All You Need to Know About Starting a Spa or Salon Business
A well-groomed look is a must in any corporate environment. Ask any investor or investment agency and they’ll tell you about the potential that a salon or spa business has in today’s market. The living standards are going up each day and people have started to give due importance to personal grooming as result of it. If you are someone who has decided to set up your own spa and salon in Dubai, then the chances are that you are going to really well. In this article, we’ll share here some useful tips on how to open your own spa or salon business in the Emirate.
License Process
The first decision you will need to make is whether to start your business in a free zone area or in the mainland. Your decision should be based on the type of audience that you want to target. Secondly, any spa or salon business that wishes to operate within Dubai, should register with the DED. Other key steps involved:
- Submission of passports and visa of all business partners
- Approval of the salon name by the DED
- Sign MOA
- Rent or Lease a per the Requirements
- Approval from Dubai Municipality
- Approval from Health and Safety Division
It can take upto four weeks for all these steps to be completed!
License Requirements
There a certain set of rules and regulations that one needs to fulfill in order to obtain a license from DED. While it may seem tedious on first look, a credible consultant can help in this regard.
- A sign board
- Sufficient Furnitures and Lighting
- Proper height and weight as mandated by the DED
- Wash basin next to treatment area
- Water heater
- Sufficient cupboards and drawers to stock necessary cosmetics
Types of License
Salons licenses in the UAE are of two types – women’s and gents. Both of these comes under the professional license category and the activity type comes under “ladies salon” and “gents salon” respectively. For more information reach out to a reliable spa and salon consultant today!
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