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Setting up in Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone was established in 2009 and is based at the Meydan Hotel in Nad Al Sheba, beside the Meydan Racecourse and a short drive from Downtown Dubai. It has built its reputation on online setup: applications, payments and document handling run through a digital platform, and a flexi desk is included as standard, giving companies a registered address and shared workspace. More than 2,500 activities are on offer, with several activity groups allowed under one licence, and options include an express licence and a licence for non-residents who want a UAE company without relocating. It suits service businesses and remote founders who value a central Dubai address.
Packages from AED 12,500 (published starting price; your total depends on activity, visas and office) · estimate a full setup
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Who Meydan suits
- Remote founders who want to set up mostly online
- Consultants, agencies and e-commerce businesses
- Owners wanting a central Dubai address without a full office
Key facts
- Established in 2009, based at the Meydan Hotel beside Meydan Racecourse
- Digital setup platform with remote payments
- More than 2,500 activities, with several activity groups on one licence
- Flexi desk included, with dedicated offices available later
- Express and non-resident licence options
Things to weigh up
- Flexi-desk setups may limit the number of visas you can take
- Not designed for warehousing or industrial activity
- Mainland work relies on additional permissions such as an NOC route
Meydan questions
Can I set up a Meydan Free Zone company without visiting Dubai?
Much of the licensing process runs online, and Meydan offers a licence for non-residents. Residence visas still require in-person steps such as medicals and biometrics.
Can a Meydan company work with mainland clients?
Meydan describes an NOC route, approved by Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, that allows certain mainland activity. Whether it applies depends on your activity.
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