FREE ZONE · DUBAI · UAE
Meydan Free Zone (UAE): Licenses, Costs & Activities (2026)
- Activity combinations
- 65 29 of 52 clusters
- Median package
- from AED 12,520* market benchmark
- Price range
- AED 7,670 – 22,170* min–max in snapshot
- Setup time
- 3–51 days fastest → slowest filed
About Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone (Meydan Free Zone) accounts for 65 license combinations in the September 2026 snapshot, spread over 29 of the 52 activity clusters tracked on the platform. The strongest cluster here is General Trading with 10 packages, followed by Repair & Maintenance Services (7 packages).
Entry packages start at AED 7,670*, the median combination runs from AED 12,520*, and the fullest configurations in the catalog reach AED 22,170*. Filed setup timelines range from 3 to 51 days depending on the activity mix, visa quota and office option.
Meydan Free Zone is Meydan Free Zone, based at the Meydan hotel district in central Dubai and known for flexible office options. This guide breaks the zone down by activity: the strongest clusters below, then the visa, establishment-card and bank-account steps that come bundled with Meydan Free Zone licenses — all figures from the same market snapshot.
Fit check
Who is Meydan Free Zone best for?
- Consultants, service firms and IT teams that want a central Dubai address without heavy premises
- Founders who value flexible office options around the Meydan hotel district and Nad Al Sheba
- Solo founders and small teams pairing a licence with a residence visa
- Businesses needing general trading or repair-and-maintenance activities on a compact package
Verdict
Pros & cons
Pros
- Central Dubai location at the Meydan Grandstand in Nad Al Sheba
- Known for flexible office arrangements that suit lean teams
- Among the shortest filed timelines in the snapshot: licence-only setups from 3 days
- Services spread across 29 clusters, from consulting and IT to events and R&D
Cons
- A compact catalog of 65 combinations - less depth than Dubai's largest zones
- Filed timelines stretch to 51 days for fuller configurations; keep buffers for visa and banking steps
- A free-zone licence does not remove the need for a distributor for direct onshore sales
- Visa quota and office inclusions depend on the package tier - confirm the exact scope before filing
Activities
Top activity clusters at Meydan Free Zone
| Activity cluster | Packages at Meydan Free Zone | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| General Trading | 10 | from AED 12,520* |
| Repair & Maintenance Services | 7 | from AED 12,520* |
| Software Development & IT | 5 | from AED 12,520* |
| Office & Business Support | 5 | from AED 12,520* |
| Events & Entertainment | 3 | from AED 12,520* |
| Research & Development | 3 | from AED 12,520* |
| Equipment Rental & Leasing | 3 | from AED 12,520* |
| Tourism & Hospitality | 3 | from AED 12,520* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Visas & banking
Visa, establishment-card and bank steps at Meydan Free Zone
- Investor visa
- 65 packages in the zone's catalog, from AED 7,670*
- Scope tagging
- 3% visa / 2% bank share of packages tagging visa / bank steps
- Establishment card
- 68% of the catalog 3,161 packages platform-wide include the step
- Corporate bank account
- 61% of the catalog 2,840 packages platform-wide include the step
- Head office address
- Meydan Grandstand, Al Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
The typical Meydan Free Zone sequence files the license, then the establishment card, then residence visas and the corporate bank account — the same order the platform's catalog records across Dubai jurisdictions.
FAQ
Meydan Free Zone: questions
How much does a Meydan Free Zone license cost in 2026?
In the September 2026 snapshot, 65 combinations are tracked, starting from AED 7,670*. The median package runs from AED 12,520* and the range stretches to AED 22,170*. The spread reflects activity type, visa quota and office option. Every figure on this page is a market reference; the exact quote is confirmed on request.
How long does company setup at Meydan Free Zone take?
Filed packages at Meydan Free Zone complete in 3 to 51 days in the snapshot. License-only setups sit near the fast end; adding establishment card, residence visas and bank account moves the timeline toward the upper bound because banking KYC runs on the bank's schedule.
Which activities can a Meydan Free Zone license cover?
The catalog maps 65 Meydan Free Zone combinations onto 29 activity clusters. The strongest are General Trading; Repair & Maintenance Services; Software Development & IT. Each cluster in the table above links to the cross-zone license breakdown for that activity.
Where is Meydan Free Zone located and who is it for?
Meydan Free Zone is based in Dubai — Meydan Free Zone, based at the Meydan hotel district in central Dubai and known for flexible office options. As a free zone jurisdiction it suits founders who need that licensing regime specifically; the free-zone-vs-mainland comparison on this site covers when a free zone beats the mainland and vice versa.
Where is Meydan Free Zone located?
The authority is headquartered at Meydan Grandstand, Al Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai. License applications are submitted to this authority — online or at its customer service desk, depending on the license type.
Which authority issues licenses in Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone (Dubai emirate) is the issuing authority. Its September 2026 catalog tracks 65 activity combinations, with entry packages from AED 7,670*.
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