Petrochemical Manufacturing licence in the UAE
Petrochemical Manufacturing 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.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 2011004
What the authority says
Includes manufacturing the two classes of petrochemicals mainly olefins including ethylene and propylene, and the aromatics including benzene and toluene by deriving from petroleum, it involves producing olefins and aromatics in oil refineries by fluid catalytic cracking of petroleum fractions, also producing olefins in chemical plants by steam cracking of natural gas liquids, and aromatics by catalytic reforming of naphtha.
Invest in Dubai activity reference · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code2011004 | Licence typeIndustrial | 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
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- 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.
Related activities
- Petrochemicals TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Petrochemical Engineering ConsultancyAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Sulfur ManufacturingDubai mainland (DET)
- Water Treatment & Purification Chemicals ManufacturingDubai mainland (DET)
- Composed Industrial Chemicals ManufacturingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Gas Liquefaction and Bottling ManufacturingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Petrochemical Manufacturing 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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