Any free zone licensed institution may operate anywhere within Dubai after obtaining the necessary permit from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.

Dubai has issued a new resolution regulating the operations of free zone companies aimed at making it easier for them to expand operations within the emirate.

The resolution was issued by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, in his role as chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai on Monday 17^th March , 2025.

It states that any company or institution licensed by a free zone relevant authority may operate outside the free zone and within Dubai, as long as it obtains the necessary licenses or permits from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The resolution does not apply to financial institutions licensed to operate within the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Establishments must observe the applicable federal and local regulations related to their activities and maintain separate financial records for their operations conducted outside the free zone, separate from those within the free zone.