# Laboratories business activities in the UAE

> 19 activities the Dubai DET catalogue files under its “Laboratories” group. Of them, IFZA (Dubai) lists 1, Ajman Free Zone 5 and Dubai mainland (DET) 19. No activity here is listed by all three routes. Only the mainland lists 13. 1 activity needs an outside approval before the licence issues.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/groups/laboratories
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Activities: 19
- IFZA (Dubai): 1
- Ajman Free Zone: 5
- Dubai mainland (DET): 19

## Activities in this group

A tick means that route's own catalogue lists the activity. Same name at: other zone catalogues naming it, a name match rather than an equivalence. All 19 are DET Professional licences. 1 activity needs an outside approval before the licence issues.

| Activity | DET code | Approval | IFZA | Ajman FZ | Mainland | Same name at |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Agricultural Laboratory](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/agricultural-laboratory) | 7120023 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Building Inspection Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/building-inspection-services) | 7120028 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Chemical and Biological Analysis Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/chemical-and-biological-analysis-lab) | 7120002 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| [Diamond & Precious Gemstones Testing Laboratory](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/diamond-and-precious-gemstones-testing-laboratory) | 7120029 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Environmental Testing & Inspection Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/environmental-testing-and-inspection-services) | 7120030 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Fire Causes Inspection](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/fire-causes-inspection) | 7120016 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Foundation & Piling Testing Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/foundation-and-piling-testing-services) | 7120017 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Gaming Quality Assurance Specialized Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gaming-quality-assurance-specialized-services) | 7120039 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Materials Fire Resistance Testing Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/materials-fire-resistance-testing-services) | 7120031 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Mechanical and Physical Tests Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/mechanical-and-physical-tests-lab) | 7120015 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| [Metals and Precious Stones Testing and Analyzing Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metals-and-precious-stones-testing-and-analyzing-lab) | 7120011 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| [Nondestructive Testing Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/nondestructive-testing-services) | 7120020 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Oilfield High Pressure Equipment Testing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/oilfield-high-pressure-equipment-testing) | 7120018 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Products & Materials Transportation Equipment Inspection](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/products-and-materials-transportation-equipment-inspection) | 7120032 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Proficiency Testing Provider Services (PTP)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/proficiency-testing-provider-services-ptp) | 7120038 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Roofs & Scaffolding Support Systems Examination](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/roofs-and-scaffolding-support-systems-examination) | 7120024 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Security Systems Testing and Checking Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/security-systems-testing-and-checking-services) | 7120006 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm) |
| [Storage Environments Temperature Verification Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/storage-environments-temperature-verification-services) | 7120037 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Weights and Measurements Standardization Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/weights-and-measurements-standardization-lab) | 7120005 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |

## Where the grouping comes from

The group is the one the Invest in Dubai (DET) business activity catalogue gives each activity code, under the label “Laboratories”. An activity appears here when its guide carries that DET code.

Licence types in this group: Professional. Catalogue checked 2026-09-05. [DET catalogue](https://app.invest.dubai.ae/search-business-activities)

## Related

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