License With – 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 12,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
Restaurant & Café in IFZA Free Zone
Operating a dine-in restaurant, café, cloud kitchen or food truck
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 4 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 4 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 12,900Renewal cost
About IFZA
Why IFZA Free Zone
Founders choose IFZA Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. As a rule, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. GoldenKey has licensed restaurant or café businesses for clients in IFZA Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. External approvals for restaurant & café are: municipality food control, civil defence and, for alcohol, the relevant licensing authority.
As we tell every client, over 30,000 active companies registered. On the ground, one of the reasons we suggest IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. IFZA Free Zone is a sensible home for restaurant & café because operating a dine-in restaurant, café, cloud kitchen or food truck is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. On the ground, pricing for restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
License With – 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 14,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 2 Visa
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 16,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 3 Visa
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 4 Visa
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 20,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Explore business activities in IFZA
IFZA licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
In practice, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Tenancy contract for the outlet
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
We confirm that your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. If the authority raises a query on restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, in most cases within one to two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf. Nothing is submitted for restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Most IFZA Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is handled.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
As a rule, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a IFZA Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A IFZA Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland customers in most cases, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Which licence type covers restaurant & café?
Restaurant & Café is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does restaurant & café need?
Municipality food control, civil defence and, for alcohol, the relevant licensing authority. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in IFZA?
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone.
Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
Put simply, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with restaurant & café in IFZA Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. For most clients, every IFZA Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
