Water Desalination, Refining and Distribution (Desalination Plant) licence in the UAE
Water Desalination, Refining and Distribution (Desalination Plant) 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.
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-02399
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 3600002
What the authority says
Stations and refineries that carry out evaporation and condensation operations and other operations for the purpose of removing salinity from seawater or other saline water by way of reverse osmosis and producing water suitable for drinking, irrigation, or for other commercial and industrial uses.
Ajman Free Zone official activity list · 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 | Listed | CodeAM-02399 | Licence typeIndustrial | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityWarehouse, Land |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code3600002 | 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
- 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
- 3600002
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-02399 facilities
- Warehouse, Land
Free zone or mainland
- Ajman Free Zone lists this activity; check IFZA directly if you need a Dubai free-zone address on the licence.
- 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.
- Ajman Free Zone allows this activity only on warehouse or land, so a virtual-office package will not carry it.
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.
- ADGM3600002 · Non-Financial (Category B)
Related activities
- Desalination & sewage treatment plants operation & maintenanceDubai mainland (DET)
- Water Desalination Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Wholesale of Water Desalination Equipment and Machinery and Outfit TradingAjman Free Zone
- Water Desalination and Treatment Stations ContractingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Water Resource & Infrastructure Treatment & EnhancementDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Water Desalination, Refining and Distribution (Desalination Plant) 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 Water Desalination, Refining and Distribution (Desalination Plant) with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.