Licences and permits
Explore our wide range of licenses and permits, tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses and individual professionals who share our city’s vision for innovation and sustainable growth
Commercial
Enables businesses to perform specific commercial activities, including importing, exporting, selling, distributing, and storing the items listed under their licence.
Holding
Ideal for entities managing assets and subsidiaries. This licence allows ownership and control without direct involvement in daily operations or commercial activities
Service
Ideal for service-oriented businesses such as consultancy, hospitality, event management and educational or financial services
E-Commerce
Enables businesses to trade goods or services online
Logistics
Covers activities such as, Transporting, distributing, forwarding and clearing activities.
Industrial
For light manufacturing activities, including packaging and assembly of items
Business
Combines multiple categories under a single licence, allowing businesses to operate diverse activities such as service and commercial operations
Dual Licence Service
Provides flexibility to operate under two licences—one issued by Expo City Dubai Authority and another by Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET)—from the same address within Expo City Dubai
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SHORT-TERM SETUPS
Business Operation Permit (BOP)
Operate temporary setups at Expo City Dubai with flexible permits for one day to twelve months.
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SHORT-TERM SETUPS
Event Operation Permit (EOP)
Organise or engage in dynamic events, whether hosted by Expo City or third-party organiser with flexible permits from one day to twelve months.
INDIVIDUAL
Freelance Permit
Designed for individual professionals who wish to work independently and reside in the UAE.
