Opening Restaurant in Dubai

There are different criteria that a person has to keep in mind before starting a restaurant business in the UAE.

Before commencing works, approval must be sought from the food control section. Three copies of the proposed kitchen design/layout plans and equipment details must be provided from a registered engineering office for approval. Here is an example of guidelines for a restaurant setup.

1 . Wall, floor, and ceiling to be washable, absorbent, fireproof, lightly colored, and must contain no cracks.
2 . There should be adequate ventilation and lighting
3 . The area of the kitchen must be 300 sq. feet of 40% of the total restaurant is, whichever is bigger
4 . There should be a storage area for dry/chilled and frozen food items
5 . If there is a tandoor in the kitchen the minimum area should be 380 sq. ft.
6 . Washing facilities must be present with hot and cold water.
It is very important to obtain a No objection letter from the Dubai Municipality-Public health department before the commencement of the work. Businessmen may face closer action in case you fail to comply.