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Choose the Right Free Zone for Setup
Meydan Free Zone offers 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, and a fully digital licensing process. This makes it one of the fastest and most cost-effective routes to launch an ear piercing services business in Dubai.
Understand the Licensed Activity Scope
Activity code 8690.98 covers ear piercing using sterile, single-use equipment in a licensed, hygienic clinical setting under DHA standards. It also extends to consultations, follow-up care, preventive services, and corporate wellness programmes.
Secure Third-Party Approval Before Trading
This business activity requires regulatory approval from the relevant authority before your trade licence is issued. Your facility setup, staffing, clinical model, and documentation must all be reviewed and cleared in advance.
Know What the Licence Does Not Cover
Hospital inpatient services, general medical practice, and unlicensed wellness services fall outside this activity code and require separate licensing. Operators should ensure their service model stays within the defined scope to remain compliant.
Tap Into Dubai's Fast-Growing Population
Dubai's population exceeds 3.6 million and is projected to reach 5.8 million by 2040, creating sustained demand for specialist health and wellness services. Mandatory health insurance and strong wellness positioning further support a viable revenue base.
Repatriate Profits With No Restrictions
Meydan Free Zone allows full profit repatriation, meaning business owners can transfer earnings abroad without currency controls or restrictions. This is a key advantage for international investors and global health brands entering the Dubai market.
Align With UAE's Strategic Healthcare Goals
The UAE's We the UAE 2031 vision explicitly targets healthcare capacity expansion, quality improvement, and medical tourism growth. Launching a licensed ear piercing service positions operators within a government-backed growth sector.
How to Start a Ear Piercing Services Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
A ear piercing service, the licensed facility providing specialist ear piercing using sterile services, serves a growing patient and consumer base in Dubai.¹
Dubai's population of over 3.6 million, projected to reach 5.8 million by 2040,³ combined with mandatory health insurance and a strong wellness positioning, drives demand for licensed ear piercing service services.
For operators, a ear piercing service benefits from specialist positioning, insurance and self-pay revenue streams, and DHA regulatory clarity.²
That sustained demand for quality healthcare, specialist capacity, and population growth is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned healthcare as a strategic priority under We the UAE 2031, with explicit targets for capacity expansion, quality, Emiratisation, and medical tourism.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Healthcare investors | Groups deploying capital into specialist health services in Dubai, targeting insurance-funded, self-pay, and government-referred patient flows. |
| Clinical founders | Physicians, therapists, and healthcare professionals establishing a licensed specialist practice or centre in Dubai. |
| International health brands | Global healthcare and wellness brands establishing a licensed Dubai operation or franchise. |
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.
8690.98 - Ear Piercing Services
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed ear piercing service providing ear piercing using sterile, single-use equipment in a licensed, hygienic clinical setting.
Services are delivered under DHA licensing and quality standards, with qualified practitioners and appropriate clinical or operational infrastructure.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Specialist Consultation | Assessment. Outpatient consultation, assessment, and treatment planning within ear piercing service. |
| Core Treatment | Primary services. Ear piercing using sterile and related core treatment services. |
| Ongoing Management | Follow-up care. Multi-session treatment plans and chronic or recurring condition management. |
| Preventive Services | Screening and prevention. Preventive screening, early detection, and wellness services within ear piercing service. |
| Corporate and Group | B2B services. Corporate wellness, group programmes, and institutional service contracts. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Hospital inpatient services and general medical practice fall under separate codes.
Services outside the defined scope of ear piercing service are classified under their respective activity codes.
In short: if you are operating a licensed ear piercing service, you are in. If you are running a hospital, a general practice, or an unlicensed wellness service, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
This business activity requires third-party approval before the trade licence is issued. In practice, your facility, clinical or operational model, staffing, 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.
