Smoking & Tobacco Heating Devices Trading licence in the UAE
Smoking & Tobacco Heating Devices Trading 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)
- 4723002
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes reselling of smoking pipes, pipe holders, narghiles (water pipe), lighters, ash trays, match boxes, tobacco boxes and other smokers’ requisites also, it involves narghiles renting, also, the devices for electrically heating rolled or powdered tobacco by thermal contact in order to inhale and exhale it to simulate smoking.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code4723002 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalRequired after the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| 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
Updated
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A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Third-party approvals
Department of Public Health and Safety
After licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
The activity requires approval from the Public Health & Safety Department- Dubai Municipality, and this will be after the license is issued for the first time. The client must apply for approval after the license is issued. He must access Hub.dm.gov.ae > business services > public health & safety > Apply for a Smoking Area and Tobacco Selling Permit https://hub.dm.gov.ae/link/servicedetails?ServiceCode=3553 Permit to Sell Tobacco and Smoking Equipment and Accessories Requirements: A copy of the trade name reservation certificate (from IFZA) A copy of Ejari contract (ULA) will be required (dedicated office space) issued from IFZA • Submit the service application form and the required documents to [email protected] • Receive Dubai Municipality's reply (Approved/Rejected/To be Amended or Completed) within 5 working days maximum from submission date to review and complete it. • Receive the permit by email if the application is approved. The approval is free of charge and renewable every year.
Free zone or mainland
- IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes.
- We hold no Dubai DET record for this activity, so treat mainland as unverified here rather than unavailable.
- At least one catalogue row carries a third-party approval flag without naming the stage — confirm with the authority before you commit to dates.
Related activities
- Electronic Cards, Payment Devices and Spare Parts TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Filters & Purification Devices TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Tobacco & Cigarettes TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Tobacco TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Water Cooling & Heating Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Cigarettes and Tobacco and its Products Trading - Import & ExportAjman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Smoking & Tobacco Heating Devices Trading 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?
At least one catalogue row carries a third-party approval flag. Confirm the current requirement with the authority before you promise a date.
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