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Registration of a Beauty Salon or Barber Shop in Dubai

Are you passionate about enhancing people’s appearance? Discover how you can legally pursue your passion by establishing a beauty salon in Dubai, UAE. With investor-friendly policies and reduced government fees, entrepreneurs find it easier to own businesses in this dynamic market. In this article, we outline the procedures, requirements, and approximate costs associated with opening a beauty salon in Dubai.

Ideal Location and Considerations: For maximum visibility, consider starting your salon in Dubai Mainland, attracting a diverse local market. Establishing your salon within a mall or hotel premises can provide additional advantages. The success of your business is influenced by factors such as location, interior design, cleanliness, and customer service.

Authority and Regulations: Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET) governs all businesses in Dubai Mainland. The salon business activity falls under the jurisdiction of Dubai Municipality, with specific rules and regulations that must be adhered to.

Types of Salon Licenses

  1. Gents Haircutting & Hairdressing Salon

 Parties to the license: 100% Owned by Expat Partner/s

  • Category: Gents Salon
  • License Type: Professional but can be incorporated as Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Additional Approvals: Dubai Municipality (Department of Health and Public Safety)& DET (Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection Sector)
  1. Women Salon

Parties to the license: 100% Owned by Expat Partner/s

  • Category: Ladies Salon
  • License Type: Professional but can be incorporated as Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Additional Approvals: Dubai Municipality (Department of Health and Public Safety) & DET (Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection Sector)
  1. Hair Fixing Center
    • Category: Gents & Ladies Salon
    • License Type: Professional but can be incorporated as Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    • Additional Approvals: Dubai Municipality (Department of Health and Public Safety)& DET (Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection Sector)

Requirements by Dubai Municipality

Dubai Municipality has specific requirements for salon premises to ensure public safety and hygiene control. Key considerations include approval of the salon’s location, proper lighting, furniture cleanliness, specified dimensions for dressing chairs, designated areas for beauty treatments, and adherence to safety standards.

Below is the list of requirements you need to keep in mind whilst executing the interior of the salon.

The planning department of Dubai Municipality must approve the location of the salon.

  • A signboard must be placed in front of the beauty salon.
  • The lighting used in the salon must be sufficient and the furniture used must be clean and proper.
  • As far as dressing chairs are concerned, they should meet the specified guideline by Dubai municipality which is 5m in length and 3.0m in width.
  • The height between the ceiling and the floor of the beauty salon must be more than 2.30m.
  • A separate area must be designated for beauty treatments like a pedicure, manicure, hair removing, and henna designing.
  • Washbasin is a must near the facial treatments area.
  • Fireproof materials must be made use of for preparation area for hair removing materials.
  • The beauty salon must have a water heater in place.
  • Cupboards and drawers must be available to store cosmetics and towels.

Requirements by Dubai Municipality

Dubai Municipality has specific requirements for salon premises to ensure public safety and hygiene control. Key considerations include approval of the salon’s location, proper lighting, furniture cleanliness, specified dimensions for dressing chairs, designated areas for beauty treatments, and adherence to safety standards.

Below is the list of requirements you need to keep in mind whilst executing the interior of the salon.

The planning department of Dubai Municipality must approve the location of the salon.

  • A signboard must be placed in front of the beauty salon.
  • The lighting used in the salon must be sufficient and the furniture used must be clean and proper.
  • As far as dressing chairs are concerned, they should meet the specified guideline by Dubai municipality which is 5m in length and 3.0m in width.
  • The height between the ceiling and the floor of the beauty salon must be more than 2.30m.
  • A separate area must be designated for beauty treatments like a pedicure, manicure, hair removing, and henna designing.
  • Washbasin is a must near the facial treatments area.
  • Fireproof materials must be made use of for preparation area for hair removing materials.
  • The beauty salon must have a water heater in place.

Cupboards and drawers must be available to store cosmetics and towels.

Registration Procedures

The process to register a salon license involves obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from DET, reserving the trade name, selecting a premise, obtaining permits, signing the company agreement at DET, securing trade license and obtaining establishment & labor cards and permits.

Cost Analysis

The approximate cost to establish a salon, including license registration, rent, interior work, and furniture, is around AED 22,000*. Employment visa costs range from AED 5,000 to AED 6,500, depending on factors such as labor category and applicant location.

Assistance Offered

If you’re interested in starting a salon in Dubai, please feel free to reach out to Ingenious Corporate Services. If you have specific inquiries or need personalized assistance, you can directly contact Ms. Anushree Shivanna on +971 52 868 65 25 or email sales@ingeniousdubai.ae for comprehensive support.

Registration Procedures

The process to register a salon license involves obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from DET, reserving the trade name, selecting a premise, obtaining permits, signing the company agreement at DET, securing trade license and obtaining establishment & labor cards and permits.

Cost Analysis

The approximate cost to establish a salon, including license registration, rent, interior work, and furniture, is around AED 22,000*. Employment visa costs range from AED 5,000 to AED 6,500, depending on factors such as labor category and applicant location.

Assistance Offered

If you’re interested in starting a salon in Dubai, please feel free to reach out to Ingenious Corporate Services. If you have specific inquiries or need personalized assistance, you can directly contact Ms. Anushree Shivanna on +971 52 868 65 25 or email sales@ingeniousdubai.ae for comprehensive support.

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