As a rule, meydan Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time business owners 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 entrepreneurs who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. In short, turkish nationals are a growing community of traders, contractors and restaurateurs, especially in Dubai, so the Meydan Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Turkish applications every day and process them without hesitation. Turkish construction groups, food brands and textile exporters are major players in the UAE market, which gives Turkish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Meydan Free Zone licence is released.
Why Meydan Free Zone
On the ground, 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). As a rule, 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.
How Meydan Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
We confirm that your activity is available in Meydan Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
Step 2Name 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Meydan Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Just as important, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
Documents required
The document list for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A bank statement from your Türkiye bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Portfolio of past events
- A police clearance certificate from Türkiye if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Türkiye authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
In our experience, use the table below to compare packages for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder and makes international pricing simple. Crucially, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening an event management company in the UAE as a Turkish founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Meydan Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Meydan Free Zone packages in most cases 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.
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 customers 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 long does the Meydan Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a Turkish citizen own 100% of a company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes — Turkish nationals can own the full share capital of a Meydan Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is event management allowed in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes — Turkish nationals can own 100% of an event management company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Meydan Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.


