Established British pub & restaurant for sale in Dubai's DIFC
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Established British pub & restaurant for sale in Dubai's DIFC

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Description: Well-established British-inspired pub and full-service restaurant in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), trading since 2021. Open daily from 11 AM to 1 AM with a seasonal à la carte menu, happy hour promotions, and live sports — serving the DIFC professional and expat community with strong repeat patronage.

Pubs, Bars & Nightclubs

Deal information

Company: The Vault

15 peopleEst. 2021Business

Asking price

AED 1.3M

Revenue

AED 0

Profit

AED 0

Multiple

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Products & services

The business operates as a British-inspired pub and full-service restaurant in DIFC, Dubai. Core revenue streams include:

  • Dine-in food sales — A seasonal à la carte menu featuring classic British dishes (fish & chips, cottage pie, lamb shank, Sunday roast, chicken wings, sliders, mock meat options) alongside international bar snacks and sharing platters. Business lunch deals from AED 60 per dish with a soft drink.
  • Beverage sales — A fully stocked bar with draft beers, cocktails (including signature drinks), wines, and mocktails. Happy hour runs Sunday through Thursday with 40% off selected drinks and 50% off selected starters. Mid-week promotions (e.g., unlimited chicken wings + two beers for AED 99 on Wednesdays).
  • Takeout & delivery — Table service is primary, but takeout and delivery are available for customers in the DIFC and surrounding Trade Centre area.

The venue seats guests across a warm, traditional interior with dark wood finishes, green leather sofas, and authentic British pub décor, creating an experience that differentiates it from the fine-dining concepts surrounding it in DIFC.

Customers & market

The business primarily serves the DIFC professional community — bankers, lawyers, consultants, and corporate employees working in the towers surrounding the venue and across the wider DIFC precinct. Key customer segments include:

  • After-work crowd (5–9 PM) — professionals seeking a relaxed pint and bar snacks post-meetings.
  • Business lunch diners (noon–3 PM) — taking advantage of the competitively priced lunch deals.
  • Weekend brunch and dinner patrons — expat families and groups celebrating or socialising.
  • Late-night crowd — the venue operates until 1 AM daily, capturing the DIFC nightlife segment.

DIFC is home to over 30,000 professionals and thousands of daily visitors, providing a dense and affluent footfall. The pub's ground-floor podium position at the DIFC gateway gives it excellent visibility and walk-in traffic. Repeat patronage is strong, bolstered by weekly promotions and a loyal following of 3,500+ social media followers.

Operations & team

The business operates seven days a week from 11 AM to 1 AM (14 hours/day). Key operational details:

  • Staff — 15 employees including kitchen team, bar staff, floor servers, and management. Two authorised signatories handle corporate governance.
  • Location — Premium ground-floor podium unit at the DIFC gateway with direct street-level access (full address disclosed to approved buyers).
  • Licensing — Fully licensed free-zone LLC (FZ-LLC) under the DIFC jurisdiction, holding an active commercial trade licence with late-night operating permission.
  • Suppliers — Ingredient sourcing from UAE-based F&B distributors; beverage supply through licensed importers.
  • Reservations & payments — Accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) and digital payments. Offers valet parking and free off-street parking for diners.
  • Opening hours — 11 AM to 1 AM daily, 7 days a week.
  • Social media — Active Instagram presence with regular promotions and event updates.

Growth opportunities

Several avenues for growth are available to a new owner:

  • Extended events & entertainment — The venue could introduce live music nights, quiz evenings, and sports screening events to drive mid-week footfall beyond the existing Wednesday wing promotion.
  • Private dining & corporate events — DIFC firms frequently book private dining; the pub's interior and location are well-suited for corporate gatherings, product launches, and networking events.
  • Expanded delivery & catering — A dedicated delivery kitchen setup or catering arm targeting DIFC offices for meetings and events could add a meaningful revenue stream with minimal capex.
  • Weekend brunch programme — DIFC is a prime brunch destination; a structured weekend brunch offering (currently not a signature event) could capture a high-value segment.
  • Loyalty & CRM — Implementing a digital loyalty programme tied to the existing social following (3,500+ Instagram followers) could increase visit frequency and average ticket size.
  • Rebrand momentum — The recent rebrand presents an opportunity to refresh the brand identity, menu, and marketing to attract a new wave of customers while retaining the existing loyal base.

Reason for sale

La proprietà ha deciso di vendere per concentrarsi su altri progetti imprenditoriali, dopo aver consolidato con successo l'attività e completato un recente rebranding strategico. La cessione rappresenta un'opportunità ideale per un nuovo operatore di acquisire un business pienamente operativo con una clientela fidelizzata in una posizione di prestigio nel DIFC.

Revenue and earnings by year

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Valuation

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AED 1,300,000

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