Dibba
Who licenses what
| Part of Dibba | Belongs to | Business licences |
|---|---|---|
| Dibba Muhallab (Dibba Al Fujairah) | Fujairah | Dibba Municipality |
| Dibba Al Hisn | Sharjah | Sharjah Economic Development Department |
| Dibba Bayah | Sultanate of Oman | Omani authorities |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Sharjah; UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities1,3
Check which side of the boundary an address is on before you sign a lease. The authority, the rules and, for Dibba Bayah, the country all change.
The town
Dibba is named by the government as one of Fujairah's towns and one of Sharjah's five main towns.2,1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dibba in the UAE or Oman?
Both. Dibba Muhallab belongs to Fujairah, Dibba Al Hisn to Sharjah and Dibba Bayah to Oman.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Sharjah
- UAE Government Portal: Fujairah
- UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities
- UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland
- UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies
- UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.