Golden Apple, one of the largest and fastest-growing cosmetics retail chains in the CIS, has officially entered the UAE market with a flagship store in Dubai. For international beauty brands, this is a unique opportunity to gain visibility and start selling in the GCC region.
But even if Golden Apple is interested in your brand, you cannot begin sales without completing several legal and regulatory steps in the UAE.
What You Need to Start Selling at Golden Apple in Dubai
1. Product Registration with Dubai Municipality
All cosmetic products must be registered before entering retail. This involves:- INCI-formulated ingredients list
- Labeling in English and/or Arabic
- Safety and analysis certificates, possibly GMP
- Compliance with UAE safety regulations (e.g., no banned substances like hydroquinone, lead, etc.)
2. A Local Legal Entity with Trade License
To register and import products, you need either your own UAE-based company or a local partner with the correct trade license for cosmetics.3. Customs Clearance and Warehousing
Golden Apple requires the product to be physically present in the UAE. That means you must import, declare, and store it locally.4. Distribution and Compliance Management
Ongoing relationships with Golden Apple involve documentation, product availability, and local compliance — often managed by a representative or distributor.Don’t Have a UAE Company? There’s a Solution
Most brands don’t set up their own legal entities in the UAE at the start — it’s expensive and time-consuming. Instead, they use an agent-based model:- A local partner registers the product under their license
- Handles importation and customs
- Transfers the goods to Golden Apple for sale
- Charges a service fee or commission
This model allows brands to enter the market without opening their own company.
How Worldwide Bridge Helps Brands Get into Golden Apple DubaiWe at Worldwide Bridge help international beauty brands launch successfully in the UAE — including placement at Golden Apple in Dubai.
We offer full support:
- Review and adapt product compositions and labels for UAE compliance
- Complete product registration with Dubai Municipality
- Provide a legal entity and trade license for official registration and import
- Handle shipping, customs clearance, and delivery to the store
- Support in contract negotiations and documentation
- Work with flexible agency models so you don't need to open a UAE company
Common Mistakes We Help You Avoid
- Registering under the wrong entity
- Product rejection due to non-compliant ingredients
- Delays at customs from incorrect paperwork
- Miscommunication with the retailer
- Legal or banking issues from misunderstanding UAE business laws
Why Now Is the Right Time
With Golden Apple’s expansion to Dubai, brands have a rare chance to enter a growing premium retail space in the Middle East — without building full-scale distribution from scratch.But success depends on having your documents, registrations, and legal setup ready. And we’re here to help you do exactly that.
Want to See Your Brand on the Shelves of Golden Apple in Dubai?
We make it happen.Worldwide Bridge is your launch partner for the UAE market.
- We’ll register your products
- Handle imports and compliance
- Coordinate delivery to Golden Apple
- Provide ongoing support — all without you needing to register your own company
Worldwide Bridge — smart market entry, real results.