# Transport, shipping and storage business activities in the UAE

> 39 activities the Dubai DET catalogue files under its “Transport, shipping and storage” group. Of them, IFZA (Dubai) lists 12, Ajman Free Zone 8 and Dubai mainland (DET) 39. All three routes list 3 of these 39 activities. Only the mainland lists 22. 7 activities need an outside approval before the licence issues.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/groups/transport-shipping-and-storage
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Activities: 39
- IFZA (Dubai): 12
- Ajman Free Zone: 8
- Dubai mainland (DET): 39

## 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. DET licence types: Commercial and Professional. 7 activities need an outside approval before the licence issues.

| Activity | DET code | Approval | IFZA | Ajman FZ | Mainland | Same name at |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Aircraft & Requisites Leasing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/aircraft-and-requisites-leasing) | 7730020 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Airport Equipment & Aircraft Spare Parts Storage Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/airport-equipment-and-aircraft-spare-parts-storage-services) | 5210010 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Auto Warehousing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/auto-warehousing) | 5210009 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Cargo Containers Rental](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cargo-containers-rental) | 7730025 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Cargo Loading & Unloading Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cargo-loading-and-unloading-services) | 5224001 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Cold Storage](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cold-storage) | 5210004 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Customs Broker](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/customs-broker) | 5229004 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Educational & Recreational Tours Organizing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/educational-and-recreational-tours-organizing) | 7912006 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Freight Transport within Open Markets & Designated Areas](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/freight-transport-within-open-markets-and-designated-areas) | 4923022 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Gas and Petroleum Materials Storing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gas-and-petroleum-materials-storing) | 5210003 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm) |
| [Goods Packaging Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/goods-packaging-services) | 5224005 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Ground Services for Non-commercial Aircrafts](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ground-services-for-non-commercial-aircrafts) | 5223010 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Helicopter Rental](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/helicopter-rental) | 5110002 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm), [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc) |
| [In Bound Tour Operator](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/in-bound-tour-operator) | 7912004 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Interurban Boats services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/interurban-boats-services) | 5011002 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Logistic Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/logistic-services) | 5229013 | Prior approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Management & Operation of Seaports & Airports & Leasing of Ports Equipment](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/management-and-operation-of-seaports-and-airports-and-leasing-of-ports-equipment) | 5222101 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Management of Transport and Delivery Orders through Online Platforms and Smart Apps](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/management-of-transport-and-delivery-orders-through-online-platforms-and-smart-apps) | 5221014 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Marine Locomotives and Lighters Renting](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/marine-locomotives-and-lighters-renting) | 7730018 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| [Offshore Mobile accommodation Platforms Rental](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/offshore-mobile-accommodation-platforms-rental) | 6810002 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Out Bound Tour Operator](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/out-bound-tour-operator) | 7912005 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | [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) |
| [Overland Boats & Jet Skis Transport & Towing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/overland-boats-and-jet-skis-transport-and-towing) | 5221008 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Passenger Transport by Luxury Motor Vehicles](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/passenger-transport-by-luxury-motor-vehicles) | 4922004 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Passenger Transport services by Taxi Aircraft](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/passenger-transport-services-by-taxi-aircraft) | 5110003 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Passenger transportation service via phone, electronic platforms or smart applications](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/passenger-transportation-service-via-phone-electronic-platforms-or-smart-applications) | 4922013 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Passengers Transport by Vehicles via E-services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/passengers-transport-by-vehicles-via-e-services) | 4922010 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Passengers Transportation via Buses on International Lines](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/passengers-transportation-via-buses-on-international-lines) | 4922001 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Passengers Transportation via Tourist Buses](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/passengers-transportation-via-tourist-buses) | 4922007 | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| [Petroleum Products Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/petroleum-products-transport) | 4923004 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [School Transport](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/school-transport) | 4922008 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Sea Freight & Passengers Charters](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sea-freight-and-passengers-charters) | 5012003 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Self Storage Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/self-storage-services) | 5210005 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan), [SPC Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/spc) |
| [Ship Charter](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/ship-charter) | 7730016 | 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) |
| [Shipping Lines of Freight & Passengers Transportation](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/shipping-lines-of-freight-and-passengers-transportation) | 5011001 | Prior approval | ✓ | — | ✓ | [DMCC](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc), [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Small Boats Passenger Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/small-boats-passenger-services) | 5021001 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Storage In Silos](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/storage-in-silos) | 5210001 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Storing in Public Storehouses](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/storing-in-public-storehouses) | 5210002 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | [ADGM](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/adgm) |
| [Transportation of passengers by autonomous taxis](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/transportation-of-passengers-by-autonomous-taxis) | 4922014 | — | — | — | ✓ | [Meydan Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/meydan) |
| [Warehousing and storage](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/warehousing-and-storage) | 5210007 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | [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 “Transport, shipping and storage”. An activity appears here when its guide carries that DET code.

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

## Related

- [All business activities and groups](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities)
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