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How to Start an Oxygen Cafe Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
An oxygen cafe is a wellness venue that serves purified or aromatically enhanced oxygen as the primary offering, typically through nasal cannulas or oxygen masks, in a relaxation or lounge setting. The format sits at the intersection of the beverage serving class and the wellness sector, classified under ISIC 5630 because it involves the preparation and serving of a consumable product, oxygen, for immediate on-premises use. Dubai has an established and growing oxygen cafe market: OxygenBar.ae describes itself as Dubai’s first modern oxygen bar, offering ‘cutting-edge oxygen therapy with spa-like relaxation and biohacker precision, designed for Dubai’s fast-paced, high-performance lifestyle.’ Oxygen Bar at WAFI City offers aromatherapy-enhanced oxygen sessions with curated aromatherapy blends across sessions designed for stress relief, energy recovery, and cognitive clarity.
The oxygen bar equipment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025 to 2032, according to Reports Insights¹. The broader UAE health and wellness market reached USD 19.03 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 28.01 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 3.94%, according to IMARC Group². The wellness market in the UAE is experiencing strong growth as Dubai’s high-performance urban lifestyle, international tourist base, and health-conscious consumer population drive demand for novel wellness experiences. Oxygen cafes benefit from their positioning at the crossroads of functional wellness and experiential hospitality. No Meydan Free Zone third-party pre-approval is required for this activity code.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Standalone oxygen cafe and lounge operators | Operators of dedicated oxygen cafe and oxygen bar venues providing purified oxygen sessions with or without aromatherapy enhancement in a relaxation lounge or cafe setting as the primary commercial offering. |
| Wellness centre and spa-integrated oxygen bar operators | Operators integrating oxygen bar sessions into a broader wellness, spa, or fitness centre offering, providing oxygen therapy as a complementary service within a health and recovery-focused commercial space. |
| Corporate and event wellness oxygen bar operators | Operators providing mobile or pop-up oxygen bar services at corporate wellness events, hotel VIP lounges, sports recovery facilities, and premium entertainment events, delivering oxygen sessions as a wellness amenity. |
5630.97 - Oxygen Cafe
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Standalone oxygen cafe and lounge | Standalone oxygen cafe and pure oxygen lounge operations Operation of a dedicated oxygen cafe or oxygen bar providing purified oxygen sessions in a relaxation lounge setting, with or without aromatherapy enhancement, targeting energy recovery, stress relief, cognitive clarity, and general wellness. |
| Wellness and spa-integrated oxygen bars | Spa-integrated and wellness centre oxygen bar operations Operation of an oxygen bar as a service within a wellness centre, spa, fitness facility, or hotel, providing oxygen therapy sessions as a complementary offering alongside other wellness treatments. |
| Corporate wellness and event oxygen bars | Corporate wellness and pop-up event oxygen bar operations Operation of a mobile or pop-up oxygen bar providing purified oxygen sessions at corporate wellness events, hotel VIP activations, fitness recovery points, and premium entertainment events. |
Code 5630.97 covers the preparation and serving of purified oxygen for immediate on-premises consumption in a cafe or lounge setting. It does not cover medical oxygen therapy administered by licensed healthcare providers in a clinical setting (ISIC 8600); general spa and wellness services without an oxygen serving component (ISIC 9602); or beverage bars serving conventional beverages alongside incidental oxygen enhancement (5630.00). No Meydan Free Zone third-party pre-approval is required, though operators should ensure compliance with applicable UAE health and safety standards for oxygen equipment operation.
In short: if you serve purified oxygen as the primary product from an oxygen cafe or lounge, no Meydan Free Zone pre-approval is required and you are in. If you provide medical oxygen therapy in a clinical setting or operate a general wellness centre without an oxygen serving component, you are not under this code.
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require pre-approval from any third-party regulatory authority as a condition of the Meydan Free Zone licence, and the licence may be issued directly without external sign-off.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This activity is not classified as a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession (DNFBP) under UAE anti-money laundering legislation, and operators are not subject to AML registration or reporting obligations specific to this licence category.
References
- ¹ IMARC Group, UAE Health and Wellness Market Size and Forecast 2033 - https://www.imarcgroup.com/uae-health-wellness-market
- ² Reports Insights, Oxygen Bar Equipment Market Analysis 2025–2032 - https://sites.google.com/view/emerging-tech-solution/home/new-updates/europe-oxygen-bar-equipment-market-by-growth-and-key-trends-regional-analy
- ³ OxygenBar.ae, Oxygen Bar Dubai, Pure Oxygen Therapy and Wellness Lounge - https://oxygenbar.ae/
- ⁴ WAFI City, Oxygen Bar Cafe, WAFI City Dubai - https://www.wafi.com/shop/oxygen-bar-cafe/
- ⁵ JLL UAE, Wellness Takes Centre Stage in UAE’s Luxury Retail Evolution - https://www.jll.com/en-ae/insights/wellness-takes-centre-stage-in-uae-luxury-retail-evolution
