Tourism LicenseTourism licence in Dubai
Dubai is one of the world's most visited cities, and its tourism sector is regulated closely. Travel agencies, tour operators and visitor-facing businesses need a tourism licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism.
We prepare the application, gather the approvals the activity needs and coordinate the office and staffing requirements.
Types of tourism licence
- Inbound tour operator
Organises tours, transfers and activities for visitors coming to the UAE.
- Outbound tour operator
Arranges trips for UAE residents travelling abroad.
- Travel agency
Sells air tickets, hotel bookings and visa assistance.
- Hospitality
Hotels, hotel apartments and holiday home operators.
Documents usually required
- Completed application form
- Passport and visa copies of the owners
- Attested qualifications of the manager
- Good conduct certificates
- Civil aviation NOC, for ticketing
- Registered office lease
How to obtain a tourism licence
- Choose the tourism activity and legal form
- Reserve the trade name and obtain initial approval
- Lease an office that meets the authority's standards
- Obtain external approvals and NOCs
- Appoint a qualified manager
- Pay the fees and receive the licence