A licensed washing and dry-cleaning of textile and fur products service, serves Dubai's consumer and lifestyle market.¹
Dubai's population of over 3.6 million, combined with high consumer spending and a service-oriented economy, drives sustained demand for licensed personal services.³
That combination of population growth, consumer demand, and a business-friendly regulatory environment is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned Dubai as a global hub for business, services, and innovation under We the UAE 2031, with streamlined licensing and a pro-enterprise regulatory framework.
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.
9601 - Washing And (Dry-) Cleaning Of Textile And Fur Products
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed washing and dry-cleaning of textile and fur products service.
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. Manufacturing, wholesale, and retail trading fall under separate codes.
Services outside the defined scope of this activity are classified under their respective codes.
In short: if you are providing licensed washing and dry-cleaning of textile and fur products services, you are in. If you are manufacturing, retailing, or operating outside this scope, you are not.
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.
References
- ¹ Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Business Licensing — https://www.visitdubai.com/en/department-of-economy-and-tourism
- ² UAE Ministry of Economy. Business Environment — https://www.moec.gov.ae/en/home
- ³ Dubai Media Office. Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan — https://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/strategies-initiatives-and-awards/strategies-plans-and-visions/infrastructure/dubai-2040-urban-master-plan










