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Business Setup in Meydan Free Zone

A prestigious Downtown-adjacent Dubai address with fully digital licensing, popular with e-commerce and content businesses.

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A Digital-First Dubai Licence

Meydan Free Zone, registered from the landmark Meydan Hotel beside Downtown Dubai, runs one of the most digitised incorporation processes in the UAE: applications, approvals, licence issuance and even many amendments happen entirely online. Its address prestige and payment-gateway friendliness made it a favourite for e-commerce, marketing agencies, influencers and consultants.

Licences allow multiple activity groups, and the zone issues establishment cards and e-channel access quickly, which shortens the gap between licence and first visa.

Meydan at a Glance
LocationMeydan, Nad Al Sheba
Starting priceAbout AED 12,500
ProcessFully digital
Best forE-commerce & services
Ownership100% foreign
Timeline2 to 5 working days
Our specialities

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An authorised Expo City Dubai Free Zone channel partner, DMCC specialists based in JLT, and Dubai mainland setup experts. If one of these fits your business, we can usually set you up faster and for less.

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Expo City Dubai Free Zone

FromAED 9,020per year · freelance permit with visa
  • Business Hub 2: 4 visas, AED 17,570
  • Standard 6 Visa Package: AED 22,080
  • Partner pricing on every package
JLT specialists

DMCC setup & PRO services

FromAED 35,484official Basic Biz package · 1 visa
  • Visas, renewals, NOCs and establishment cards
  • Every DMCC fee quoted transparently
  • DMCC PRO desk minutes from DMCC
Trade anywhere in the UAE

Dubai mainland company

Ownership100%foreign ownership for most activities
  • DET trade licence to sell across the UAE
  • LLC, professional and commercial licences
  • Government contracts and local customers

Why Choose Meydan

Prestige address, paperless process, e-commerce ready.

100% Online Setup

Incorporate, amend and renew from anywhere with no physical paperwork.

Prestige Address

The Meydan Hotel registered address reads well on invoices and contracts.

E-commerce Friendly

Recognised smoothly by UAE payment gateways and marketplace onboarding teams.

Broad Activity Groups

Mix related commercial, media and consultancy activities on one licence.

Fast Visa Chain

Quick establishment card issuance shortens time to your first residence visa.

Central Location

Minutes from Downtown for client meetings, without Downtown office rents.

Setup Process at Meydan

01

Package Selection

We match the right Meydan licence type, activity list and visa package to your plan and budget.

02

Application & KYC

Passport copies, photo and application forms are submitted; we handle all authority correspondence.

03

Licence Issued

Fees paid and your Meydan licence, lease and incorporation documents are released.

04

Visas & Banking

Establishment card, residence visas and Emirates ID, then bank account introductions.

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Meydan Free Zone official fees (2026)

Meydan publishes its core prices, so you can check any quote against them. These figures are from Meydan Free Zone's own website.

Meydan itemOfficial price (AED)Notes
Dubai company formation licence12,500Flexi-desk included, up to 3 activity groups, visa eligible
Non-resident licence12,500For owners not living in the UAE
Fawri instant licence15,000Issued in under 60 minutes, one free amendment
Investor visafrom 4,000Per person
Employee visafrom 3,500Per person
Immigration establishment card2,000One per company
Medical and Emirates ID assistancefrom 2,250Per person
What a founder with one visa really pays: AED 12,500 licence + AED 2,000 establishment card + AED 4,000 investor visa + from AED 2,250 medical and Emirates ID = from about AED 20,750 in year one, before health insurance.

Meydan offers 2,500+ activities. Comparing it with other zones? See UAE free zone prices compared or DMCC vs Meydan.

Source. Prices from Meydan Free Zone's official website, checked October 2026. We confirm the live price before you pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Packages start around AED 12,500 for zero-visa licences, with visa-inclusive bundles slightly higher; promotions vary month to month and we quote the live rate.

Both are value Dubai licences. Meydan edges ahead on address prestige and digital process; IFZA on activity combination breadth and promotions. We compare both in your quote with current pricing.

Yes. Stripe, Telr, Tabby and bank gateways onboard Meydan entities routinely with a complete KYC file, which we prepare for you.

Yes. Most Meydan incorporations complete without you visiting the UAE; biometrics for your residence visa are the main in-person step.

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