# Mechanical & engineering equipment trading business activities in the UAE

> 133 activities the Dubai DET catalogue files under its “Mechanical & engineering equipment trading” group. Of them, IFZA (Dubai) lists 91, Ajman Free Zone 19 and Dubai mainland (DET) 133. All three routes list 17 of these 133 activities. Only the mainland lists 40. 13 activities need an outside approval before the licence issues.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/groups/mechanical-and-engineering-equipment-trading
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Activities: 133
- IFZA (Dubai): 91
- Ajman Free Zone: 19
- Dubai mainland (DET): 133

## 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 133 are DET Commercial licences. 13 activities need an outside approval before the licence issues.

| Activity | DET code | Approval | IFZA | Ajman FZ | Mainland | Same name at |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Agricultural Equipment & Accessories Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/agricultural-equipment-and-accessories-trading) | 4773701 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Agricultural Equipment & Machinery Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/agricultural-equipment-and-machinery-spare-parts-trading) | 4773702 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Agricultural Tractors & Machinery Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/agricultural-tractors-and-machinery-trading) | 4773714 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Air-Condition Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/air-condition-trading) | 4759008 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Aircraft Spare Parts & Components Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/aircraft-spare-parts-and-components-trading) | 4773708 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Airline Inflight Products Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/airline-inflight-products-trading) | 4690006 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Airport Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/airport-equipment-trading) | 4773710 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Alternative Energy Equipment and Accessories Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/alternative-energy-equipment-and-accessories-trading) | 4773918 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Animal & Poultry Farms Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/animal-and-poultry-farms-equipment-trading) | 4773616 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Aquarium & Display Cases Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/aquarium-and-display-cases-trading) | 4773948 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Astronomy, Earthquakes & Meteorology Monitoring Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/astronomy-earthquakes-and-meteorology-monitoring-equipment-trading) | 4773910 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Auto Washing Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/auto-washing-equipment-trading) | 4773933 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Automatic Gates & Barriers & Components Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/automatic-gates-and-barriers-and-components-trading) | 4773943 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Bakeries & Flour Mills Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/bakeries-and-flour-mills-equipment-trading) | 4773605 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Beauty & Personal Care Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/beauty-and-personal-care-equipment-trading) | 4773925 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Blast Furnaces & Smelters Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/blast-furnaces-and-smelters-trading) | 4773610 | — | — | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Bricks Making Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/bricks-making-equipment-trading) | 4773603 | — | — | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Building Cleaning Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/building-cleaning-equipment-trading) | 4773929 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Calculators & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/calculators-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4741001 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Car Parking Systems & Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/car-parking-systems-and-equipment-trading) | 4773969 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Carbon Control Systems Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/carbon-control-systems-trading) | 4773618 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Catering Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/catering-equipment-trading) | 4773927 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Central Ventilators & Air Filters Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/central-ventilators-and-air-filters-trading) | 4773516 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [City Cleaning Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/city-cleaning-equipment-trading) | 4773928 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Cleanroom Systems Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cleanroom-systems-trading) | 4773951 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Construction Equipment & Machinery Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/construction-equipment-and-machinery-spare-parts-trading) | 4773615 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Construction Equipment & Machinery Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/construction-equipment-and-machinery-trading) | 4773703 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Control System, Command and Control Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/control-system-command-and-control-trading) | 4659320 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Directed Energy Weapons Spare Parts Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/directed-energy-weapons-spare-parts-trade) | 4659988 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Directed Energy Weapons Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/directed-energy-weapons-trade) | 4659987 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Disinfecting Booths & Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/disinfecting-booths-and-equipment-trading) | 4773976 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Diving Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/diving-equipment-trading) | 4763001 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Electric Vehicles Charging Stations & Systems & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/electric-vehicles-charging-stations-and-systems-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4742005 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Electronic Precision Instruments Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/electronic-precision-instruments-trading) | 4773966 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Engineering Designing Instruments Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/engineering-designing-instruments-trading) | 4773945 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Engines & Machinery Spare Parts Trading.](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/engines-and-machinery-spare-parts-trading) | 4773609 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Environment Protection Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/environment-protection-equipment-trading) | 4773931 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Fire Fighting & Safety Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/fire-fighting-and-safety-equipment-trading) | 4773916 | — | — | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Franking Machines Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/franking-machines-trading) | 4773955 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Garden Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/garden-equipment-trading) | 4773939 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Gliders, Sailplanes & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gliders-sailplanes-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4773716 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Global Positioning Systems (G.P.S) Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/global-positioning-systems-g-p-s-trading) | 4773953 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Handling, Loading & lifting Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/handling-loading-and-lifting-equipment-trading) | 4773706 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Heavy & Light Aircrafts & Helicopters Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/heavy-and-light-aircrafts-and-helicopters-trading) | 4659306 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Heavy Equipment & Machinery Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/heavy-equipment-and-machinery-spare-parts-trading) | 4773514 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Heavy Military Weapons Spare Parts Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/heavy-military-weapons-spare-parts-trade) | 4659983 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Heavy Military Weapons Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/heavy-military-weapons-trade) | 4659982 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Industrial Plant Equipment & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/industrial-plant-equipment-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4773602 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Inspection & Testing Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/inspection-and-testing-equipment-trading) | 4773949 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Irrigation Equipment & Requisites Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/irrigation-equipment-and-requisites-trading) | 4773944 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Kids Rides & Games Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/kids-rides-and-games-trading) | 4764002 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Laser & Fireworks Show Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/laser-and-fireworks-show-equipment-trading) | 4773515 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Laundry & Dry Cleaning Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/laundry-and-dry-cleaning-equipment-trading) | 4773932 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Life Saving Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/life-saving-equipment-trading) | 4773971 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Lifts, Escalators & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/lifts-escalators-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4773942 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Light Aircrafts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/light-aircrafts-trading) | 4773715 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Light Military Weapons Spare Parts Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/light-military-weapons-spare-parts-trade) | 4773968 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Light Military Weapons Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/light-military-weapons-trade) | 4659979 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Lighting Equipment & Requisites Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/lighting-equipment-and-requisites-trading) | 4773509 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Lighting Weapons Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/lighting-weapons-trade) | 4659959 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Machinery And Equipment For Extracting Non-Oil Resources Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/machinery-and-equipment-for-extracting-non-oil-resources-trading) | 4659992 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Magnetic Technology Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/magnetic-technology-equipment-trading) | 4773956 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Measuring & Control Systems Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/measuring-and-control-systems-trading) | 4773608 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Meat & Fish Processing Equipment & Machinery Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/meat-and-fish-processing-equipment-and-machinery-trading) | 4773947 | — | — | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Medical, Surgical Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/medical-surgical-equipment-trading) | 4773940 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Medium Military Weapons Spare Parts Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/medium-military-weapons-spare-parts-trade) | 4659981 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Medium Military Weapons Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/medium-military-weapons-trade) | 4659980 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Metal Constructional Ropes Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metal-constructional-ropes-trading) | 4659964 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Military Aircrafts Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-aircrafts-spare-parts-trading) | 4659316 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Military Aircrafts Trading and its parts](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-aircrafts-trading-and-its-parts) | 4659315 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Military Autonomous Systems Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-autonomous-systems-trade) | 4659991 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Military Aviation Training Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-aviation-training-equipment-trading) | 4659984 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Military Explosive Devices Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-explosive-devices-trading) | 4659135 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Military Reality-based Training and its spare parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-reality-based-training-and-its-spare-parts-trading) | 4659985 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Military Robotics & Control Systems Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-robotics-and-control-systems-trade) | 4659986 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Military Unmanned Aircraft Trade and its parts](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-unmanned-aircraft-trade-and-its-parts) | 4659319 | — | — | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm) |
| [Mind Abilities Development Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/mind-abilities-development-equipment-trading) | 4773988 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Missiles Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/missiles-trading) | 4659321 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Monetary & Banking Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/monetary-and-banking-equipment-trading) | 4773952 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Natural Extraction Machinery & Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/natural-extraction-machinery-and-equipment-trading) | 4773705 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [Office Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/office-equipment-trading) | 4773513 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Oil Drilling Rigs & Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/oil-drilling-rigs-and-equipment-trading) | 4773718 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Oilfield & Natural Gas Equipment & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/oilfield-and-natural-gas-equipment-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4773704 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Packing & Packaging Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/packing-and-packaging-equipment-trading) | 4773936 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Painting Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/painting-equipment-trading) | 4773604 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Pest Control Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/pest-control-equipment-trading) | 4773938 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Petrol Station Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/petrol-station-equipment-trading) | 4773617 | — | — | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Photographic Processing Equipment & Requisites Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/photographic-processing-equipment-and-requisites-trading) | 4773950 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Plate Heat Exchangers Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/plate-heat-exchangers-trading) | 4773957 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Ports & Marine Guide Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ports-and-marine-guide-equipment-trading) | 4773707 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/power-generation-transmission-and-distribution-equipment-trading) | 4773504 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Printing Machinery Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/printing-machinery-trading) | 4773613 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Pumps, Engines, Valves & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/pumps-engines-valves-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4773503 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Radiation Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/radiation-equipment-trading) | 4773970 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Radio, TV Stations, Cinema & Theater Equipment Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/radio-tv-stations-cinema-and-theater-equipment-trade) | 4742002 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Refrigeration & Cold Storage Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/refrigeration-and-cold-storage-equipment-trading) | 4773505 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Retail sale of Hydropanels](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/retail-sale-of-hydropanels) | 4773621 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| [Satellite Receiving Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/satellite-receiving-equipment-trading) | 4652005 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Scientific & Laboratory Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/scientific-and-laboratory-equipment-trading) | 4773919 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Sea Cleaning Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sea-cleaning-equipment-trading) | 4773930 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Security Systems & Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/security-systems-and-equipment-trading) | 4773954 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Sewing Machines & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sewing-machines-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4773607 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Ship & Boats Spare Parts & Components Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ship-and-boats-spare-parts-and-components-trading) | 4763007 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Ships & Boats Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ships-and-boats-trading) | 4763006 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Shop Fittings Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/shop-fittings-trading) | 4773935 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Simulation Equipment & Systems Trading & Maintenance](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/simulation-equipment-and-systems-trading-and-maintenance) | 4773620 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Smelters & Furnaces Refractory Materials Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/smelters-and-furnaces-refractory-materials-trading) | 4690005 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Spinning & Weaving Equipment & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/spinning-and-weaving-equipment-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4773606 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Sports Fields & Gymnasium Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sports-fields-and-gymnasium-equipment-trading) | 4763010 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Structural Wire Rope Systems Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/structural-wire-rope-systems-trading) | 4773619 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Telecommunications Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/telecommunications-equipment-trading) | 4741021 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Tracking Equipment & Objects & Space Technology Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/tracking-equipment-and-objects-and-space-technology-trading) | 4773977 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Trade in military ammunition and parts](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trade-in-military-ammunition-and-parts) | 4659969 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Trade of Machines and Equipment for Military Factories](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trade-of-machines-and-equipment-for-military-factories) | 4659218 | — | — | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm) |
| [Trade of Military Equipment Spare Parts.](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trade-of-military-equipment-spare-parts) | 4659989 | — | — | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm) |
| [Trading And Renting Vending Machines](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-and-renting-vending-machines) | 4773926 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [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) |
| [Trading of Land and Navy Military Training Devices and Equipment](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-of-land-and-navy-military-training-devices-and-equipment) | 4659990 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Trading of Military Equipment](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-of-military-equipment) | 4659960 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Trading of Military Ship and Accessories](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-of-military-ship-and-accessories) | 4659317 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Trading of Military Ships Spare Parts](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-of-military-ships-spare-parts) | 4659318 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Trading of Missile Launch Control Devices, Warning and Test Equipment and Related Systems](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-of-missile-launch-control-devices-warning-and-test-equipment-and-related-systems) | 4659136 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Trains & Railways Construction & Fabrication Equipment Trading & Maintenance](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trains-and-railways-construction-and-fabrication-equipment-trading-and-maintenance) | 4773717 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Trains Spare Parts & Components Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trains-spare-parts-and-components-trading) | 4773709 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Typewriters, Photocopiers & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/typewriters-photocopiers-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4741002 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drone) Exporting, Selling & Maintenance & Spare Parts](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/unmanned-aerial-vehicles-drone-exporting-selling-and-maintenance-and-spare-parts) | 4773713 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Visual Recorded Media Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/visual-recorded-media-trading) | 4762003 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Water Cooling & Heating Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/water-cooling-and-heating-equipment-trading) | 4773612 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Water Desalination Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/water-desalination-equipment-trading) | 4773611 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Water Treatment & Purification Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/water-treatment-and-purification-equipment-trading) | 4773614 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Well Drilling Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/well-drilling-equipment-trading) | 4773937 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Wholesale of Radar Devices Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wholesale-of-radar-devices-trading) | 4652015 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| [Wireless Telecommunications Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wireless-telecommunications-equipment-trading) | 4741010 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| [Workshop Equipment, Machinery & Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/workshop-equipment-machinery-and-spare-parts-trading) | 4773601 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |

## 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 “Mechanical & engineering equipment trading”. An activity appears here when its guide carries that DET code.

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

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