Most licences allow multiple related activities within the same group — authority rules vary.
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Search UAE business activities and see suggested mainland or free zone licensing paths and regulatory flags.
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Common Dubai activities: management consultancy (IFZA/Meydan), general trading (mainland/JAFZA), e-commerce (Meydan), and healthcare (DHA-regulated mainland). Regulated activities need authority pre-approval before licensing.
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