Cost of Starting a Business in Dubai (2026 Complete Breakdown)
Discover the real cost of starting a business in Dubai in 2026. Mainland vs free zone fees, visas, and renewals explained.
February 25, 2026Costs & Fees
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How to Open a Travel Agency in UAE (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Complete 2026 guide explaining travel agency license in UAE, approvals, bank guarantee, costs, and tourism authority requirements.
February 25, 2026Trade & Professional
Is a Virtual Office Legal in the UAE? (2026 Guide)
A virtual office is legal in the UAE when the activity and authority allow it: free zones accept flexi-desks, mainland usually needs Ejari. Rules, limits and costs.
February 25, 2026Getting Started
Disadvantages of Free Zone Companies in Dubai (2026 Honest Guide)
Free zone company disadvantages in Dubai explained. Mainland limits, visa caps, banking issues, and corporate tax impact in 2026.
February 25, 2026Free Zones
How to Start a Consulting Business in Dubai (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Consulting business setup in Dubai from AED 12,500: licence types, mainland against free zone, visa eligibility, documents, and a full cost breakdown.
February 25, 2026Trade & Professional
DHA Massage Therapist License in Dubai – 2026 Fees, Requirements & How to Apply
DHA fees for a massage therapist in Dubai: about AED 1,100 plus a USD 240 exam, then AED 1,000 a year when a facility activates the licence. Requirements and steps.
February 24, 2026Trade & Professional
Starting a Business in Dubai as a Foreigner: Rules, Costs & Steps
Foreigners can own 100% of a Dubai company. License-only free zone setup from about AED 5,500; with one visa AED 12,000 to 18,000; mainland AED 15,000 to 25,000.
January 24, 2026Getting Started
Minimum Investment to Start a Business in Dubai (2026 Cost Breakdown)
A UAE free zone licence from AED 5,750 is the lowest legal entry point; Dubai mainland starts at AED 10,999. What each figure covers, and what it leaves out.
January 21, 2026Getting Started
2026 Dubai Mainland Company Formation Cost — Government + Consultant Fees
A Dubai mainland license alone costs about AED 12,000 to 15,000; with one investor visa and a basic office, AED 18,000 to 28,000. Every government fee, itemised.
January 20, 2026Costs & Fees