Restaurant licence in the UAE
Restaurant licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-02859
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 5610001
What the authority says
**Conditions : 1-Business plan + LAYOUT 2- Approval from HSE Dept. + Sign - the Undertaking It includes stores that work in the field of food preparation and types of meals, including fast food.It also includes preparing types of drinks and presenting the
Ajman Free Zone activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-02859, AM-06773, AM-11618 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityWarehouse, Retail unit, Showroom |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code5610001 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
- Ajman Free ZoneLower cost, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 5,555
Updated
Open guide - Dubai mainland (DET)Onshore trading rights, Ejari premisesFrom, no visaAED 14,000
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Additional conditions
- Ajman Free Zone ISIC code
- 5610001
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-02859 facilities
- Warehouse, Retail unit, Showroom
Free zone or mainland
- Ajman Free Zone lists this activity; check IFZA directly if you need a Dubai free-zone address on the licence.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
- Ajman Free Zone allows this activity only on warehouse or retail unit or showroom, so a virtual-office package will not carry it.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- ADGM5610001 · Retail (Category C)
- DMCC5520-01 · Service
Related activities
- Restaurants and mobile food service activitiesAjman Free Zone
- Floating RestaurantDubai mainland (DET)
- Restaurants ManagementIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- CafeteriaAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Multi Restaurants CenterDubai mainland (DET)
- Wholesale of Restaurants and Kitchens Equipment and Outfit Trading - Import & ExportAjman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Restaurant licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Restaurant with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.