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Procedure to get a restaurants license in Abu Dhabi

The following is the general procedure for obtaining a restaurant license in Abu Dhabi:

• Obtain initial approval from the Food Control Authority by submitting the required documents and meeting the health and safety requirements.
• Visit the website.

• Reserve a trading name and apply for initial approval from the DED.
• Submit the required documents to the Abu Dhabi Municipality’s Food Control Department and obtain the necessary certificates, including a health and safety certificate, fire safety certificate, waste management certificate, and certificate of conformity for kitchen equipment.
• Submit the completed application form to the DED along with the required documents.
• Pay the necessary fees and wait for the license to be issued.

Required documents

• A valid passport and residence visa
• Emirates ID
• Trade name reservation certificate
• Initial approval from the Food Control Authority
• A lease agreement or property ownership certificate
• NOC from the landlord
• A health and safety certificate
• A fire safety certificate
• A waste management certificate
• A certificate of conformity for kitchen equipment
• A certificate of good conduct

Eligibility criteria

• The applicant must be a UAE citizen or a UAE national, and they must be at least 21 years old. The applicant must also have a clean criminal record and meet the other requirements set by the Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Food Control Authority.

Validity

• The restaurant license in Abu Dhabi is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

Processing time

• The processing time for a restaurant license in Abu Dhabi may vary, but it usually takes around 10 to 15 working days.

Fees

• The fees for obtaining a restaurant license in Abu Dhabi depend on the specific requirements and type of restaurant. However, the DED website provides a fee calculator that can help estimate the costs.

Renewal Fees

The renewal fee for a restaurant license in Abu Dhabi is generally the same as the initial fee.

To renew a restaurant license in Abu Dhabi, the applicant needs to follow these steps:

1. Submit a renewal application to the DED at least 30 days before the expiry date of the current license.
2. Provide all required documents, including the original license, Emirates ID, passport, lease agreement, and other relevant certificates.
3. Pay the renewal fees, which are generally the same as the initial license fees.
4. Wait for the approval of the renewal application.
5. It is important to note that failure to renew the restaurant license on time may result in fines and legal issues.