How to Open a Supermarket or Grocery Store in Dubai (2026 Guide)

Key Highlights Grocery store and supermarket are two separate DET business classifications. Choosing the wrong one at the activity selection stage triggers a rejection at the Dubai Municipality Food Safety clearance stage. You need a commercial trade license from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) plus mandatory Dubai Municipality Food Safety clearance before your […]
How to Start a Travel Agency in Dubai, UAE (2026 Guide)

Key Highlights Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, its third consecutive record-breaking year, making it one of the world’s most active travel markets. Travel agencies in Dubai require a Tourism License, one of six official UAE business license categories, covering activities like inbound, outbound, and appointed general agents for airlines. Under Federal […]