Hotel Management licence in the UAE
Hotel Management 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)
- 8211001
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-03321
What the authority says
Includes managing hotels owned by others and licensed by the competent authorities, involving, supplying the personnel who carry out the duties and responsibilities, provided that the prevailing laws and regulations are observed.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code8211001 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-03321 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Not verifiedWe hold no DET activity catalogue | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
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
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Open guide - Ajman Free ZoneLower cost, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 5,555
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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
- 8211001
Facility and premises restrictions
- IFZA (Dubai) 8211001 note
- Business Plan Required
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03321 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03321 extra documents
- Approval / Permit from Tourism Department
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.
- We hold no Dubai DET record for this activity, so treat mainland as unverified here rather than unavailable.
- IFZA (Dubai) notes: Business Plan Required
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.
- ADGM5591 · Non-Financial (Category B)
- DMCC7499-15 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone8211.95
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- Collateral Management ServicesIFZA (Dubai)
- Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activitiesAjman Free Zone · Ajman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Hotel Management 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.
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