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Understand What a Falconry Club License Covers
A licensed falconry club business under activity code 9312.74 covers core operations, events, training, memberships, and corporate hospitality. It does not include retail sale of equipment or healthcare services, which fall under separate activity codes.
Choose Meydan Free Zone for Key Business Advantages
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone gives you 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, and full profit repatriation. The fully digital licensing process makes it one of the fastest and most cost-effective routes into the Dubai market.
Know Your Target Audience Before Launching
The falconry club opportunity appeals to sports investors, athlete-led founders, and international sports brands looking to establish a licensed Dubai presence. Identifying which profile fits your venture helps shape your business model and funding approach.
Prepare for Mandatory Third-Party Approval
This activity requires regulatory clearance before a trade licence is issued, meaning your facility, staffing, and operational documentation must be reviewed by the relevant authority. Building this approval process into your launch timeline is essential to avoid delays.
Leverage Dubai's Sports Strategy for Long-Term Demand
The UAE has made sport a strategic priority under We the UAE 2031 and the Dubai Sports Strategy, with explicit targets for participation and international events. This government commitment creates sustained, policy-backed demand for licensed sports services like falconry clubs.
Build Revenue Across Multiple Income Streams
A falconry club can generate income through memberships, season passes, corporate team-building events, and organised competitions. Diversifying across these streams reduces reliance on any single revenue source and strengthens long-term business stability.
Note That AML Compliance Is Not Required Here
Falconry club operations are exempt from Anti-Money Laundering compliance requirements under this activity code. This reduces administrative burden compared to other licensed business activities in Dubai.
How to Start a Falconry Club Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
A licensed falconry club business serves Dubai's sports and active-lifestyle market.¹
Dubai's investment in sports facilities, event hosting, and community fitness, combined with a young, active population,³ drives sustained demand for licensed sports services.
That combination of active-lifestyle culture, government investment, and a growing population is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned sport as a strategic pillar under We the UAE 2031 and the Dubai Sports Strategy, with explicit targets for participation, facilities, and international events.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Sports investors | Groups deploying capital into sports facilities, clubs, and event infrastructure in Dubai. |
| Sports founders and operators | Athletes, coaches, and sports professionals launching licensed sports businesses in Dubai. |
| International sports brands | Global sports chains, academies, and event promoters establishing a licensed Dubai presence. |
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.
9312.74 - Falconry Club
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed falconry club business.
Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, equipment, and qualified personnel.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Core Operations | Primary delivery. Falconry Club core operational and service delivery. |
| Events and Competitions | Tournaments and fixtures. Organised events, leagues, tournaments, and competitive programming. |
| Training and Development | Coaching and skills. Structured training, coaching, and athlete-development programmes. |
| Membership and Subscriptions | Recurring revenue. Membership packages, season passes, and subscription models. |
| Corporate and Hospitality | B2B services. Corporate team-building, hospitality events, and sponsored programmes. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Retail sale of sporting goods and equipment falls under trading codes.
Healthcare, physiotherapy, and sports-medicine services are classified under health activity codes.
In short: if you are operating a licensed falconry club business, you are in. If you are retailing equipment, providing medical services, or operating outside this scope, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
This business activity requires third-party approval before the trade licence is issued. In practice, your facility, 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.
