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
Tourism & Hospitality on Dubai Mainland
Holiday homes, hotel management, desert safaris, yacht charters and tour experiences
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
A Dubai mainland licence, issued 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. Mainland company formation in Dubai is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. GoldenKey has licensed hospitality business businesses for clients in Dubai and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. For most clients, tourism & Hospitality in Dubai means holiday homes, hotel management, desert safaris, yacht charters and tour experiences, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Crucially, government and semi-government tenders in Dubai require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Dubai mainland licences are issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days (Monday to Friday). Dubai is a sensible home for tourism & hospitality because holiday homes, hotel management, desert safaris, yacht charters and tour experiences is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Just as important, all prices for tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
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.
Business activities
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Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Unit ownership or landlord NOC for holiday homes
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- 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
In practice, we pick the precise activity codes from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals. We keep a written record of this step so your file for tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland is audit-ready.
- 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
For most clients, 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 tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Dubai. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Dubai mainland company formation take?
From day one, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Dubai mainland licence?
For most clients, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
What is the difference between Dubai mainland and a free zone?
Importantly, 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.
What approvals does tourism & hospitality need?
In short, dET holiday-home permit; DMCA for marine activities; tourism authority for tours. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers tourism & hospitality?
On the ground, tourism & Hospitality is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Ready to start your business in Dubai?
From day one, if you would like a written quotation for tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Good to know
More about Dubai
Why the UAE
Day to day, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland no longer requires a local partner. Crucially, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland 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 tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with tourism & hospitality on Dubai mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
