Dry Cleaning Services licence in the UAE
Dry Cleaning Services licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 9601005
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-03454
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 9601005
What the authority says
Includes shops which offer clothes washing, cleaning and ironing services by using steam powered machines. Included also are dry-cleaning services. These laundries also undertake washing and cleaning bed sheets, curtains, blankets, carpets etc.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code9601005 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-03454 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityWarehouse, Retail unit |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code9601005 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
Updated
Open guide - Ajman Free ZoneLower cost, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 5,555
Updated
Open guide - Dubai mainland (DET)Onshore trading rights, Ejari premisesFrom, no visaAED 14,000
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Additional conditions
- Ajman Free Zone ISIC code
- 9601005
Facility and premises restrictions
- IFZA (Dubai) 9601005 premises
- Retail Space
- IFZA (Dubai) 9601005 note
- Retail Space
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03454 facilities
- Warehouse, Retail unit
Free zone or mainland
- Both IFZA in Dubai and Ajman Free Zone list this activity, so the choice is a Dubai licence address against a lower package cost.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
- Ajman Free Zone allows this activity only on warehouse or retail unit, so a virtual-office package will not carry it.
- IFZA (Dubai) notes: Retail Space
- IFZA (Dubai) records a premises requirement: Retail Space.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- ADGM9601005 · Retail (Category C)
- DMCC9301-03 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone9601.97
Related activities
- Carpet CleaningIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Laundry & Dry Cleaning Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Auto Seats CleaningIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Dry Ice Blast CleaningDubai mainland (DET)
- Laundry ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Clothes WashingAjman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Dry Cleaning Services licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Dry Cleaning Services with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.