Profitable 45-seat Middle Eastern restaurant in Dubai for sale

Full Arabic and Middle Eastern menu served from a fully equipped commercial kitchen. Revenue streams include:

1. Dine-in Service — 45-seat capacity restaurant with a functional service counter and dining area designed for efficient flow. The primary revenue driver, supported by consistent daily foot traffic from nearby offices, schools, and airport-area visitors.

2. Takeaway & Delivery — Established takeaway operation with significant untapped delivery potential from the nearby Festival City area and surrounding residential communities. Currently underutilised, representing a clear growth lever.

3. Catering — Kitchen capacity and menu variety support catering for nearby offices, schools, and community events. Not yet actively marketed.

All operational systems, kitchen equipment, furniture, and fixtures are included in the sale — no additional capital expenditure required.

The restaurant benefits from strong, diverse demand drivers in a high-visibility location:

• Nearby autism center and schools generating family and staff dining traffic
• Office workers from surrounding commercial buildings seeking lunch and takeaway
• Airport-area traffic providing consistent transient customer flow
• Festival City proximity offering significant delivery radius potential

The business operates profitably at current revenue levels with manageable expenses. Average monthly sales reach AED 30,000 with an estimated 35% net margin. Customer base is a mix of regular local diners and transient traffic, providing both stability and growth headroom.

Market positioning: authentic Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine in a high-demand Dubai location with limited direct competition in the immediate vicinity.

Staffing:

• 4 team members total, including 2 Arabic chefs with a combined monthly salary of AED 7,500
• All staff operate on their own visas, reducing overhead and transfer risk for the buyer

Premises:

• 1,000 sqft well-maintained space with functional kitchen, service counter, and dining area
• 45-guest seating capacity arranged for smooth dine-in and takeaway flow
• Reserved customer parking available
• Annual rent: AED 90,000 (paid quarterly)
• Lease valid until 29 May; Ejari active until 29 April

Operations:

• Fully equipped kitchen with all equipment included
• Complete furniture and fixture setup
• All operational systems in place — ready for immediate handover
• Founded April 2025; fully licensed and registered
• No additional capital expenditure required for transition

Quick Wins:

• Activate and scale delivery operations — the restaurant is positioned near Festival City and surrounding residential areas with strong delivery demand that is currently underutilised
• Apply for outdoor seating approval to expand capacity beyond the current 45 seats
• Extend operating hours — approval can be sought for up to 24-hour operation, capturing late-night airport-area traffic

Bigger Plays:

• Actively market catering services to nearby offices, schools, and community events
• Expand the menu to capture additional cuisine segments within the Middle Eastern category
• Leverage the turnkey setup to add a second brand or concept within the same space during off-peak hours
• Build a loyalty programme for regular office workers and local residents to increase repeat frequency