Trademark Registration in Dubai: Cost, Process and Timeline (2026)

Trademark registration in Dubai costs AED 6,500 per class in government fees – the same as anywhere in the UAE, because trademarks are federal. The application goes to the Ministry of Economy & Tourism (MoET), not to Dubai's Department of Economic Development, and one registration protects the brand in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every other emirate, including all Dubai free zones (DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, Dubai Internet City and the rest).

Cost breakdown for a Dubai trademark

Item	Fee	Notes
Application and examination	AED 750	Paid at filing; non-refundable
Publication in the Trademark Bulletin	AED 750	Within 30 days of acceptance
Final registration and certificate	AED 5,000	Within 30 days after the opposition period
Government total per class	AED 6,500
One-day examination (optional)	AED 2,250	Decision in one working day instead of 1–3 months
Agent professional fee	Varies	Fixed quote from us; typical Dubai market range AED 1,500–5,000 per class
Power of attorney legalisation	Varies	Only for owners based outside the UAE

Companies registered under the National Programme for SMEs pay 50% of all government fees – AED 3,250 per class.

What "per class" means for a Dubai business

Each Nice class is a separate application. Common Dubai combinations:

• Restaurant or café: Class 43 (food services) – often plus Class 30 or 29 for packaged products.
• E-commerce store: Class 35 (retail/online retail) plus the class of what you sell (e.g. 25 clothing, 3 cosmetics).
• Real-estate brokerage: Class 36.
• Consultancy or IT company: Class 35 and/or 42.
• Beauty salon or clinic: Class 44.

Two classes = AED 13,000 in official fees. Choose classes with the full list →

Trade name vs. trademark in Dubai

Every Dubai licence carries a trade name reserved with the DED or the free-zone authority. That reservation costs a few hundred dirhams but gives no exclusive right to the brand: another company can register the same name as a trademark with MoET and stop you using it on products, signage and online. Most Dubai businesses need both – the trade name for the licence and the trademark for the brand. More on the difference →

How long registration takes in Dubai

Four to six months if nobody opposes: examination 1–3 months (one day with the expedited service), publication and a 30-day opposition window, then final registration and the electronic certificate. Stage-by-stage timeline →

Can a Dubai free-zone company register a trademark?

Yes. A free-zone licence is accepted in the same way as a mainland DED licence. The applicant name must match the licence exactly.

Can a foreign company register a trademark in Dubai without a licence?

Yes – a UAE licence is not required, but foreign applicants must file through a UAE-registered trademark agent and provide a notarised, legalised and Arabic-translated power of attorney. Documents required →

Enforcement in Dubai

A registered mark can be enforced through Dubai Economy's commercial compliance inspectors, Dubai Customs' IPR recordal system (to stop counterfeit imports) and the Dubai Courts. Our founder serves as a court-appointed trademark expert witness in Dubai.

Frequently asked questions

Is trademark registration in Dubai cheaper than in Abu Dhabi? No. Fees are set federally by MoET and identical in every emirate.

Do I pay the whole AED 6,500 at once? No – AED 750 at filing, AED 750 after acceptance, AED 5,000 after the opposition period.

Can I register a trademark in Dubai online? Yes, the entire process is online through the MoET portal. How it works →

How much does a trademark search cost in Dubai? The official MoET Trademark Inquiry costs AED 350; WIPO's Global Brand Database offers a free preliminary check. A professional clearance search that also covers logos and Arabic transliterations is included in our filing fee.

Get a fixed-fee quote for your Dubai trademark – send us the brand name and what you sell: contact us.