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
Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone
Holiday homes, hotel management, desert safaris, yacht charters and tour experiences
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
In practice, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. 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 business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Tourism & Hospitality in Meydan Free Zone means holiday homes, hotel management, desert safaris, yacht charters and tour experiences, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. GoldenKey has licensed hospitality business businesses for clients in Meydan Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
In practice, 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 (Monday to Friday). 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 granted. Importantly, for tourism & hospitality, Meydan Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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.
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Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for tourism & hospitality in 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 clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Unit ownership or landlord NOC for holiday homes
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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
We submit your preferred trade names to Meydan Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Your portal shows the status of this step for tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone in real time.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to tourism & hospitality 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. 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 supporting documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Meydan Free Zone company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Meydan Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Which licence type covers tourism & hospitality?
Day to day, tourism & Hospitality is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is tourism & hospitality allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Tourism & Hospitality is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. DET holiday-home permit; DMCA for marine activities; tourism authority for tours.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many company owners choose it as a base for tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, 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. GoldenKey's consultants have handled tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. In our experience, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for tourism & hospitality in Meydan Free Zone.
