork are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Meydan Free Zone?
Just as important, most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued 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.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Combining activities on one licence
Put simply, meydan Free Zone lets you list several related activities on one licence, which is the right approach for most businesses. Unrelated lines — trading and consultancy, for example — may need a general trading licence or a second licence, and GoldenKey tells you which before you commit.
Activities that need extra approval
Healthcare, education, legal consultancy, financial services and food require approvals from regulators outside Meydan Free Zone. GoldenKey identifies these at the first consultation so the timeline and cost in your quotation already include them.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes choosing activities for Meydan Free Zone a route to relocation as well as a business decision. From day one, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from choosing activities for Meydan Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for choosing activities for Meydan Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Meydan Free Zone application is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Meydan Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
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