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How to Start a Camping Requisites Trading Business with Meydan Free Zone
Camping is one of the UAE's most popular outdoor pastimes. The cooler winter months from October to April transform the country's deserts, wadis, mountains, and beaches into destinations for hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists seeking outdoor escapes.
The UAE Camping and Hiking Gear Market is valued at approximately USD 35 million, with growth driven by the rising popularity of adventure tourism and the government's 2024 initiative establishing the UAE's first integrated recreational vehicle route.[1] The global camping equipment market was valued at USD 18.7 billion in 2023 and is growing at a CAGR of 6.5%.[2] The GCC outdoor gear market reached USD 476.15 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 7.5%.[3] The UAE held its inaugural Adventure and Camping Exhibition in 2019, cementing the country's position as a commercially active camping and outdoor gear market.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| CONSUMER AND RETAIL | Consumer Camping Equipment Traders Traders supplying tents, sleeping bags, camping furniture, portable cooking equipment, and camping consumables to outdoor retailers, supermarkets, and direct-to-consumer channels serving the UAE's large camping community. |
| ADVENTURE AND SPECIALIST | Adventure and Specialist Camping Gear Distributors Distributors supplying technical trekking gear, mountaineering equipment, survival tools, solar camping equipment, and premium outdoor gear to specialist outdoor stores and adventure tourism operators. |
4763.96 - Camping Requisites Trading
Activity 4763.96 covers the trading of camping requisites, interpreted within the retail sale of sporting equipment and camping goods in specialised stores. This encompasses tents and shelters, sleeping bags and sleeping mats, camping furniture and lighting, portable camping stoves and cooking equipment, camping cookware, water purification, survival tools, trekking poles, headlamps, camping rucksacks, and all equipment and accessories for camping, trekking, and outdoor recreation.
Activity 4763.96 covers camping requisites and outdoor recreation equipment. Sports fields and facilities equipment falls under activity 4763.97.
Bicycles fall under activity 4763.98.
In short: if you are trading camping and outdoor recreation equipment, you are in. Sports facility equipment and bicycles have separate activity codes.
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Tents and sheltersBackpacking tents, family camping tents, geodesic expedition tents, and shelter systems for desert, wadi, mountain, and beach camping in the UAE. | Portable stoves and cooking equipment Gas and liquid fuel camping stoves, portable BBQ grills, camping cookware sets, water filters, and outdoor cooking equipment. |
| Sleeping bags and sleeping matsThree-season and warm-weather sleeping bags, self-inflating and foam sleeping mats, and sleeping system components for UAE camping conditions. | Camping backpacks and accessories Day packs, trekking backpacks, hydration packs, trekking poles, multi-tools, and accessories for hiking and outdoor adventure in the UAE. |
| Camping furniture and lighting | Folding camping chairs, camp tables, camping lanterns, LED headlamps, solar lights, and comfort and lighting products for outdoor camps. |
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.
References
- ¹ Ken Research. (2026). UAE Camping Hiking Gear Market. kenresearch.com
- ² GM Insights. (2024). Camping Equipment Market Size. gminsights.com
- ³ Cognitive Market Research. (2024). GCC Countries Outdoor Gear Market. cognitivemarketresearch.com
