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Meydan Free Zone
A digital-first zone with 2,500+ activities and a prestige address. Located in Nad Al Sheba, by the Meydan Racecourse.
From
AED 12,500
Setup
2 to 5 working days
Ownership
100% foreign
Visas
Up to 6 on standard packages
About Meydan FZ
Meydan Free Zone runs almost everything online. Incorporation, licence renewal, visa applications and amendments all happen through its portal, which makes it popular with founders who are not yet in the UAE. The registered address is the Meydan Hotel by the racecourse, a recognisable location that reads well on invoices and bank applications.
The activity list covers more than 2,500 options and the zone is relaxed about combining them, so an operator running an online store, a consulting practice and an affiliate business can hold one licence rather than three. Fees sit within a few hundred dirhams of IFZA, and the two zones compete hard for the same founder profile.
Meydan issues e-commerce licences that pair cleanly with UAE payment gateways, and its proximity to Downtown Dubai keeps commutes short for residents.
Licence types at Meydan FZ
- Commercial licence. Trading, e-commerce and distribution activities.
- Professional licence. Consultancy and service activities across most sectors.
- Media licence. Content production, social media management and publishing.
Offices and facilities
- Flexi desk (included in most packages)
- Shared offices
- Private offices near the racecourse
What Meydan FZ costs
Indicative first-year cost for a zero-visa licence. Confirmed quote issued on application. Budget from AED 12,500 for the first year, then add visa allocations, medicals and Emirates ID per person, and workspace if you upgrade beyond the entry package. Renewals typically come in below year-one totals. Our costs page breaks down every line item, and your written quote fixes the numbers before you pay.
Questions
Meydan FZ questions, answered
Meydan or IFZA, which should I pick?
They are close on price and both suit consultants and online sellers. Meydan is fully remote and slightly better for e-commerce and payment gateways. IFZA has an edge on visa scaling and physical office options. We usually decide based on your visa plans and whether you are incorporating from abroad.
Can I get a UAE residence visa through Meydan Free Zone?
Yes. Most packages include eligibility for at least one visa, and standard packages scale to six. The company applies for your entry permit, then medical, Emirates ID and stamping happen in Dubai.
Is Meydan Free Zone good for e-commerce?
It is one of the better choices. The e-commerce activity list is broad, the licence is accepted by Stripe, Telr and the other gateways operating in the UAE, and the whole setup can be done online.
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