Meydan Free Zone Setup — Premium Dubai Address, No Office Required
Meydan Free Zone delivers a prestigious Nad Al Sheba (Dubai) address starting from 14,500 AED, with no physical office required. Ideal for consultants, marketing agencies and holding structures who want a Dubai address without overhead.
What is Meydan Free Zone?
Meydan Free Zone is a Dubai government Free Zone located in Nad Al Sheba, home to the iconic Meydan racecourse. It is a premium-positioned, low-overhead Free Zone optimised for service businesses that don’t need a physical office.
Meydan grants 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, full profit repatriation and a Dubai postal address suitable for invoices, contracts and bank applications.
Meydan Activities
Meydan covers 1,500+ activities. It is particularly strong for consulting, marketing, holding and IT services.
Management Consulting
Strategy, operations, HR, marketing, financial and IT consulting. Perfect for senior consultants and fractional executives.
Marketing & Media
Digital marketing, brand consulting, content creation, PR, social media management and creative services.
Holding Companies
Holding company for IP, subsidiaries or investments. Single shareholder allowed, no minimum capital, no audit (unless QFZP).
IT & Tech Services
Software development, web design, IT consultancy, e-commerce management and SaaS reseller activities.
Meydan Cost Overview & Visa Quotas
Meydan is positioned between IFZA (cheapest) and DMCC (premium). Below are 2026 ranges.
- License-only (0 visa) — Starting from 14,500 AED per year.
- License + 1 visa — Starting from 19,500 AED all-in.
- License + 2 visas — Starting from 23,500 AED all-in.
- License + 3 visas — Starting from 27,500 AED all-in.
- Visa quotas — up to 3 visas standard, more with upgraded office package.
- Office requirement — NO physical office needed. Virtual office included.
Banking Access & Best Fit
Why Meydan works — and where it might not.
- Banking access — good with digital banks (WIO, Mashreq NEOBiz) and improving with tier-1 banks for senior-profile applicants.
- Best for — senior consultants, marketing professionals, IT consultancies, single-shareholder holding companies, founders wanting a prestigious Dubai address with no office.
- Not ideal for — trading-heavy or commodities firms (DMCC fits better) and large-team SMEs needing 6+ visas (DMCC or JAFZA).
- Compliance — audit not required unless claiming QFZP. Our accounting team can advise.
Meydan FAQ
Is Meydan a real Dubai address?
Yes — your registered address is in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, at the Meydan complex. Banks, suppliers and clients recognise it as a legitimate Dubai address.
Can I really skip the physical office?
Yes. Meydan includes a virtual office (smart desk / business centre) in your license. You don’t need to rent a physical workspace to keep your Free Zone license active.
How long does Meydan setup take?
3-5 working days for the license. Add 10-15 working days for visa stamping. Whole package: 1-2 weeks.
Is Meydan a Designated Free Zone for QFZP?
Meydan companies are eligible for QFZP if they meet qualifying activity, substance and audit requirements. Note: holding companies and pure service consulting can qualify on different routes; we assess each case via our accounting team.
Compare with other zones on our Free Zones hub or see the Free Zone formation process.
Get Your Meydan Quote
Tell us your activity and visa needs — we’ll reply within 24h with a fixed Meydan package.