The first step is to decide whether you want to open a restaurant in the UAE mainland or free zone.
You’ll have to submit a business plan for your restaurant with your vision for the business, its financial viability, brand management and contingency plans. Alongside, an estimate for the capital required for the restaurant’s initial investment and operating costs.
Along with a business license, you are required to get a food license from the Food Safety Department.
You must comply with the food code which is a comprehensive document that points out the requirements a food establishment must follow.