How To Get A Cafeteria / Restaurant Business License In Dubai And The UAE

Full detailed guide on how to open restaurant License in Dubai and UAE. Business setup consultants at Alfa Zone can guide you in each step of getting restaurant license and approvals for food license.

Trade License

Restaurant License will be Professional License which is issued by DED office.

Food License

Food License application should be provided to the department along with a copy of your trade license and a restaurant floor plan.

Special Approvals

Additional Approvals are required for Non-Halal Items, Alcohol Permit, Delivery Permit & Ramadan Permit

Why Restaurant in Dubai ?

Food and Beverage (F&B) industry is one of the fastest growing sectors all over the Middle East. Despite the economic slowdown and pandemic, food & beverage industry is growing. Restaurant business is valued at US 13.2 billion dollars in UAE and forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.22 % during 2021-2026.

Our Amazing Prices For Obtaining Restaurant Service License

AED 12,500 / year

Restaurant License
3 Business activities
Zero Visa Allocation
No NOC Required
Banking Assistance
Free Logo Design
Free Company Stamp

AED 24,000 / year

Restaurant License
Local Sponsor not required
100% Foreign Ownership
License Vouncher Fees
Free Company Stamp
Free Website Domain
Free Logo Design

Looking for the cheapest restaurant license in UAE?

The most affordable Restaurant License in UAE

Price is a factor for many entrepreneurs looking to set up in the UAE. If you’re looking for the cheapest restaurant license in the UAE then applying directly with Alfa Zone Businessmen Services is a good option.

Free Zone License starts from AED 12,500, including fees. This is an incredibly affordable option as there are few, if any, additional costs on top of this.
There are many other benefits to set up in a Free Zone like

Cheapest License in UAE
100% repatriation of the capital
0% corporate and personal income taxes
Can do business in Mainland (B2B)

UAE Free Zone business owners also have full freedom to repatriate all invested capital and profits.

Starting from

AED

12,500

RESTAURANT License

Most Economical License in UAE
100% Owned License
3 activities under one License
Initial Approvals
Name Approval
0% Income & Corporate Tax
Business Cards
Letterhead

Alfa Zone Businessmen Services works with all government entities. Contact Us

Cost Of Visa for Investor & Employment Visa

Business setup license in free zone is having one of the most flexible systems of visa allocation. A company can have a maximum number of visa’s from 0 to 6.

Note : Visa Charges for Investor or Employment in Mainland and Free Zone are different

The Multi-Year License package from Sharjah Media City is an ideal choice for investors looking at a long-term plan. Also, the Multi-Year License Package is beneficial for investors who would like to avoid the hassles of yearly payment for the renewal of the company license.

The only way to get more visa quota allocations would be Mainland.

Your SHAMS package plan can be upgraded at any time

COST OF VISA’S IN SHAMS (AED)
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	SHAMS fee (AED)	Medical checkup (AED)	Emirates ID (AED)
Investor/partner	3,500	700 (approx)	370
Employee	3,080	700 (approx)	370

NOTE :
1) Visa Validity will be 3 years
2) Charges are from the official website but may vary from time to time.

You need to get health insurance or sign an undertaking letter that you will complete within the next 10 months before applying for a SHAMS residence visa