FoodSafety - E - Food Establishment Requirements Based On Activity April 2020

Dubai Municipality
Food Safety Department

Food Establishment Requirements Based on Activity
Min. Food Area(sqf)
(Additional area might be required
Activity Code Activity name DM Description based on equipment, storage, Instant License or Permit Pre- Approval Requested By
quantity of food
produced/processes)

Other Government authority when it is
Baby Food Trading license to import/export/sell
4721017 Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Trading baby food.
Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Baker (Bread LE5:G12icense to bake bread using
4781003 200 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
only) traditional oven.
department…)
Manufacture of fresh, frozen or dry The space requirements are based

baked products. The establishment must on:
Bakery Products have all necessary facilities and - complexity of food process
1071001 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Manufacturing equipment, sufficient space based on the - equipment used
activities; and work flow that ensures - amount of food produced
department…)
product safety. - number of food handlers

Food service license for preparation and Other Government authority when it is
Beverages
4781009 sale of fresh juice to consumers for 150 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Canteen
immediate consumption. Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)
Includes the reselling of fresh, frozen or

dry bakery products.The establishment
Bread & Bakery Other Government authority when it is
must have all necessary facilities and
4721013 Products Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
equipment, sufficient space based on the
Trading Drainge department, Civil defence
activities; and work flow that ensures
department…)
product safety.

Food service license for preparation and
sale of snacks, sandwiches, hot and cold
5610003 Cafeteria 200(250 with shawarma) No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
beverages and juice to consumers.
department…)

Canned & Other Government authority when it is
Trading license for retorted or
4721032 Preserved Food Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
commercially canned food products.
department…)
last update April 2020

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Food service lisence for receiving, storing Food Safety Department

, preparation, cooking, packaging and Other Government authority when it is
Catering
5629002 service of Ready to Eat food to schools, 1000 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Services
businesses and consumers. Foods should Drainge department, Civil defence
be for immediate consumption only. department…)

Food service license to prepare and
serve hot and cold beverages; fresh
5630001 Coffee Shop 150 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
juice; and display and sale of ready to
eat snacks,sweets and ice cream
department…)

License for trading coffee beans in bulk
4721012 Coffee Trading Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
of consumer packs.
department…)

Confectionery & Other Government authority when it is
4721014 Chocolate Trading license for confectionary items. Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)

License for trading all types of dairy
Dairy Products products. The establishment must have
Trading sufficient facilities for storage and
transportation of products safely.
department…)

4721022 Dates Trading License for trading dates. Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

Licese to sell all types of food directly to Other Government authority when it is
Department Total Area 5000(7000 with non
4719001 consumers. Such store may include a No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Store halal activity)
cafeteria to provide snacks. Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Dried Other Government authority when it is
Trading of dried or dehydrated fruits and
4721020 Vegetables & Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
vegetables.
Fruit Trading Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

4721003 Egg Trading Trading of poultry eggs for consumption. Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)

Food service license to sell, cut and clean
fishes and sell direclty to consumers. The
4781007 Fish Seller 200 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
business must have sufficient facilities to
store, display, prepare fish.
department…)

Flavours & Other Government authority when it is
License to trade flavours, fruit extracts
4721035 Fragrances Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
for food.
Trading . Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

4721043 Flour Trading License to trade wheat flour. Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)

Food & Other Government authority when it is
License to trade any food and beverage
4721101 Beverages Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
intended for human consumption.
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

Supplying by contracts fresh or canned Other Government authority when it is
Foodstuff
4630211 food stuff supplied by approved suppliers Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Supply Services
to other entities Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Fresh Fish & License to sell fresh as well as Other Government authority when it is
4721006 Marine Animals commercially packed fish and other Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Trading marine products. Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

License to trade all types of sea food in
Frozen Fish & fresh or frozen form. The estbalishment
Seafood Trading should have all the facilities to handle
and store frozen and chilled foods.
department…)

License to trade frozen poultry meat Other Government authority when it is
Frozen Poultry
4721011 such as chicken, pigeons ducks, turkey Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Trading
etc. Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)
Warehousing license for firms to store Food Safety Department

food and food contact materials. The Other Government authority when it is
General
5210002 storage facility must be suitably located Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Warehousing
and have all facilities to handle food Drainge department, Civil defence
safely. department…)

Ghee & Other Government authority when it is
Trading license to sell fats, ghee and oil
4721029 Vegetable Oil Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
products
department…)
Industrial license to packaging grain

The space requirements are based
and ,packaging in commercial packs . Food Safety Department
on:
The establishment must have all Other Government authority when it is
- complexity of food process
1061004 Grains Packaging necessary facilities and equipment, No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
sufficient space based on the activities; Drainge department, Civil defence
- amount of food produced
and work flow that ensures product department…)
- number of food handlers
safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Professional license that includes

grinding of cerials,spices, coffee, etc. and
packing in consumer packs. The
4711005 Grinding Shop 300 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
establishment must have all necessary
facilities and equipments, sufficient space
department…)
based on the activity

Trading license that includes displying
and selling of fresh, preserved and
4711003 Grocery Store Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
canned food supplied by approved
suppliers
department…)

Honey & Apiary Trading license to sell honey and Other Government authority when it is
4721018 Accessories packaged honey products supplied by Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Trading approved suppliers Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Trading license to sell ice cream and its Other Government authority when it is
Ice Cream
4721044 packaed products supplied from Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Trading
approved suppliers Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Trading license to sell packed ice used in Other Government authority when it is
4721019 Ice Trading food activities supplied from approved Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
suppliers Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)
Profissional license that includes

preperation of ice cream for immediate
cocemption. The establishment must
5610007 Ice-Cream Shop 250 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
have all necessary facilities and
department…)
activity

Trading license to sell packed juices
4722002 Juice Trading Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
supplied from approved suppliers
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Professional license that includes

preparation and selling of sweets for
Local Sweets immediate consumption. The
5621007 250 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Preparing establishment must have all necessary
facilities and equipment, sufficient space
department…)
based on the activity
Profissional license that includes meat Food Safety Department

selling, cutting and packing . The Other Government authority when it is
4781008 Meat Seller establishment must have all necessary 250 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
facilities and equipment, sufficient space Drainge department, Civil defence
based on the activity department…)

Mineral Water Trading license for selling bottled miniral
Trading water supplied form approved suppliers
department…)

Trading license to display and sell of Other Government authority when it is
4711004 Mini Store packed food products supplied by Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)

Trading license to display and sell Other Government authority when it is
4721039 Nuts Trading packed nuts supplied by approved Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)
Receiving, storing , preparation, cooking, Food Safety Department

packaging and service of Ready to Eat Other Government authority when it is
5621002 Party Cook food to businesses and consumers. 1000 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Foods should be for immediate Drainge department, Civil defence
consumption only. department…)

Trading license to display and sell packed Other Government authority when it is
4721015 Pastry Trading pasrtries and sweets supplied from Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

Potatoes Display and sale of commercially fresh
Trading potato to consumers
department…)
Profissional license to roasting food

products like nuts, cerrials and coffee
beans, etc. and pack it in small consumer
4711006 Roastery 300 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
packs. The establishment must have all
necessary facilities and equipment,
department…)
sufficient space based on the activity

Salted &
Preserved Fish Trading license to sell fish and seafood
& Seafood supplied from approved supplier
Trading
department…)

Includes shops that display and and sell Other Government authority when it is
5621008 Sandwich Shop ready to eat sandwitches supplied by Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
approved supplires to the consumers Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Soft Drinks & Trading license to display packed and Other Government authority when it is
4722001 Carbonated bottled beverages supplied from Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Water Trading approved suppliers Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Trading license to display dried and Other Government authority when it is
4721030 Spices Trading packed spices supplied from approved Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

trading license to sell packed sugger
4721038 Sugar Trading Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
supplied from approved suppliers
department…)

Sale of commercially packaged foods, Other Government authority when it is
4711002 Supermarket fresh foods including meat, fish and 2000 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
poultry products directly to consumers Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Sweets & Food service license to prepare, display Other Government authority when it is
5630007 Candies and sell sweets, candies and fresh 250 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Preparing beverages directly to end consumer Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Display and sale of commercially packed
4721036 Tea Trading Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
tea to consumers
department…)

Trading license to display and sell fresh Other Government authority when it is
Vegetables &
4721001 fruits and vegetables supplied from Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Fruit Trading
department…)
Industrial license to manufacture and The space requirements are based

package animal oil and fat. The on:
Animal Oil & Fat establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
Manufacturing facilities and equipment, sufficient space - equipment used
based on the activities; and work flow - amount of food produced
department…)
that ensures product safety. - number of food handlers

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

package baby food. The establishment on:
Baby Food must have all necessary facilities and - complexity of food process
department…)

pack biscuits. The establishment must on:
Biscuits have all necessary facilities and - complexity of food process
department…)
Industrial license to manufacture Butter The space requirements are based

product. The establishment must have all on:
Butter necessary facilities and equipment, - complexity of food process
Manufacturing sufficient space based on the activities; - equipment used
and work flow that ensures product - amount of food produced
department…)
safety. - number of food handlers
Manufacturing license for The space requirements are based

carbonize/aerate bottled water. The on:
Carbonated Other Government authority when it is
establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
1104203 Water No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
facilities and equipment, sufficient space - equipment used
Manufacturing Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to manufacture

,process cereals and ,packaging in Food Safety Department
on:
commercial packs. The establishment Other Government authority when it is
Cereal Food - complexity of food process
1061003 must have all necessary facilities and No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Manufacturing - equipment used
equipment, sufficient space based on the Drainge department, Civil defence
activities; and work flow that ensures department…)
product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture crunchy

balls covered with cheese or cheese Food Safety Department
on:
flavors. The establishment must have all Other Government authority when it is
Cheese Balls - complexity of food process
1061010 necessary facilities and equipment, No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
safety.
Industrial license to manufacture cheese The space requirements are based

products. The establishment must have on:
Cheese all necessary facilities and equipment, - complexity of food process
department…)
Industrial license to manufacture cocoa The space requirements are based

Cocoa & based candies products. The on:
Chocolate establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
Candies facilities and equipment, sufficient space - equipment used
Manufacturing based on the activities; and work flow - amount of food produced
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to process (roasting

and packaging)coffee beans products. Food Safety Department
on:
Coffee Roasting The establishment must have all Other Government authority when it is
1079005 & Packaging necessary facilities and equipment, No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
safety.
Warehousing license to store food items The space requirements are based
in refrigerated or frozen condition. The on:
storage area must be equipped with - complexity of food process
5210004 Cold Storage Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
loading and unloading facilities, and - equipment used
suitably located and have all facilities to - amount of food produced
department…)
handle food safely. - number of food handlers
License to operate co-operative societies

trading to sell all types of food directly
to consumers. Such store may include Food Safety Department
different activities food preparation Other Government authority when it is
Co-Operative
4711001 ,cooking, meat seller,fish seller The Total Area 5000 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Society
storage area must be equipped with Drainge department, Civil defence
loading and unloading facilities, and department…)
suitably located and have all facilities to
handle food safely.
Industrial license to manufacture Cream The space requirements are based

Of Milk products. The establishment on:
Cream Of Milk must have all necessary facilities and - complexity of food process
department…)
Industrial license to produce crystallized The space requirements are based

sugar from crude sugar. The on:
Crude Sugar establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
Refining facilities and equipment, sufficient space - equipment used
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

,process dairy products and ,packaging Food Safety Department
on:
Dairy Products in commercial packs. The establishment Other Government authority when it is
1050001 Manufacturing must have all necessary facilities and No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
& Packing equipment, sufficient space based on the Drainge department, Civil defence
product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture date The space requirements are based

products. The establishment must have on:
Date Products all necessary facilities and equipment, - complexity of food process
department…)
Industrial license to drying dates using The space requirements are based
thermal processing. The establishment on:
Dates Drying & must have all necessary facilities and - complexity of food process
Packaging equipment, sufficient space based on the - equipment used
department…)
Industrial license to prepare and package The space requirements are based
dates. The establishment must have all on:
Dates Preparing necessary facilities and equipment, - complexity of food process
& Packaging sufficient space based on the activities; - equipment used
department…)

License to sell dates on benches and
4781005 Dates seller Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
stalls inside regulated food markets.
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to manufacture dried

and packed fruits & vegetables Food Safety Department
on:
Dry Fruit & products. The establishment must have Other Government authority when it is
1030005 Vegetables all necessary facilities and equipment, No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
Packaging sufficient space based on the activities; Drainge department, Civil defence
safety.
300
Food service license for establishments
The space requirements are based Food Safety Department
that grill fish or meat for consumers as
on: Other Government authority when it is
Fish & Meat take-away only. Such establishments
5621005 - complexity of food process No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Grilling must have suitable preparation area,
- equipment used Drainge department, Civil defence
cooking and cleaning facilities based on
- amount of food produced department…)
the menu and processes.
Industrial license to manufacture canned The space requirements are based

seafood products. The establishment on:
Fish & Seafood Other Government authority when it is
must have all necessary facilities and - complexity of food process
1020001 Canning & No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
equipment, sufficient space based on the - equipment used
Preserving Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)
Industrial license to freeze and package The space requirements are based
seafood. The establishment must have all on:
Fish & Seafood necessary facilities and equipment, - complexity of food process
Freezing sufficient space based on the activities; - equipment used
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

flavours and fruit extracts used for food
processing. When non-food fragnances,
aromatic or cleaning products are The space requirements are based
manufactured, these processes must be on:
Flavors & Other Government authority when it is
completely segregated from food - complexity of food process
1079012 Fragrances No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
processes. - equipment used
The establishment must have all - amount of food produced
department…)
necessary facilities and equipment, - number of food handlers
sufficient space based on the activities;
and work flow that ensures product
safety.
Food service license that allows the sale

of hot and cold beverages, juices, snacks Food Safety Department
and ice creams on boards ships, or Other Government authority when it is
Floating Coffee
5630006 cruises without preparation process . 150 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Shop
The establishment should have facilities Drainge department, Civil defence
to store and handle foods depending on department…)
the activitiy.
Retail license for boats equipped to Food Safety Department

operate mini stores to sell commercialy Other Government authority when it is
Floating Mini
4711009 packaged snack and refreshments. Such Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Store
boats must have all the facilities to store Drainge department, Civil defence
and display food safely. department…)
Retail food service license that allow

display and sale of food and beverages in
ships, boats and yachts without Food Safety Department
preparation process . There should be Other Government authority when it is
Floating
5610002 sufficient facilities to hold food at Depends on process No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Restaurant
appropriate temperature, and food Drainge department, Civil defence
should be obtained from external department…)
caterers with appropriate license and
activities.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

License to trade commercially packed
Fresh & Chilled Other Government authority when it is
fresh,chilled and frozen meat. Such
4721004 & Frozen Meat Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
establishments must have sufficient
facilities to store foods when necessary.
department…)

License to sell fresh and dried fruits and Other Government authority when it is
Fruit &
4781001 vegetables in stalls and kiosks in public Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Vegetable Seller
markets directly to consumers. Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)
Industrial license to freeze fruits ,

vegetables and packing in commercial Food Safety Department
on:
Fruit & packs. The establishment must have all Other Government authority when it is
1030008 Vegetables necessary facilities and equipment, No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
Freezing sufficient space based on the activities; Drainge department, Civil defence
safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to manufacture The space requirements are based

artificially flavoured fruit drinks and on:
Fruit Flavored Other Government authority when it is
packing in commercial packs. - complexity of food process
1104902 Drinks No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Such establishments must have all - equipment used
facilities to commercially manufacture - amount of food produced
department…)
the drink safely. - number of food handlers
Industrial license to manufacture fresh

juices from fresh fruits and packing in Food Safety Department
on:
Fruit Juices - complexity of food process
product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture canned

fruits products and packing in Food Safety Department
on:
Fruits Canning - complexity of food process
& Packaging - equipment used
product safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license for processing arabic

gum products used for food
processing.and packing in commercial
packs. When non-food products are The space requirements are based
manufactured, these processes must be on:
Gum Powder completely segregated from food - complexity of food process
Manufacturing processes. The establishment must have - equipment used
all necessary facilities and equipment, - amount of food produced
department…)
sufficient space based on the activities; - number of food handlers
safety.

,process ice products :ice cream,iced The space requirements are based
cakes and sweets products and on:
Ice Cream packaging in commercial packs . The - complexity of food process
Manufacturing establishment must have all necessary - equipment used
facilities and equipment, sufficient space - amount of food produced
department…)
based on the activities; and work flow - number of food handlers
that ensures product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture iced tea The space requirements are based
and packing in commercial packs . The on:
Iced Tea establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to manufacture instant

tea ingrediants and packing in Food Safety Department
on:
commercial packs The establishment Other Government authority when it is
Instant Tea - complexity of food process
Preparation - equipment used
product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture and

prosess jam from fruits and packing in Food Safety Department
on:
commercial packs . The establishment Other Government authority when it is
Jam - complexity of food process
product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture meat

products and packing in commercial Food Safety Department
on:
packs. The establishment must have all Other Government authority when it is
Meat Products - complexity of food process
safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to chill, freeze and or

pack meat for commercial sale. Food Safety Department
on:
Meat chilling & - complexity of food process
Freezing - equipment used
safety.
Industrial license to manufacture or

process Natural(or organic) The space requirements are based
products.and packing in commercial on:
Natural Other Government authority when it is
packs The establishment shall have - complexity of food process
1079031 (organic) Food No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
facilities to produce organic products and - equipment used
it should be segregated from other - amount of food produced
department…)
products during processing, production - number of food handlers
and storage.
Industrial license to process (roasting

and packaging)Nuts products and Food Safety Department
on:
packing in commercial packs. The Other Government authority when it is
Nuts Roasting & - complexity of food process
1079007 establishment must have all necessary No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Packaging - equipment used
based on the activities; and work flow department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to producing pickles

from fruits and vegetablesand packing in Food Safety Department
on:
commercial packs . The establishment Other Government authority when it is
1030013 Pickle Processing must have all necessary facilities and No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture potato

chips products and packing in Food Safety Department
on:
Potato Chips - complexity of food process
product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture poultry

meat products and packing in Food Safety Department
on:
Poultry commercial packs. The establishment Other Government authority when it is
1010902 Products must have all necessary facilities and No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
Manufacturing equipment, sufficient space based on the Drainge department, Civil defence
product safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Food service license for preparation and

sale of ready to eat foods, snacks and Kitchen Area (Min.300)
bevergates for immediate consumption The actual activy may require more Food Safety Department
by the consumers. The food space based on: Other Government authority when it is
5610001 Restaurant establishment must ensure that - complexity of food process No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
preparation area, equipment and process - equipment used Drainge department, Civil defence
flow are suitable and sufficient for the - amount of food produced department…)
type and nature of food prepared in the - number of food handlers
facility.
Industrial license for Rice Husking &

Polishing process and ,packaging in Food Safety Department
on:
Rice Husking & - complexity of food process
Polishing - equipment used
product safety.

Tomato paste product and packing in Food Safety Department
on:
Tomato Paste - complexity of food process
product safety.

vegetables Ghee and ,packaging in Food Safety Department
on:
Vegetable Ghee - complexity of food process
product safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to producing and

Refining vegetables oil and packaging in Food Safety Department
on:
Vegetable Oil commercial packs. The establishment Other Government authority when it is
1040101 Production & must have all necessary facilities and No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
Refining equipment, sufficient space based on the Drainge department, Civil defence
product safety.
Industrial license to manufacture canned

and packed vegetables and legumes Food Safety Department
Vegetables, on:
products. The establishment must have Other Government authority when it is
Legumes - complexity of food process
1030002 all necessary facilities and equipment, No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Canning & - equipment used
Packaging - amount of food produced
safety.
Industrial license to manufacture Yogurt

products and packing in commercial Food Safety Department
on:
packs. The establishment must have all Other Government authority when it is
Yogurt - complexity of food process
safety.
Industrial license to process and package

wheat flour. The establishment must Food Safety Department
on:
have all necessary facilities and Other Government authority when it is
1061002 Flour Mills equipment, sufficient space based on the No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
activities; and work flow that ensures Drainge department, Civil defence
product safety. department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

,process grind or crush grains and crops Food Safety Department
on:
, and commercially package it. The Other Government authority when it is
1061001 Grain Mills establishment must have all necessary No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
License to refill different varieties of The space requirements are based

honey and syrups including natural bee on:
Honey & Syrups honey, or extracts from dates and - complexity of food process
Refilling sugarcane; and refilling concentrated - equipment used
and flavoured syrups such as chocolate, - amount of food produced
department…)
caramel, strawberry etc. - number of food handlers

,process chili sauce from mixing of fresh The space requirements are based
ingredients and packaging in on:
Hot Sauce commercial packs . The establishment - complexity of food process
Manufacturing must have all necessary facilities and - equipment used
equipment, sufficient space based on the - amount of food produced
department…)
activities; and work flow that ensures - number of food handlers
product safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to manufacture, mix,

process and commercially package
instant coffee, coffee creamers liquid Food Safety Department
on:
Instant & Liquid black coffee or mixed coffee extracts Other Government authority when it is
1104904 Coffee with milk and sugar and filling. The No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
Preparation establishment must have all necessary Drainge department, Civil defence
facilities and equipment, sufficient space department…)
based on the activities; and work flow

License to prepare and sell fresh juice
from fresh fruits for immediate
5630003 Juice Preparing 100 No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
consumption. The establishment should
have all facility to ensure product safety.
department…)
Industrial license to commercially

produce and package dry mixtures
composed of natural and artificial
ingredients for processing juices and ice Food Safety Department
on:
Juice, Ice Cream cream. This activity does not include the Other Government authority when it is
1079102 & Dry Mixes production of juice and ice cream for No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
Processing final consumption.The establishment Drainge department, Civil defence
must have all necessary facilities and department…)
product safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to produce and

commercially pack liquid pasteurized egg
for commercial establishments such as The space requirements are based
restaurants, hotels and catering on:
Liquid Other Government authority when it is
companies.The pasteurization equipment - complexity of food process
1079014 Pasteurized Egg No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
should be suitable and the establishment - equipment used
Production Drainge department, Civil defence
must have all necessary facilities and - amount of food produced
department…)
equipment, sufficient space based on the - number of food handlers
product safety.
Industrial license to commercially The space requirements are based

process and package mayonnaise. The on:
Mayonnaise establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
department…)
Industrial license to purify, sterlize, and

bottle natural spring water in Food Safety Department
on:
commercial packs.The establishment Other Government authority when it is
Mineral Water - complexity of food process
Bottling - equipment used
product safety.

process of non Alcoholic malt beverage Food Safety Department
on:
Non- Alcoholic and packaging in commercial packs.The Other Government authority when it is
1104101 Malt Beverage establishment must have all necessary No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
Manufacturing facilities and equipment, sufficient space Drainge department, Civil defence

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

process and pack pasta and macaroni on:
Pasta & Other Government authority when it is
from flour.The establishment must have - complexity of food process
1074001 Macaroni No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
all necessary facilities and equipment, - equipment used
sufficient space based on the activities; - amount of food produced
department…)
and work flow that ensures product - number of food handlers
safety.

process and pack pastry and sweets.The on:
Pastry & Sweets establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
department…)

process of treating potable water and Food Safety Department
on:
packaging in commercial packs.The Other Government authority when it is
Purification of - complexity of food process
1104202 establishment must have all necessary No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Potable Water - equipment used

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
license to package salt in consumer packs

for final consumption from bulk The space requirements are based
containers. This does not include any on:
processing prior to packaging.The - complexity of food process
1079008 Salt Packaging No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
establishment must have all necessary - equipment used
department…)
Industrial license to commercially refine

and package table salt for consumption. Food Safety Department
on:
1079002 Salt Refining necessary facilities and equipment, No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
safety.

4721045 Salt Trading Trading License to resell refined salt Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

process of preparing and mixing of The space requirements are based
spices sauce, spices and seasonings and on:
Sauces, Spreads Other Government authority when it is
packaging in commercial packs.The - complexity of food process
1104906 & Condiments No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
establishment must have all necessary - equipment used
Preparation Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)
Industrial license to process, produce

and comemrcially package sesame Halva Food Safety Department
on:
from sesame seeds. The establishment Other Government authority when it is
Sesame Halva - complexity of food process
product safety.

Trading License to resell snacks packed Other Government authority when it is
Snack Food
4721037 in bags or well-sealed packs, such as Depends on process Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Trading
potato chips or cheese balls etc. Drainge department, Civil defence
department…)

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

process of the soft drinks and packaging Food Safety Department
on:
in commercial packs.The establishment Other Government authority when it is
Soft Drinks - complexity of food process
product safety.

process and package soups.The on:
Soup establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
department…)
license to re-package dried and

powdered spices, in commercial packs. Food Safety Department
on:
1079009 Spices Packaging necessary facilities and equipment, No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
safety.

process of the candies such as caramels,
mint and chewing gum, sugar-free Food Safety Department
on:
candies are also included. and packaging Other Government authority when it is
Sugar Candies - complexity of food process
1073901 in commercial packs.The establishment No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
must have all necessary facilities and Drainge department, Civil defence
equipment, sufficient space based on the department…)
product safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)

prepare and package sugar cubes.The on:
Sugar Cubes establishment must have all necessary - complexity of food process
department…)
License for packaging refined sugar in

consumer packs from bulk packs for
final consumption. This doesnt not Food Safety Department
on:
include any processing prior to Other Government authority when it is
1072003 Sugar Packaging packaging.The establishment must have No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
- equipment used
all necessary facilities and equipment, Drainge department, Civil defence
sufficient space based on the activities; department…)
safety.

process of the tahina from juice of the
toasted or untoasted sesame and Food Safety Department
on:
packaging in commercial packs,using for Other Government authority when it is
Tahina - complexity of food process
1079018 salad and making desserts. .The No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
establishment must have all necessary Drainge department, Civil defence
facilities and equipment, sufficient space department…)
based on the activities; and work flow
License for blending and packaging

different types of tea for final Food Safety Department
on:
consumption.The establishment must Other Government authority when it is
Tea Blending & - complexity of food process
1079004 have all necessary facilities and No applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Packaging - equipment used
product safety.

Dubai Municipality
Min. Food Area(sqf)
quantity of food
produced/processes)
Industrial license to commercially

process and package vegetable and Food Safety Department
Vegetables & on:
cheese spring rolls.The establishment Other Government authority when it is
Cheese Spring - complexity of food process
Rolls - equipment used
Manufacturing - amount of food produced
product safety.

vinegar from fruits, grains or other The space requirements are based
fermentable materials and commercially on:
Vinegar package it.The establishment must have - complexity of food process
Manufacturing all necessary facilities and equipment, - equipment used
sufficient space based on the activities; - amount of food produced
department…)
and work flow that ensures product - number of food handlers
safety.
The space requirements are based Food Safety Department

Trading License for wholesale
on: Other Government authority when it is
Wholesale commercial complexes without any
4690102 - equipment used Yes applicable(DM:Building licensing ,Planing,
Supermarket processing. This activity should be
- amount of foodstuff items Drainge department, Civil defence
licensed under warehouses only.
- number of food handlers department…)

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