Dubai, the fashion hub in the Middle East hosts several shopping festivals around the year. With more & more people getting fashion conscious, setting up a boutique business or a retail shop in Dubai can be a great business idea.

To open a shop in Dubai, the Department of Economic Development DED has a well-defined process.

Requirements Boutique Shop/Business

Getting local support – After you have organised your business plan to set up your boutique in Dubai try to rope in a UAE national to support the business plan. It is mandatory in Dubai as well as other parts of UAE, to start a business with a UAE local partner, who owns not less than 51% share in the company. This is effective unless you sign an investors protected contract or start a business in a freezone.

Business License and Registration – Apply to the DED to get permissions to open a shop in Dubai under a mainland jurisdiction.

Business Jurisdiction – You may need to follow a proper shareholding structure as all retail or boutique shops are also scrutinized on the terms of jurisdiction.

Rent Shop premises – Find the right location to rent for your shop. For this you need permissions from Dubai Municipality and the related bodies.

Paper work & PRO – Much paperwork is required for, certification, visas and permissions from various entities considering the shareholding structure and the jurisdiction of your boutique business.

Be it for a branded and high-end fashion clothes or regular garments boutique, you need to fulfill the DED criteria.

The process of Starting Boutique in Dubai

1. Submit copies of your passport and visit visa. Read more 

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