Short Term Retail Operator licence in the UAE
Short Term Retail Operator 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)
- 4789006
What the authority says
Includes firms offering retail windows in retail outlets for sellers for short terms, the operator should obtain the required permits, as well as being responsible for compliance of sellers with the prevailing laws and regulations in Dubai.
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 | Code4789006 | 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
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.
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.
- Meydan Free Zone4789.99
- SPC Free Zone4789.99
Related activities
- Publications and Stationery Selling KioskAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Recreational Course OperatorDubai mainland (DET)
- Out Bound Tour OperatorIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Short Messages ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- In Bound Tour OperatorIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Short Term Retail Operator 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 Short Term Retail Operator with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.