Do You Have a Business Plan for Starting a Restaurant in Dubai? Are you looking to open a restaurant in Dubai? Here’s a complete step-by-step guide to help you get started.
With its majority population of expatriates, Dubai has risen as one of the world’s most diverse food markets. This along with its status of being a global tourist destination has led to the addition of tens of thousands of new food businesses in the recent years.
Why Start a Restaurant in a Free Zone?
A common misconception is that investors cannot open a restaurant in free zones. While it’s true that this isn’t possible in industrial areas, it is allowed in certain free zones that also include residential units.
In the UAE, there are three free zones where you can obtain a restaurant license. These jurisdictions include the Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), both of which allow you to acquire a trade license for operating a restaurant in the country.
The main difference between starting a business on the mainland versus in a free zone is the approval process. On the mainland, you must obtain permission from the Department of Economic Development (DED), which allows the company to operate anywhere within the mainland.
Restaurant setup cost in Dubai would start from approximately AED 15,000.
Steps to opening a restaurant in Dubai
- Select a name for the company
- Choose business activities.
- Pay the Dubai trade license fees once approved
- Complete application and submit to Department of Economic Development (DED)
- Seek approval of the tenancy contract from Ejari (Dubai Land Department)
- Rent out a suitable restaurant space and obtain the tenancy contract
- Get approval from Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
- Submit paperwork and relevant documents to DED
Required Documents for Dubai Trade License
To summarize the documents, you will need:
- A finalized and detailed business plan
- Blueprints and floor plan of restaurant
- Initial Approval Letter from DED
- Memorandum of Association with your local sponsor (if you choose to set up in the mainland).
- Premises tenancy contract
Start your restaurant in free zone with Yuga Accounting
If you want to obtain your trade license for a restaurant in Dubai, look no further. YUGA Accounting will help you get started with your restaurant and ensure that the entire process runs smoothly.
Our expert consultants will guide you through the entire process from registering your business, under cost of opening a restaurant in Dubai, and helping you understand the entire process.
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