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
Construction & Contracting in Meydan Free Zone
Building, civil works, MEP and specialist contracting for clients across the UAE
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
Crucially, 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. From day one, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Put simply, typical examples of this activity include building contractor, MEP contractor, fit-out contractor and landscaping, which can typically sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence. Construction & Contracting in Meydan Free Zone means building, civil works, MEP and specialist contracting for customers across the UAE, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Day to day, unlike some zones, Meydan Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Dedicated banking liaison team for fast account opening. Meydan Free Zone is a sensible home for construction & contracting because building, civil works, MEP and specialist contracting for clients across the UAE is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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 2026-10-28.
Business activities
Explore 2,189 business activities in Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone 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.
Trading657Professional316Administrative249ICT164HealthCare134Transportation128Art124Services110Education105Financial94Manufacturing47F&B,Rentals46Realestate6Waste collection3Maintenance3Agriculture2Sewerage1
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 TailoringManufacturingPopular choices · 2,189 activities availableAll 2,189 Meydan Free Zone activities
Required documents
Documents required
Importantly, the document list for construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone 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
- Engineer's attested degree
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- 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 short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif 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
Our process
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the Meydan Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. For construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
From day one, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
From day one, once the Meydan Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone.
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, it can. 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.
How long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your papers 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?
Most Meydan Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.
Which licence type covers construction & contracting?
Construction & Contracting is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does construction & contracting need?
Municipality contractor classification; civil defence for MEP work. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Put simply, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone predictable. As a rule, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with construction & contracting in Meydan Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In short, every Meydan Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
