Meydan Free Zone
A Dubai free zone at Meydan in Nad Al Sheba, with a largely digital setup process and a wide range of activities.
Overview
Meydan Free Zone is based in the Meydan Grandstand in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai. Company setup, from registration to licence issue, is handled online, which suits founders who are not yet in the UAE when they start.
It offers a wide range of trading, service and professional activities, and many companies start with a flexi-desk. Some steps, such as the visa medical test and Emirates ID biometrics, need you to be in the UAE, and many banks still want to meet you in person.
Good for
- Founders who want to start most of the process remotely
- Consultancies, freelancers and service businesses
- E-commerce and general trading businesses
- Founders who want a Dubai free zone address
Things to consider
- Some steps still need you in the UAE, such as the medical test and Emirates ID
- Flexi-desk packages come with a limited visa allocation
- Selling directly to UAE mainland customers usually needs a distributor, a mainland branch or a specific permit
- Regulated activities need extra approvals
Fees, packages and visa quotas change often; we confirm current figures in your consultation.
Common questions
Where is Meydan Free Zone?
Can I set up a Meydan company without visiting the UAE?
Can I own a Meydan company without living in the UAE?
Can I have more than one activity on my licence?
Can a Meydan company operate on the Dubai mainland?
Guides for choosing and running your company
- How to choose a UAE free zone: the questions to answer firstWhich free zone is best in the UAE? It depends on your activity, customers, visas, office, bank and tax position. These are the questions to answer first.
- Cheap free zone packages: what the headline price leaves outWhy the cheapest free zone package in the UAE is rarely the cheapest company to run: visas, establishment card, office upgrades and renewal prices.
- How to open a corporate bank account in the UAEThe documents UAE banks ask for, why their checks are so detailed, digital versus traditional banks, common causes of delay and how to prepare.
- Investor and partner visas through your own UAE companyHow an investor visa works when your own UAE company sponsors you: establishment card, visa quota, validity, costs, family and long-term options.
Is Meydan Free Zone right for you?
Tell us what you sell, who to and how many people you plan to hire. We compare options and confirm current fees and visa quotas.
Or call +971 52 210 4014 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 6 PM)