A Dubai licence at a competitive price — Meydan Free Zone pairs a prestigious Dubai address with 100% ownership, a broad activity list and fast, fully remote setup, with no physical office required.
A Dubai address and licence without a big price tag or a physical office — with 100% ownership and a quick, remote setup. Here's where it fits, and where it doesn't.
A zero-visa licence, 100% foreign-owned. Your final figure depends on:
We build a written quote around your exact setup, so you see the full breakdown before you commit — no surprises later.
Split payments Setup fees can be paid in instalments with Tamara. Your advisor confirms eligibility and terms with your quote.
| Meydan | IFZA | SHAMS | RAKEZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting cost | from 12,520 | from 12,900 | from 6,885 | from 6,010 |
| Visa capacity | Up to 3 | Up to 3 | Up to 8–10 | Flexible |
| Best for | Dubai services & holding | Dubai services | Media & creative | Industrial / trading |
| Location | Dubai | Dubai | Sharjah | Ras Al Khaimah |
In short: Meydan is one of the most affordable ways to hold a Dubai licence and address. Go with IFZA if you prefer its ecosystem, or a Sharjah zone like SHAMS if a Dubai address isn't essential and you want to spend less.
A Meydan licence starts from AED 12,520 for a zero-visa package. The entry price is zero-visa, so no establishment card is needed yet; it comes with the visa-bearing packages, and visas and extra activities are priced to your exact setup. we send a full written breakdown before you commit.
No. Meydan is popular precisely because you can hold a Dubai licence without renting a physical office.
Yes. Meydan is a free zone, so you keep 100% foreign ownership — no local partner or sponsor required.
Typically up to 3 on the standard virtual-office package; higher visa counts need a physical office. We confirm your exact number before you commit.
Not directly. You'd sell to the mainland through a local distributor, or add a dual licence — we'll advise the cleanest route for your activity.
Usually just a few working days once your documents are in order, with visa stamping shortly after.
Yes. We prepare your application, match you to the right bank for your activity, and support you through onboarding.
Ask AgentBiz — with Meydan already loaded — or talk to a human advisor. Honest guidance, an itemised quote, no obligation.