License · UAE · 2026
Food & HoReCa company license in the UAE
27 license combinations across 12 providers cover food & horeca activities, spanning 9 registry activity codes. The median package runs from AED 12,900*, with entry packages from AED 1,620* (Creative City Free Zone) — the spread reflects zone tier, visa quotas and office options.
- License combinations
- 27 12 providers
- Registry activity codes
- 9+ official catalog codes
- Median package
- from AED 12,900* market benchmark
- Entry from
- from AED 1,620* Creative City Free Zone
Zones
Where to get this license
| Provider | Packages in this cluster | License price from |
|---|---|---|
 Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism | 6 | from AED 15,665* |
 International Free Zone Authority | 5 | from AED 12,900* |
 Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | 4 | from AED 6,000* |
 Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone | 3 | from AED 13,500* |
 Expo City Dubai | 2 | from AED 25,500* |
 Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development | 1 | from AED 5,880* |
 Creative City Free Zone | 1 | from AED 1,620* |
 Dubai International Financial Centre | 1 | from AED 76,155* |
 Dubai Queen Elizabeth Freezone | 1 | from AED 12,500* |
 Dubai South | 1 | from AED 12,500* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Activities
What the license covers
The cluster spans 9 official activity codes. The catalog lists the full code-by-code breakdown with per-zone availability — the table above shows the license packages.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food & horeca license in the UAE cost?
In the snapshot the median package is from AED 12,900*, with entry packages from AED 1,620* and premium jurisdictions up to from AED 76,155*. The exact figure depends on the zone, visa quota and office option.
Which zone is the most popular for food & horeca?
By package count in the snapshot: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (6 combinations, from AED 15,665*), followed by International Free Zone Authority (5, from AED 12,900*).
Are visas included in these packages?
Most packages bundle a visa quota: 44% of the catalog includes the investor visa step and 23% the employment visa step. Visa stamps, medical and Emirates ID are billed separately.
Can I combine several activities under one license?
Free zones typically allow up to three activities from the same group under one license at no extra cost. The catalog shows which activities group together per zone.
Choosing a zone for your food horeca company?
We match the cluster to the zone and visa plan — with the same itemized pricing you see on this page.