Dubai has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world; in fact, it is among the top ten tourist destinations. The government is crucial to Dubai's long-term success as a city of resorts, magnificent houses, breathtaking views, and hospitality. People migrate to Dubai in search of employment and businesses because of these reasons.
In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the food and restaurant industry has expanded dramatically. According to Euromonitor International's market report, by 2019, there will be 19,000 outlets in addition to restaurants in Dubai alone. Foodies from Asia, Europe, Australia, and the United States have contributed to Dubai's restaurant success. However, before deciding to open a restaurant in Dubai, one must adhere to a code of conduct and gather relevant information.
How To Open Restaurant Business in Dubai?
For a beginner, opening a restaurant in Dubai can be a challenging task. As a result, you must carefully plan every action, as failing to do so may result in legal action. Let's take a look at the procedures for starting a restaurant in Dubai.
Step-1 Acquiring Food and Trading Licenses
The first move is to obtain your food and trade licenses from the appropriate authorities. The Department of Food and Safety is responsible for the food license, while the Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing is responsible for the trade license. trade license will cost approximately AED10,000 to AED12,000.
Step-2 Selecting a Location
The next important move is to choose the best place in Dubai. The first step will be to decide whether to work on the mainland or in one of the free zones.
Following the selection of the appropriate location, the next step is to select the appropriate neighbourhood. For instance, if you want to serve Indian or Pakistani cuisine, you'll need to target the right customers. So, to gain an understanding of some of the more well-known local areas, you'll need expert advice or business consulting in Dubai.
Step-3 Drafting a Business Plan
A successful restaurant business plan would include all of the essential criteria, such as SWOT analysis, target marketing, financial planning, uncertainty planning, market research, cash flow forecasts, break-even analysis, and more. Any factor will contribute to the success of your business.
Step-4 Estimating Cost and Expenditure
The final and most important consideration before opening your restaurant is to have a detailed financial plan in place to keep track of how much money you'll need.
Apart from that, there are costs to consider, such as:
A trade license fee for DED - approximately AED10,000 to AED 12,000
Rent of the restaurant premises - AED30,000 per annam and above (varies by location)
ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW RESTAURANT BUSINESS
If there is a tandoor in the kitchen, the kitchen must be at least 300 to 380 square feet or 40% of the total restaurant area.
A good ventilation system should be in place, and the chimney should be 2 meters higher than the nearest house.
Washable, non-absorbent, and fireproof walls, floors, and roofs are recommended.
A basin for washing utensils, a separate basin for cleaning vegetables, and a separate basin for meat should all be available.
It is important to provide a storage facility for all forms of food.
The drainage pipe should be at least 2 inches away from the wall.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The 3 main documents that every new/old restaurant require are:
Trading license
Food and Safety
Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local municipality of Dubai
Other permits that you might require are:
Ramadan permit
Liquor permit
Sheehsa permit
Pork permit
Delivery permit
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