Pre-built for what you actually do.
DED licence + ministry approvals + ancillary permits, bundled by industry. Activity codes named, itemised AED pricing, realistic timelines, document checklists. Activity-code-to-ministry mapping is YABS's E-E-A-T moat — competitors don't do it.
- Industries covered
- 17
- Cheapest
- AED 16k
- Most complex
- Medical
- Fastest setup
- 5 days
17 industries, ranked by setup complexity.
A YABS industry package is a pre-bundled mainland setup that combines your DED commercial or professional licence with every secondary approval the activity requires — Dubai Municipality food/beauty permits, DHA health cards, RERA registration, KHDA/ADEK pre-approval, Civil Defence kitchen clearance, Dubai Customs Code, Dubai Chamber membership — assembled into one online application with itemised AED pricing. As of Q2 2026, 17 industries are covered.
Restaurant & café
30–60 daysDED + Dubai Municipality food permit + DHA health cards + Civil Defence kitchen approval. From AED 35,000.
Cloud kitchen
21 daysRestaurant subset — Talabat/Deliveroo prep, no front-of-house inspection. Faster route. From AED 28,000.
Salon & spa
21–45 daysDED + Dubai Municipality + DHA permits, gender-segregated rules, sterilization compliance. From AED 22,000.
General trading
7–14 daysMaster commercial licence + Dubai Customs Code + Dubai Chamber. Trade any non-restricted commodity. From AED 28,000.
Event management
7–14 daysDED + DET (Dubai Tourism) + per-event permits via Dubai Police and Municipality. From AED 18,000.
Retail shop
10–21 daysDED commercial + mall lease guidance + payment gateway. Shop fit-out compliance. From AED 20,000.
E-commerce
7–14 daysDED + Ejari requirement (mandatory for e-commerce activity) + payment gateway approval. From AED 16,000.
Medical clinic
60–90 daysDHA Dubai or DOH Abu Dhabi pre-approval + DED + practitioner licensing. Specialty-specific. From AED 45,000.
Construction & contracting
21–45 daysDED industrial + Dubai Municipality classification + Civil Defence + MEP/civil contractor categorisation. From AED 30,000.
Cleaning services
7–14 daysDED + RTA permits if vehicles + MOHRE labour for crew sponsorship. From AED 18,000.
Real estate brokerage
21–45 daysRERA registration + DED + AED 300,000 paid-up capital + brokerage cards. From AED 35,000.
Consultancy
5–10 daysDED professional licence — flexi-desk allowed, lower setup cost. From AED 16,000.
IT services
7–14 daysDED commercial or professional + TDRA approval if telecom-adjacent. From AED 18,000.
Fitness & gym
21–45 daysDED + DHA Dubai sports facility licence + trainer certifications + Civil Defence. From AED 25,000.
Logistics & transport
14–30 daysRTA + DED + Customs registration + vehicle permits. Specific licence per fleet category. From AED 25,000.
Education & training
45–90 daysKHDA Dubai or ADEK Abu Dhabi pre-approval + DED + curriculum filing. From AED 35,000.
Manufacturing
30–60 daysDED industrial + Dubai Municipality + Civil Defence + warehouse compliance. From AED 35,000.
Frequently asked questions
Why do you bundle by industry instead of by licence type?
Because the licence is just one document. A restaurant needs DED commercial + Dubai Municipality food permit + DHA health cards + Civil Defence — four authorities, one outcome. Industry packages bundle the whole stack so nothing gets missed at submission, which is where 1-in-3 generic applications fail.
Do these packages cover both Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Yes for most. Some authorities differ — DHA in Dubai vs DOH in Abu Dhabi for medical, KHDA in Dubai vs ADEK in Abu Dhabi for education, RERA Dubai vs ADREC Abu Dhabi for real estate. Each package page calls out the emirate-specific approval body.
Can I customise a package?
Yes. Every package is a starting point. During the application flow you can add extra activities (DED allows multiple under one licence), additional visas, accounting, banking assistance, or trademark registration. Pricing recalculates in real time at the quote step.
What's the cheapest mainland package?
Consultancy or IT services at around AED 16,000 fully delivered (DED professional licence, flexi-desk, no ministry pre-approval, single visa). Restaurant and medical packages are the most expensive due to layered ministry approvals — typically AED 35,000–55,000.
What if my industry isn't listed?
We've built the 17 highest-volume packages first. If your activity falls outside these — niche manufacturing, regulated finance, telecom — start the application anyway. Our team will quote a custom package within 24 hours.
Ready to start?
Apply online in 4 steps. Itemised AED quote, no sales-call gate.
This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.