Navigate the
Global Gateway.
Dubai is one of the most visited cities in the world. As a thriving tourist destination, the travel sector offers unparalleled opportunities for outbound, inbound, and agency operations.
Types of Tourism Licenses
Select the license that fits your business model. Dubai offers three specialized categories for the travel sector.
Outbound Tour Operator
Permits companies to organize outbound trips. Helpful for businesses working inside and outside the UAE to assist people visiting other countries.
Inbound Tour Operator
Allows holders to organize inbound tourist trips for visitors. Permits the organization of global conferences, exhibitions, and local events.
Travel Agent License
For service agents to open an agency. Holders can sell air tickets and offer visit visas to customers globally.
Apply for Your
Tourism License.
Trade Name Submission
Submit your desired company name to the Department of Economic Development (DED) at the Tasheel Center.
Initial Approval
Obtain initial approval to form a company from the DED. This involves signatures from all participants on the DED forms.
Site Inspection
DED officers will conduct a site inspection of your office premises. You must provide a location map and proper office details.
LLC Agreement
Draft the LLC agreement through a legal translator and get it verified by a public notary.
Notary Signing
All partners or authorized attorneys must attend the notary to sign the court agreement.
Tenancy Agreement
Prepare and finalize the tenancy agreement for your inspected office space.
License Issuance
Submit final documents, pay the required fees, and receive your tourism license in Dubai, UAE.
Requirements & Documentation
Obtaining a tourism license requires specific vetting, including a clean criminal record and technical feasibility studies to ensure service quality.