Tourism License Dubai
Launch a travel agency, tour operator or other tourism business in Dubai.
Typical range
AED 15,000 to 35,000
License & government approval range
- Typical timeline
- 2-4 weeks (depends on approvals)
- Best for
- Travel agencies, tour operators and holiday-home operators
- Authority
- Dubai tourism regulator
- License & government approval range
- AED 15,000–35,000
About Tourism License Dubai
Tourism activities in Dubai are regulated by the tourism authority, with extra approvals for travel agencies, tour operators and similar businesses.
We prepare your application, line up the extra requirements and take you to a licensed, trading business.
Specialist approvals
Tourism-specific requirements are handled for you.
Activity guidance
We match you to the correct tourism activity.
Complete setup
Licence, office and immigration file together.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Sector
Tourism
Designed for approved travel, tourism and related business activities.
Authority
Activity-specific
Tourism businesses may require approval from the relevant tourism authority in addition to business licensing.
Approvals
Additional
Tourism activities can involve sector-specific requirements beyond standard company formation.
Model
Service-led
Suitable for businesses arranging travel, tours and approved tourism services.
Is this right for you?
Who is a tourism licence for?
Travel agencies
Tour operators
Tourism service providers
Holiday and travel businesses
Companies offering approved tourism-related activities
Set up for a regulated sector
Tourism businesses can involve additional licensing and approval requirements because of the nature of the activities and services provided.
The correct setup begins by identifying the exact tourism activity before determining the company structure and supporting approvals.
- Identify the tourism activity
- Review authority requirements
- Prepare company documentation
- Arrange required premises
- Complete licensing and sector approvals
Understand the full approval path
Tourism licensing can involve requirements beyond the basic trade licence. Planning the complete approval path early helps avoid delays after incorporation.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Business activity
Clearly define the tourism, travel or tour-related activity the company intends to conduct.
Company documents
- Passport copies
- Shareholder details
- Manager information
- Proposed company name
Premises
The required office or commercial premises depend on the selected activity and authority requirements.
Sector approvals
Additional tourism authority documents, approvals or guarantees may apply depending on the activity.
What is included
- Tourism activity selection
- Trade name and initial approval
- Tourism authority application
- Office lease and Ejari
- Tourism and trade licence
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Choose the activity
Travel agency, tour operator or another category.
- 2
Approvals
Trade and tourism authority approvals.
- 3
Premises and MOA
Office and shareholder documents.
- 4
Licence
Your tourism licence is issued.
Important to know
Before you proceed
Tourism activities are not all the same
Travel agency, tour operation and other tourism activities can have different approval requirements.
Additional approvals may apply
The tourism regulator can impose requirements beyond the basic company licence.
Premises requirements vary
The office setup should be confirmed before signing a long-term lease.
Plan the full operating model
Staffing, insurance, supplier relationships and customer-facing requirements should be considered alongside licensing.
Questions, answered
Can't find what you need? Message us and a consultant will reply.
Ask on WhatsAppSome tourism activities require a deposit or guarantee. We confirm the requirement for your activity before you start.
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