How to Start a Babysitting or Nanny Services Business in Dubai (2026)
Key Highlights Dubai’s expat population stands at approximately 92%, driving year-round demand for professional, licensed childcare services across the city. Starting a babysitting or nanny services business in Dubai requires a Professional License from DET or a UAE free zone authority. No exceptions. A nanny recruitment agency requires MOHRE approval on top of a trade […]
How to Launch a Pet Care Business in Dubai: Licenses, Approvals and Setup Steps (2026)
Key Highlights Dubai’s pet care sector serves over 2 million animals nationwide, with a market exceeding USD 360 million. Launching a pet care business in Dubai requires approvals from three separate authorities: DET, Dubai Municipality, and MOCCAE. 100% foreign ownership is available on the Dubai mainland for most pet care activities. No local sponsor is […]
How to Start a Laundry Business in Dubai: Complete 2026 Guide
Key Highlights The UAE home and laundry care market is projected to grow from USD 1,019.1 million in 2024 to USD 1,632.6 million by 2033, at a 5.38% compound annual rate. A mainland trade license is required to serve walk-in customers in Dubai. 100% foreign ownership is permitted with no local sponsor needed. Dubai Municipality […]
How to Start a Cleaning Services Company in Dubai (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights The UAE cleaning services market is valued at USD 2.10 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.23 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.90% between 2026 and 2034. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, 100% foreign ownership is now permitted for cleaning companies on the Dubai mainland, […]
How to Start an EV Charging Station Business in Dubai (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Key Highlights DEWA issued its first-ever Independent Charge Point Operator licenses in October 2024, formally opening Dubai’s EV charging market to private entrepreneurs for the first time. All EV charging stations in Dubai require mandatory DEWA approval under Directive No. 1 of 2017, regardless of size, location, or business type. UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 81 […]
How to Start a Waste Management Company in Dubai (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Key Highlights Dubai’s Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2021-2041 has a total budget of AED 74.5 billion, with AED 70.5 billion expected as a direct private sector contribution. 100% foreign ownership is permitted for waste management companies on the Dubai mainland under Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021, as amended. You need both a DET trade […]
How to Start a Solar Energy Company in Dubai, UAE (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights Only DEWA-enrolled contractors can execute Shams Dubai solar installation contracts, and enrollment requires a valid mainland trade license first. Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 targets 75% clean energy by 2050, backed by an AED 50 billion investment, with 5,000 MW solar capacity targeted by 2030. Free zone companies cannot directly provide solar installation […]
How to Start a Cold Storage Business in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Key Highlights Dubai’s cold storage market is projected to grow from USD 3.15 billion in 2025 to USD 7.65 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 10.8%, according to Grand View Research. Cold storage in Dubai requires a Commercial License under the Transport, Shipping, and Storage group, plus mandatory Dubai Municipality Food Safety Department clearance […]
How to Open a Warehousing Business in Dubai Free Zone: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Key Highlights UAE free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation, and 0-5% customs tariffs on most goods. Dubai free zone warehouse licenses are issued within 14 working days of document submission. Goods stored in a free zone for re-export attract zero UAE customs duty. Duty applies only on UAE mainland entry. Dubai hosts […]
How to Launch a Corporate Travel Management Company in Dubai (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights Two mandatory approvals are required: a DET trade license AND a Tourism Service Provider approval; both apply regardless of jurisdiction. Free zone setup starts from AED 11,900/year at IFZA, with licenses issued in 1 to 3 working days. UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 now allows free zone companies to serve mainland […]