1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 16,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · DUBAI
Engineering Consultancy on Dubai Mainland
Civil, structural, MEP and project-management engineering consultancy
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 5 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 5 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 13,200Renewal cost
About Dubai
Why Dubai
To be clear, choosing Dubai mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. A Dubai mainland licence, granted by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. Day to day, engineering consultancies that sign off on drawings must be registered with the municipality and employ a licensed engineer with the required years of experience. Advisory-only engineering work can run from a free zone. Engineering Consultancy in Dubai means civil, structural, MEP and project-management engineering consultancy, and it is licensed as a professional activity.
A Dubai mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. As a rule, among the strengths of a Dubai mainland licence are unrestricted UAE-wide trading and Government and corporate tenders, so local service businesses gravitate here. Dubai is a sensible home for engineering consultancy because civil, structural, MEP and project-management engineering consultancy is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
On the ground, the figures below for engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 22,000
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
3 Visa Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 27,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
5 Visa Package
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 37,400
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 5 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 3,850
Annual renewalAED 13,200
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
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Required documents
Documents required
Just as important, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE 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 Dubai works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and obtains sector approvals where needed.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
In practice, your Dubai mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsWhat is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Dubai mainland company?
To be clear, for most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Dubai mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
How long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Is engineering consultancy allowed in Dubai?
Yes. Engineering Consultancy is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Municipality engineering consultancy registration.
Can I combine engineering consultancy with other activities?
Day to day, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
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Good to know
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland no longer requires a local partner. Crucially, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As we tell every client, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with engineering consultancy on Dubai mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
