Marketing agency licence in Dubai
Digital marketing, advertising and PR agencies can be licensed quickly in Dubai, with extra approvals for some media activities.
Options
- Dubai Media City for a recognised media address
- Shams or Fujairah Creative City for low-cost creative licences
- IFZA or Meydan Free Zone for combined marketing and consulting activities
- Mainland for agencies with many UAE clients and a physical office
Approvals
Some advertising and media activities require UAE Media Council approval or registration, in addition to the licence.
Common questions
Can one licence cover marketing and web design?
Many zones allow related activities such as marketing, web design and social media management on one licence.
Official sources
We check our guidance against these official sources. Always confirm current fees and rules before acting.