Which UAE Freezones are Ideal for Setting Up a Hospitality Sector Business?

Over the last few years, the UAE’s hospitality industry has been re-defined through innovation and creativity. 

Ideal Free Zones for Business in Hospitality Sector 🚀

The ideal free zones are mentioned below:

   1. Dubai Airport Free Zone 

This free zone serves as a bridge between the Middle East and the African Markets and Europe and other parts of Asia. 

   2. Dubai South Free Zone

The Dubai South's master plan has the whole district centered around the Al Maktoum airport and is subdivided into different areas.

Therefore, setting up a hotel in Dubai South Free Zone will help you in the long run.

   3. Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone

Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ) offers regular free zone benefits to investors, apart from the infrastructural benefits like warehousing and logistic units, land plots, and commercial offices for business incorporation.

   4. International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)

This free zone offers its investors the lowest price and minimum requirements and procedures to set up a business.

We at Commitbiz Management Consultants will help you dominate the Hospitality Business Sector in UAE without burning the midnight oil.

What are the Various DED License Options in Dubai?

Only if you're establishing your business on the mainland will you need to register with the DED (Department of Economic Development).

Dubai DED License Types

Based on the DED activities, there are several licenses to choose from. 

DED License Options In Dubai

  1. Industrial

Companies involved in industrial operations or any other form of production activity are granted an industrial license in Dubai. Under industrial licenses, a UAE national (local partner) owns 51% of the company's shares, and a foreign owner owns the remaining 49%.

  2. Commercial

A Limited Liability Company (LLC), the most popular type of legal company, is awarded a commercial license in Dubai for businesses with foreign ownership. A UAE national (local partner) owns 51% of the company's shares, while a foreign investor, who also holds business licenses, owns 49%.

  3. Professional

For non-physical services like consulting, a professional license in Dubai is required. Currently, professional licenses will only be held by foreign nationals. A national of the UAE must be designated as a "Local Service Representative" or "Local Sponsor," nevertheless.

  4. Craftsmanship 

People who independently create crafts and other artisanal works for profit are granted licenses in the craft. Craftsmanship permits can be obtained for a variety of activities, including carpentry, blacksmithing, printing, and more.

  5. Agricultural

Owners of arable land are given permission to use it for fishing, raising livestock, and cultivating crops.

  6. Tourism

Owners of tourism-related establishments, such as travel agencies, hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise ship rentals, tourist camps, etc., are awarded tourism licenses.

Commitbiz Management Consultants can help you with the appropriate license option in the Dubai Emirate. Do connect with us when required.