This guide provides a clear and complete overview of Dubai’s VARA licensing framework. It explains every major Rulebook in practical terms, covering licence categories, permitted activities, capital requirements, AML/CFT duties, governance expectations, custody rules, marketing restrictions and operational standards.

It walks readers through the full licensing process, from activity mapping to final approval, and clarifies timelines, documents, regulatory logic and common pitfalls. Designed for law firms, founders and compliance teams, it turns VARA’s complex structure into an accessible, accurate and usable reference. The guide helps professionals understand how the regime works, how licences differ, and what is required to operate legally in or from Dubai. It is a concise, reliable resource for anyone needing fast, structured insight into UAE virtual-asset regulation.