Restaurant & F&B Approval

Opening a restaurant in Dubai requires navigating multiple authorities with different requirements and timelines. Most F&B entrepreneurs underestimate the complexity and duration of the approval process, causing delayed openings and lost revenue. Dubai Municipality food safety requirements are stringent and frequently misunderstood, leading to inspection failures. Civil Defence fire safety standards for commercial kitchens are complex, requiring specialized suppression systems that many contractors install incorrectly. Coordinating between municipality, Civil Defence, Dubai Economy Department, landlords, and mall management creates communication gaps and delays. Kitchen layout designs that don't meet health department standards require expensive modifications. Every day of delay means rent payments, staff salaries, and equipment costs without revenue. Without expert restaurant approval guidance, F&B openings often face 2-4 month delays beyond expected timelines.