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How to Start a Aquarium Park Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
A licensed aquarium park operation serves Dubai's cultural, educational, and tourism sectors.¹
Dubai's investment in cultural infrastructure, combined with 17M+ annual visitors and a population projected to reach 5.8M by 2040,³ drives sustained demand for cultural and leisure attractions.
That combination of cultural ambition, tourism growth, and creative-economy investment is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned culture and creativity as strategic pillars under We the UAE 2031 and the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, with explicit targets for cultural infrastructure and talent.
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 market.
9103.97 - Aquarium Park
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed aquarium park operation.
Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, equipment, and qualified personnel.¹
There are some things this activity does not cover. Retail sale of merchandise outside the venue context falls under trading codes.
Entertainment and performing arts outside the museum or cultural-institution context are classified under arts and entertainment codes.
In short: if you are operating a licensed aquarium park operation, you are in. If you are running a retail store, a performing-arts venue, or a commercial entertainment business, you are not.
Planning to set up your business in Dubai? Explore our comprehensive guide on How to Open an Amusement and Theme Park in Dubai, covering licensing requirements, costs, approvals, and the step-by-step business setup process.
Third-Party Approval
No third-party approval is required for this business activity.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is exempt from AML compliance requirements.
