Salon for Sale in UAE: What Ladies Salons Cost (2019–2026 Data)
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Short answer: If you are looking at a salon for sale in UAE, Dubai is where most of the market is, and ladies salon prices there vary widely. The middle of the market is clear, though. Across 411 ladies and beauty salons listed for sale on BusinessFinder.me between 2019 and 2026, the median asking price was AED 250,000, and half of all salons asked between AED 130,000 and AED 400,000. Salons listed since 2024 asked more: their median was AED 390,000. These are sellers’ asking prices, not final sale prices. To see what is on the market today, browse every current ladies salon for sale in Dubai.
Last updated: 26 October 2026
Where these ladies salon prices come from
This guide is built from BusinessFinder.me’s own listing history: ladies salon, beauty salon and beauty centre ads that have since expired or been taken down. We kept only salons in Dubai and removed the things that would distort the picture:
- gents-only salons and barber shops (they are a different market, with smaller shops and lower prices);
- ads offering a salon for rent or lease rather than for sale;
- ads that look like reposts of the same business (same area, price, size and rent);
- three prices that were clearly typing errors, such as a price that matched the shop size in square feet, and ads showing AED 1,230,000, a placeholder figure that appeared on dozens of unrelated ads in 2021–2022 rather than a real asking price.
That leaves 411 priced listings. Most are older: 301 were posted in 2019–2021 (2021 alone accounts for 171), 69 in 2022–2023 and 41 in 2024–2026. So we show the full 2019–2026 picture and the recent figures separately. All figures are rounded and describe groups of listings, never a single seller.
How much does a ladies salon cost in Dubai?
Here is how the 411 asking prices are spread:
| Asking price | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under AED 100,000 | 56 | 14% |
| AED 100,000 – 199,999 | 109 | 27% |
| AED 200,000 – 299,999 | 83 | 20% |
| AED 300,000 – 499,999 | 82 | 20% |
| AED 500,000 – 999,999 | 51 | 12% |
| AED 1 million and above | 30 | 7% |
Six in ten salons (60%) asked under AED 300,000, and only about one in fourteen asked AED 1 million or more. The cheapest listing asked about AED 35,000 for a salon of under 300 sq ft in Bur Dubai. The most expensive asked about AED 3.6 million for a luxury salon in Business Bay. For most buyers, the realistic budget for a running salon starts at about AED 100,000. AED 200,000 to 400,000 buys a mid-sized salon with staff and an established client list.
Have salon prices gone up? 2019–2021 vs 2024–2026
| Listing period | Priced listings | Median asking price | Middle half of prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021 | 301 | AED 200,000 | — |
| 2022–2023 | 69 | AED 280,000 | — |
| 2024–2026 | 41 | AED 390,000 | AED 230,000 – 550,000 |
| All years | 411 | AED 250,000 | AED 130,000 – 400,000 |
Asking prices have clearly risen. The 2024–2026 median is almost double the 2019–2021 figure. Some of the rise is likely the wider market, as Dubai rents climbed after 2021. Some of it is the mix of salons: 2020–2021 brought a wave of listings from small salons, while recent listings include more large, well-fitted ones. With only 41 recent listings, treat AED 390,000 as a guide rather than a precise market price. For a buyer today, it means a typical well-run salon is more likely to be priced in the AED 230,000–550,000 range than at 2020 levels.
Ladies salon prices by area
Location drives price more than anything else. The table shows areas with at least eight priced listings, from the most affordable to the most expensive:
| Area | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Bur Dubai | 31 | AED 120,000 |
| Oud Metha | 8 | AED 137,500 |
| Al Karama | 30 | AED 140,000 |
| Al Nahda | 12 | AED 162,500 |
| Dubai Marina | 18 | AED 195,000 |
| DIFC | 8 | AED 207,500 |
| Satwa | 11 | AED 250,000 |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 25 | AED 299,000 |
| Al Barsha | 24 | AED 305,000 |
| Jumeirah | 19 | AED 350,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 9 | AED 380,000 |
| Sheikh Zayed Road | 12 | AED 425,000 |
| Business Bay | 21 | AED 450,000 |
| Umm Suqeim | 9 | AED 580,000 |
The pattern is familiar to anyone who knows Dubai. Older, dense neighbourhoods such as Bur Dubai, Al Karama and Oud Metha have the cheapest salons: small units, lower rents and price-sensitive clients. Villa and residential areas with higher spending, such as Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, and the business districts of Sheikh Zayed Road and Business Bay sit at the top. Dubai Marina is the exception: despite the address, its salons had a fairly modest median asking price.
Ladies salon prices by size
226 of the listings stated a size. The median salon was about 1,000 sq ft, and bigger salons asked more:
| Salon size | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Under 800 sq ft | 51 | AED 200,000 |
| 800 – 1,199 sq ft | 84 | AED 277,500 |
| 1,200 – 1,999 sq ft | 65 | AED 300,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft and above | 26 | AED 800,000 |
Prices rise gently up to about 2,000 sq ft and then jump. Salons of 2,000 sq ft or more are often full beauty centres with several treatment rooms and larger teams. Size alone does not set the price, though. A 700 sq ft salon on a busy street can be worth more than a quiet 1,500 sq ft unit.
Salon prices outside Dubai: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman
Dubai dominates the UAE salon market in our data: about 445 ladies and beauty salons with a price were listed across the UAE, and more than nine in ten were in Dubai. The other emirates had far fewer listings, so treat these figures as rough guides:
| Emirate | Priced listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 411 | AED 250,000 |
| Abu Dhabi | 16 | AED 190,000 |
| Sharjah | 11 | AED 110,000 |
| Ajman | 6 | Too few to summarise (AED 50,000 – 220,000) |
Sharjah and Ajman salons generally asked less than Dubai ones. Abu Dhabi salons asked a little less than Dubai, with one large salon and spa asking about AED 3 million at the top of the range.
What the asking price usually includes
A ladies salon in Dubai is normally sold as a running business, so the asking price bundles several things. In the listings we analysed:
- about a quarter (25%) said the trade licence was included in the sale;
- 13% said staff visas or staff could be transferred to the buyer;
- 20% mentioned parking and 14% described a prime location;
- 9% were described as fully equipped and 9% had a mezzanine or storage area;
- about 12% said the price was negotiable.
Rent matters as much as the price. 208 listings stated a yearly rent: the median was about AED 112,500 a year, and half paid between AED 78,000 and AED 176,000. The typical asking price was about 2.3 times the yearly rent. The typical salon also had about four staff (180 listings stated a number). Ask the seller exactly what transfers: licence, lease, equipment, products, staff and the salon’s social media and booking accounts.
Examples from past listings
A few recent listings show how these numbers look in practice:
- a salon of about 1,250 sq ft in Al Karama asked AED 125,000 in November 2024, with yearly rent of about AED 86,000;
- a salon of about 1,500 sq ft in Al Nahda asked AED 175,000 in January 2024, with yearly rent of about AED 120,000 and the licence included;
- a salon of about 1,800 sq ft with five staff asked AED 390,000 in November 2024;
- a large, profitable salon in Business Bay with 17 staff asked AED 3 million in January 2024.
How to tell if a salon is fairly priced
Use these figures as a starting point, then test the specific salon:
- Compare like with like. Check the area and size tables above, and look at the asking prices of similar salons now listed on well-running ladies salons for sale in Dubai and beauty salons for sale in Dubai.
- Check the lease. A high price makes less sense if the lease has less than a year left or the landlord will not transfer it.
- Ask for proof of income. Booking system reports, POS records and bank statements matter more than a seller’s stated profit.
- Price the fit-out. Much of a salon’s value is chairs, wash units, equipment and the approved layout. Older fit-outs may need money soon after you buy.
- Remember these are asking prices. Many deals close below the first price, especially when a seller is relocating or the lease is ending.
For the full buying process, including Dubai Municipality checks, licence transfer and staff, read our guide on how to buy a salon in Dubai. To work out what a salon is really worth from its profit, see how to value a business in Dubai. We have the same kind of price data for groceries and supermarkets and car garages.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a salon for sale in UAE cost?
Across about 445 ladies and beauty salons listed for sale on BusinessFinder.me in 2019–2026, most were in Dubai, where the median asking price was AED 250,000. Abu Dhabi salons had a median of about AED 190,000 (16 listings) and Sharjah about AED 110,000 (11 listings). These are asking prices, not final sale prices.
How much does it cost to buy a ladies salon in Dubai?
Across 411 ladies and beauty salons listed for sale on BusinessFinder.me in 2019–2026, the median asking price was AED 250,000, and half asked between AED 130,000 and AED 400,000. Salons listed since 2024 had a higher median of about AED 390,000. These are asking prices, not final sale prices.
What is the cheapest area to buy a ladies salon in Dubai?
In our data, Bur Dubai (median about AED 120,000), Oud Metha (about AED 137,500) and Al Karama (about AED 140,000) had the lowest asking prices. Umm Suqeim, Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road had the highest.
Are ladies salon prices in Dubai rising?
Yes. The median asking price rose from about AED 200,000 for salons listed in 2019–2021 to about AED 280,000 in 2022–2023 and about AED 390,000 in 2024–2026. The recent figure is based on 41 listings, so treat it as a guide.
How much rent does a ladies salon in Dubai pay?
Of the listings that stated a yearly rent, the median was about AED 112,500, and half paid between AED 78,000 and AED 176,000 a year. The typical asking price was about 2.3 times the yearly rent.
Is the trade licence included when you buy a salon in Dubai?
Often, but not always. About a quarter of the salon listings we analysed said the licence was included. Always confirm in writing whether the licence, lease, equipment and staff visas transfer with the sale.
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