Accommodation & Food Services · Professional licence · Code 5610003

Cafeteria License UAE

FromAED 250in Abu Dhabi

ISIC classification: Restaurants and mobile food service activities (5610)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Covers over-the-counter preparation and fast-service retail of light hot/cold food, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. Prohibits full-scale industrial catering or heavy cooking without specialized ventilation. Requires food handler health cards and municipal health department inspection.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Local Municipality (Food Control)

100% foreign ownershipYes

Facility requirementRetail Shopfront / Food Counter with Grease Trap

Available in: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman. A detailed per-emirate fee breakdown isn't published for this activity yet — check back soon, or get a scored recommendation for your specific business below.

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