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
Travel & Tourism Agency in Meydan Free Zone
Inbound and outbound travel, tour operating, ticketing and holiday packages
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
For most clients, meydan Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Meydan Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and simple renewal process. Importantly, typical examples of this activity include inbound tour operator, outbound travel agency, visa and ticketing and destination management, which can in most cases sit together on one Meydan Free Zone licence. In short, travel agencies need approval from the emirate's tourism department and a bank guarantee. Inbound tour operators in Dubai register with DET and must employ a licensed tour guide for guided activities.
To be clear, meydan Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. Office options in Meydan Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk or office suite, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. GoldenKey has licensed travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone for customers ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Crucially, the figures below for travel & tourism agency 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
For travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone the issuing authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
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
- Tourism department approval
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
As we tell every client, in the first call we check that Meydan Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. If the authority raises a query on travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
To be clear, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. If the authority raises a query on travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In our experience, your Meydan Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Meydan Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
As a rule, once your supporting documents 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 granted 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
Can 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 (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
What approvals does travel & tourism agency need?
DET (Dubai), DCT (Abu Dhabi) or local tourism authority; IATA for ticketing. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is travel & tourism agency allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Travel & Tourism Agency is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. DET (Dubai), DCT (Abu Dhabi) or local tourism authority; IATA for ticketing.
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Good to know
More about Meydan Free Zone
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone for international founders. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. Importantly, our quotations for travel & tourism agency in Meydan Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
