How to Start Activities of Amusement and Theme Parks Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone

A licensed activities of amusement parks and theme parks business serves Dubai's amusement, recreation, and family-leisure market.¹

Regional demand, government investment in the sector, and strong enterprise and consumer need drive sustained demand for licensed activities of amusement parks and theme parks businesses.²

For operators, this activity benefits from Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and relevant municipality oversight, a clear regulatory framework, and strong regional distribution reach.³

That combination of strong tourism inflows, a large resident base, and a clear regulatory framework is exactly where the opportunity lies.

The UAE has positioned tourism, leisure, and family entertainment as strategic pillars under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and We the UAE 2031, with explicit support for licensed amusement and recreation operators.

Who is this for?

Setting up through Meydan Free Zone means 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, full profit repatriation, and a fully digital licensing process, giving you a fast and cost-effective route into the Dubai amusement-and-recreation market.

9321 - Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed activities of amusement parks and theme parks business.

Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, systems, and qualified personnel.¹

There are some things this activity does not cover. Related but distinct services fall under separate activity codes.

Activities that are separately regulated or that belong to a different industry class are classified under their own codes.

In short: if you are operating a licensed activities of amusement parks and theme parks business, you are in. If you are delivering a related but distinct service that falls under another activity, you are not.

Third-Party Approval

This business activity requires third-party approval before the trade licence is issued. In practice, your operational model, facility, and regulatory documentation must be reviewed and cleared by the relevant authority before licensing.

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

This business activity is exempt from AML compliance requirements.

References

¹ Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism - Tourism Performance - https://www.visitdubai.com/en/business-in-dubai/why-dubai/tourism-performance-report

² Visit Dubai - Family Attractions - https://www.visitdubai.com/en/things-to-do/families

³ Dubai Statistics Center - Population - https://www.dsc.gov.ae/