Short-term event setup
Indoor and outdoor venues: Choose from a variety of spaces suitable for events of all sizes, including intimate workshops, large-scale conferences, and entertainment shows.
Flexible options
Host events and activations for durations ranging from 1 day to 12 months, tailored to fit your needs.
Diverse venue selection
Expo City Dubai offers iconic venues, from Al Wasl Plaza to Al Forsan Park, designed to host unforgettable events of all sizes.
Permit Type
Event Operation Permit (EOP).
Venue Options
Over 30 unique spaces, from meeting rooms to large outdoor stages.
Amenities
Direct access to parking, nearby hotels, dining options, and eco-friendly facilities.
Duration
Flexible durations from 1 day to 12 months.
Application Fee
AED 500 (non-refundable)
Registration and licensing fees
Starting from AED 12,000, based on business activity and space size.
How to obtain your Event Operation Permit in Expo City Dubai
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20241205 Business Operation Permit Application Form
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Expo City Dubai is not only a commercial district. It is a Central Social District designed upon the principles of sustainability and wellbeing. It is an integrated community to work, live and play, where all daily needs are within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. Expo City Dubai is also adjacent to Al Maktoum International, the world’s future largest airport at the heart of new Dubai. It offers LEED-certified, Grade A office spaces within a premium campus setting.
Expo City Dubai is a purpose-driven community that promotes connections and encourages growth through an innovation-focused business ecosystem and a testbed environment with knowledge-sharing platforms to scale innovative solutions. The city brings together companies of all sizes and promotes cross-sector collaboration in sustainability, innovation, technology, education, creative and entertainment.
Expo City Dubai’s community supports businesses of all sizes and brings together multinational companies, SMEs, startups, entrepreneurs, government, academia, research and development institutions, and more.
Expo City Dubai’s community is designed to provide a premium campus feel. It encourages wellness, balance and social interaction. Next to office buildings, there are green spaces, water fountains, shaded courtyards, restaurants, retail outlets and cultural attractions.
Expo City Dubai offers a variety of office, retail and F&B spaces. The offices range from smaller working areas to larger offices, including entire floors, buildings, and multi-building campuses. For retail, there is an array of spaces designed to accommodate big brands, pop-up and creative concepts, as well as innovative retailers. And for F&B, there is a wide range of units ideal for new-to-market concepts, international brands new to the UAE, and local brands with a vision for expansion.
The Expo City Dubai Free Zone Authority offers an extensive range of more than 180 services. They range from business setup packages including registrations, licensing and company cards, to supporting all kinds of businesses, business operation permits for short-term operations from 1 day to 12 months, freelance permits for professional individuals, special permits to support commercial food and beverage operations, employment and business visit visa services, documentation services including No Objection Certificates, individual and company letters, among other services.
Yes. The Client Relations Centre provides clients with a seamless and fully integrated access to leasing, licensing and government services. You can contact the Client Relations Centre by calling (04 555 2272) or emailing CRC@expocitydubai.ae
Very easy. Expo City Dubai is well connected to the rest of the city, with its own on-site metro station (Expo 2020), and access via 4 major highways.