Procedures for Establishing a Training Institute in Dubai

A training institute in Dubai is principally governed by the KHDA which is the main regulator for all such institutes within the Emirates. The steps involved in brief for establishing a training institute in Dubai are as follows:

1. Preliminary Approval:

The investor must obtain preliminary approval for the activity and trade name from Department of Economic Development (DED) or from Free Zone Authority

2. Submission of Business Plan
3. Registration of the Entity
4. Issuance of Educational Services Permits

Subject to other relevant departments’ approval (some courses require different authority approvals) and upon submission of the following documents KHDA shall issue the final Education Services Permit:

• Copy of Commercial Licence issued by DED or Free Zone Authority
• Copy of lease agreement of the premises
• Certificate of Environment, Health and Safety from Dubai Civil Defence
• Premises location map