Spaces designed to drive business success

Prime locations

High-traffic areas within Expo City Dubai, ensuring visibility and accessibility for customers.

Scalable options

From small kiosks to large bespoke shopfronts, tailored for retail and dining businesses of all sizes.

Details

A business setup for retail and restaurant entrepreneurs, offering licences for 1-3 years with sustainable workspaces and government support.

Validity:

Licences valid for 1-3 years

Category:

Retail and restaurant business licence

Government support:

Integrated access to government services and incentives

Space options:

Shell & core, semi-fitted, and fully branded spaces 550sqft - 30,000 sqft

Process

Set up your business in 4 easy steps


𝟭. Get in touch and view workspace options

Contact us, view the available workspace options and submit your business profile or retail concept.

𝟮. Sign and submit Offer Letter for Initial Approval

Submit your signed Offer Letter, Business Setup Application, supporting documents, and fees via the Expo City Dubai Authority Portal after selecting your workspace. The Authority will review your submission and issue Initial Approval.

𝟯. Lease and licence finalisation

Sign your Lease Agreement, submit the required legal documents including government authority approvals (if applicable) and complete the payment of registration and licensing fees for your Final Approval.

𝟒. Get your licence

Upon completion of payment and documents review, you will receive your Expo City Dubai Licence, Registration Certificate and Company Card, as well as the counter-signed Lease Agreement.

Pricing

Registration and licensing fees:

Starting from AED 15,000 depending on business activity, licence duration and space size.

Application Fee:

AED 500 (non-refundable).

Downloads

download PDF: How to set up your business at Expo City Dubai, 641 KB
download PDF: 20241205 Business Set-up Application Form New Entity Company, 379 KB
download PDF: 20241205 Business Set-up Application Form-Branch, 308 KB
download PDF: Expo City Dubai restricted business activities - food and beverage shisha and alcohol, 962 KB

Visit us

Our Client Relations Centre serves as a unified hub, providing you with a seamless experience and streamlined access to all ECDA services including registration, licensing, Government services, and other ECD Free Zone offerings, as well as commercial space leasing.

Visit CRC

Client Relations Centre

Opening hours
Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 16:00
Friday: 08:30 - 12:00

Phone +971 4 555 2272

WhatsApp +971 56 547 9555

Email CRC@expocitydubai.ae

Location
Sustainability District, Women's Pavilion, 2nd floor

Where to park
Sustainability parking

Frequently asked questions

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