Buying a Cafeteria

Based on 17 current listings on BusinessFinder.me, asking prices for a cafeteria business range from AED 100,000 to AED 1,700,000, with a typical (median) price of about AED 250,000. Price depends mainly on location, monthly revenue, remaining lease, fit-out condition and whether the trade licence and staff visas transfer with the sale.

Right now most cafeteria listings are in Al Karama, Al Mizhar, Liwan and Oud Metha. Footfall, rent and the surrounding residential or office population vary a lot between areas, so compare the lease terms and monthly sales of each listing, not just the asking price.

There are currently 18 cafeteria listings (updated October 2026). New businesses are added daily by owners and brokers. You can see them all at https://businessfinder.me/search-result/?ad_title=cafeteria.

Check the trade licence and tenancy contract (Ejari) are valid and transferable, ask for at least 6–12 months of sales records and bank statements, confirm there are no unpaid fines, rent or supplier debts, and visit at different times of day to verify footfall. Sign a written sale agreement, transfer the licence through the DED or free zone authority, and release payment only once the transfer is complete. Our Buying a Business Guide covers each step: https://businessfinder.me/safe-business-transfer-guide/.

Usually the current trade licence, the tenancy contract (Ejari), Emirates IDs and passports of buyer and seller, a signed sale or assignment agreement, the landlord's no-objection letter, and any activity approvals (for example municipality or health permits). The authority that issued the licence (DED, or the free zone) confirms the exact list.

Yes. Post your ad in minutes at https://businessfinder.me/post-ad/ and reach buyers across the UAE directly. BusinessFinder.me charges no commission on the sale. Brokers can list multiple businesses with a broker plan.