Performing Arts & Music Festivals licence in the UAE
Performing Arts & Music Festivals 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)
- 9000109
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-06479
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 9000109
What the authority says
Includes establishments which organize and coordinate signature festivals or events the purpose of promoting music, performing arts, musicians and performing artists.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code9000109 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-06479 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code9000109 | 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
- 9000109
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-06479 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
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.
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.
- DMCC9214-18 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone9000.92
Related activities
- Visual Arts FestivalsIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Performing Arts HallDubai mainland (DET)
- Literature FestivalsDubai mainland (DET)
- Music BandAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Art GalleryIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Creative, arts and entertainment activitiesAjman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Performing Arts & Music Festivals 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 Performing Arts & Music Festivals with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.