Services Business Activities in Meydan Free Zone
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Set up your services company in Meydan Free Zone with the right business activities across membership organisations, repair services, and personal services. Start from AED 12,500 with a setup built for founders who want to deliver consumer and community services in the UAE with the right license from day one.
Set up your services company in Meydan Free Zone with the right business activities across membership organisations, repair services, and personal services. Start from AED 12,500 with a setup built for founders who want to deliver consumer and community services in the UAE with the right license from day one.
What is Covered Under Services Business Activities in Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone offers services business activities across multiple groups: membership organisations, repair of technology and communications equipment, repair of personal and household goods, and personal services. Each activity has its own defined scope and activity code, giving your business precise legal classification from the start.
Activities of Other Membership Organisations (n.e.c.)
This class covers activities of organisations not directly affiliated to a political party that further a public cause or community interest through public education, political influence or fund-raising, including citizens' initiative and protest movements, environmental and ecological movements, organisations supporting community and educational facilities, organisations for the protection of special groups such as ethnic and minority groups, and patriotic and veterans' associations. Also covers consumer associations, automobile associations, social acquaintanceship associations such as rotary clubs and lodges, youth and student associations, clubs and fraternities, and associations for the pursuit of cultural, recreational or hobby activities such as poetry and literature clubs, historical clubs, gardening clubs, film and photo clubs, music and art clubs, craft and collectors' clubs, social clubs and carnival clubs. Also includes grant-giving activities by membership organisations. Does not include activities of professional artistic groups, sports clubs, or professional membership associations.
Repair of Computers and Peripheral Equipment
This class covers repair and maintenance of desktop and laptop computers, magnetic disk drives, flash drives and other storage devices, optical disk drives, printers, monitors, keyboards, mice and trackball accessories, internal and external computer modems, dedicated computer terminals, computer servers, scanners including bar code scanners, smart card readers, virtual reality helmets, computer projectors, automatic teller machines (ATMs), point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and hand-held computers (PDAs). Does not include repair of carrier equipment modems.
Repair of Communication Equipment
This class covers repair and maintenance of communications equipment including cordless and cellular phones, carrier equipment modems, fax machines, communications transmission equipment such as routers, bridges and modems, two-way radios, and commercial TV and video cameras.
Repair of Consumer Electronics
This class covers repair and maintenance of consumer electronics including television and radio receivers, video cassette recorders, CD players, and household-type video cameras.
Repair of Household Appliances and Home and Garden Equipment
This class covers repair and servicing of household appliances including refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers and room air conditioners, and repair and servicing of home and garden equipment including lawnmowers, edgers, snow and leaf blowers and trimmers. Does not include repair of hand-held power tools or repair of central air conditioning systems.
Repair of Footwear and Leather Goods
This class covers repair and maintenance of footwear including shoes and boots and fitting of heels, and repair and maintenance of leather goods such as luggage.
Repair of Furniture and Home Furnishings
This class covers reupholstering, refinishing, repairing and restoring of furniture and home furnishings including office furniture, and assembly of self-standing furniture. Does not include installation of fitted kitchens, shop fittings and similar.
Repair of Other Personal and Household Goods
This class covers repair of bicycles; repair and alteration of clothing; repair and alteration of jewellery; repair of watches, clocks and their parts including movements and chronometers; repair of sporting goods (except sporting guns); repair of books; repair of musical instruments; repair of toys and similar articles; piano tuning; and repair of other personal and household goods. Does not include industrial engraving of metals, repair of sporting and recreational guns, repair of hand-held power tools, or repair of time recording devices.
Washing and Dry-Cleaning of Textile and Fur Products
This class covers laundering and dry-cleaning, pressing and related processing of all kinds of clothing including fur and textiles, by mechanical equipment, by hand or by self-service coin-operated machines, for the general public or for commercial clients. Also covers laundry collection and delivery, carpet and rug shampooing, drapery and curtain cleaning on or off client premises, provision of linens and work uniforms, diaper supply services, and minor repair and alteration of garments done in connection with cleaning. Does not include renting of clothing other than work uniforms, or repair and alteration of clothing as an independent activity.
Hairdressing and Other
Beauty Treatment
This class covers hair washing, trimming, cutting, setting, dyeing, tinting, waving, straightening and similar services for men and women; shaving and beard trimming; and facial massage, manicure, pedicure and make-up services.
Other Personal Service Activities (n.e.c.)
This class covers activities of Turkish baths, saunas and steam baths, solariums, slimming and reducing salons, and massage salons; astrological and spiritualist activities; social activities such as escort services, dating services and marriage bureaux; pet care services including boarding, grooming, sitting and training; genealogical organisations; shoe shiners, porters and valet car parking services; and concession operation of coin-operated personal service machines such as photo booths, weighing machines, blood pressure checkers and coin-operated lockers. Does not include veterinary activities or activities of fitness centres.
Activities of Households as Employers of Domestic Personnel
This class covers activities of households in their capacity as employers of domestic personnel such as maids, cooks, waiters, valets, butlers, laundresses, gardeners, gatekeepers, stable hands, chauffeurs, caretakers, governesses, babysitters, tutors and secretaries. The services produced are consumed by the employing household. Does not include provision of cooking, gardening or similar services by independent service providers or companies.
What Will You Pay for a Services Business License at Meydan Free Zone?
No hidden fees. No extras bundled in. This is what you are paying for.
*(Only applicable if you are currently in the UAE, so your visa can be processed locally without the need to exit and re-enter)
Easy Payment Plan
for UAE-based clients
Easy Payment Plan
for UAE-based Clients

Why choose Meydan Free Zone over other free zones?
Meydan Free Zone is designed for businesses that want to move quickly and stay flexible.
What services activities can I register under Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone covers a range of services business activities, each with its own activity code for precise business classification.
Activity group | Scope | Right fit for |
|---|---|---|
Membership Organisations | ||
Activities of Other Membership Organisations (n.e.c.) | Activities of organisations not directly affiliated to a political party that further a public cause through public education, political influence or fund-raising, including citizens' initiative and protest movements, environmental and ecological movements, organisations supporting community and educational facilities, organisations for the protection of special groups such as ethnic and minority groups, and patriotic associations including war veterans' associations. Also covers consumer associations, automobile associations, social acquaintanceship associations such as rotary clubs and lodges, youth and student associations, clubs and fraternities, and associations for the pursuit of cultural, recreational or hobby activities such as poetry, literature, book clubs, historical clubs, gardening clubs, film and photo clubs, music and art clubs, craft and collectors' clubs, social clubs and carnival clubs. Also includes grant-giving activities by membership organisations. Does not include activities of professional artistic groups, sports clubs, or professional membership associations. | Civic and community organisations, special interest associations, social clubs, rotary and lodge organisations, youth and student bodies, hobbyist and collectors' associations, environmental groups, consumer associations |
Repair of Technology and Communications Equipment | ||
Repair of Computers and Peripheral Equipment | Repair and maintenance of desktop and laptop computers, magnetic disk drives, flash drives and other storage devices, optical disk drives, printers, monitors, keyboards, mice and trackball accessories, internal and external computer modems, dedicated computer terminals, computer servers, scanners including bar code scanners, smart card readers, virtual reality helmets, computer projectors, automatic teller machines (ATMs), point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and hand-held computers (PDAs). Does not include repair of carrier equipment modems. | Computer repair centres, IT hardware maintenance businesses, ATM and POS terminal service providers, business equipment repair operators |
Repair of Communication Equipment | Repair and maintenance of communications equipment including cordless and cellular phones, carrier equipment modems, fax machines, communications transmission equipment such as routers, bridges and modems, two-way radios, and commercial TV and video cameras. | Mobile phone repair businesses, telecoms equipment service providers, two-way radio maintenance operators, broadcast equipment repair specialists |
Repair of Personal and Household Goods | ||
Repair of Consumer Electronics | Repair and maintenance of consumer electronics including television and radio receivers, video cassette recorders (VCRs), CD players, and household-type video cameras. | Consumer electronics repair shops, TV and audio equipment service centres, home entertainment repair businesses |
Repair of Household Appliances and Home and Garden Equipment | Repair and servicing of household appliances including refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers and room air conditioners, and repair and servicing of home and garden equipment including lawnmowers, edgers, snow and leaf blowers and trimmers. Does not include repair of hand-held power tools or repair of central air conditioning systems. | Appliance repair businesses, white goods service operators, garden equipment repair specialists, domestic appliance maintenance providers |
Repair of Footwear and Leather Goods | Repair and maintenance of footwear including shoes and boots, fitting of heels, and repair and maintenance of leather goods such as luggage. | Shoe repair businesses, cobbler services, leather goods repair operators, luggage repair specialists |
Repair of Furniture and Home Furnishings | Reupholstering, refinishing, repairing and restoring of furniture and home furnishings including office furniture, and assembly of self-standing furniture. Does not include installation of fitted kitchens, shop fittings and similar. | Furniture repair and restoration businesses, upholstery specialists, home furnishings repair operators, office furniture refurbishment services |
Repair of Other Personal and Household Goods | Repair of bicycles; repair and alteration of clothing; repair and alteration of jewellery; repair of watches, clocks and their parts including movements and chronometers; repair of sporting goods (except sporting guns); repair of books; repair of musical instruments; repair of toys and similar articles; piano tuning; and repair of other personal and household goods. Does not include industrial engraving of metals, repair of sporting and recreational guns, repair of hand-held power tools, or repair of time recording devices. | Bicycle repair shops, clothing alteration services, jewellery and watch repair businesses, musical instrument repair specialists, piano tuners, book repair operators |
Personal Services | ||
Washing and Dry-Cleaning of Textile and Fur Products | Laundering and dry-cleaning, pressing and related processing of all kinds of clothing including fur and textiles, provided by mechanical equipment, by hand or by self-service coin-operated machines, for the general public or for commercial clients. Also covers laundry collection and delivery, carpet and rug shampooing, drapery and curtain cleaning on or off client premises, provision of linens, work uniforms and related items, diaper supply services, and minor repair and alteration of garments when done in connection with cleaning. Does not include renting of clothing other than work uniforms, or repair and alteration of clothing as an independent activity. | Laundries and dry cleaners, linen and uniform supply businesses, carpet and curtain cleaning operators, laundry collection and delivery services |
Hairdressing and Other Beauty Treatment | Hair washing, trimming, cutting, setting, dyeing, tinting, waving, straightening and similar services for men and women; shaving and beard trimming; and facial massage, manicure, pedicure and make-up services. | Hair salons and barbershops, beauty salons, nail and beauty treatment businesses, grooming service providers |
Other Personal Service Activities (n.e.c.) | Activities of Turkish baths, saunas and steam baths, solariums, slimming and reducing salons, and massage salons; astrological and spiritualist activities; social activities such as escort services, dating services and marriage bureaux; pet care services including boarding, grooming, sitting and training; genealogical organisations; shoe shiners, porters and valet car parking services; and concession operation of coin-operated personal service machines such as photo booths, weighing machines, blood pressure checkers and coin-operated lockers. Does not include veterinary activities or activities of fitness centres. | Spa and wellness businesses, massage and beauty treatment operators, pet care and grooming businesses, dating and social introduction services, valet and concierge service providers, genealogy research businesses |
Activities of Households as Employers of Domestic Personnel | Activities of households in their capacity as employers of domestic personnel such as maids, cooks, waiters, valets, butlers, laundresses, gardeners, gatekeepers, stable hands, chauffeurs, caretakers, governesses, babysitters, tutors and secretaries. The services produced are consumed by the employing household. Does not include provision of cooking, gardening or similar services by independent service providers or companies. | Domestic staffing and household employment arrangements, private household employers of domestic staff |
Further Reading
Everything you need to know about services business activities in Dubai.
Questions? Answers.
What is a services license in Meydan Free Zone?
A services license from Meydan Free Zone gives your business the legal authority to operate across a defined range of consumer and community service activities in the UAE, from repair services and personal care to membership organisations and domestic employment. Your chosen business activities define the precise scope of what your business is permitted to do.
How much does a services license cost in Dubai?
Licenses start from AED 12,500 through Meydan Free Zone.
What is included in the AED 12,500 starting package?
The package covers the trade license fee, flexi-desk, lease agreement, 0 visa allocation, and up to 3 business activity groups. It covers everything you need to operate legally from the day your license is issued.
Can I set up a computer or phone repair business in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Repair of Computers and Peripheral Equipment covers the repair and maintenance of desktops, laptops, storage devices, printers, servers, ATMs and POS terminals. Repair of Communication Equipment covers mobile phones, routers, fax machines, two-way radios and commercial broadcast equipment.
Can I set up a household appliance or electronics repair business in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Repair of Consumer Electronics covers TVs, radios, VCRs and CD players. Repair of Household Appliances and Home and Garden Equipment covers refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, air conditioners, lawnmowers and similar equipment.
Can I set up a laundry or dry-cleaning business in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Washing and Dry-Cleaning of Textile and Fur Products covers laundering, dry-cleaning, pressing, carpet and curtain cleaning, laundry collection and delivery, and linen and uniform supply services.
Can I set up a hair salon or beauty business in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Hairdressing and Other Beauty Treatment covers hair cutting, colouring, styling and treatment services for men and women, as well as shaving, facial massage, manicure, pedicure and make-up services.
Can I set up a pet care or grooming business in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Pet care services including boarding, grooming, sitting and training are covered under Other Personal Service Activities (n.e.c.).
Can I set up a community or civic membership organisation in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Activities of Other Membership Organisations (n.e.c.) covers a wide range of civic, social, cultural and hobby-based associations, including rotary clubs, youth organisations, environmental groups, consumer associations and similar bodies.
Can a foreigner fully own a services company in Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Meydan Free Zone is structured for 100% foreign ownership with no local partner or sponsor required.
Can I register more than one services activity on a single license?
Yes. Up to 3 business activity groups can be included on one license. If your business covers both hair and beauty services and a personal care offering, for example, both can be registered from the outset.
Do I need to include visa allocation when I register?
No. Visa allocation is not required at registration. You can start with 0 visas and add allocation to your license at any point as your team grows.
Can I add visas and UAE residency after incorporation?
Yes. Visa allocation, establishment card, and UAE residency can all be arranged after your license is issued, at whatever pace your business requires.
How quickly can I be licensed?
Eligible applicants can be licensed in under 60 minutes via the Fawri service, or within 1 business day on the standard track, provided all documents are submitted and in order.
Is there a payment plan option?
UAE-based applicants may be eligible to spread the cost through the Easy Payment Plan using a participating bank's credit card. Ask your Meydan Free Zone setup advisor about eligibility when you apply.
































