Compliance Requirements for Restaurant / Café
in Abu Dhabi Island
Full step-by-step guide with costs, timeline and government authorities
6 steps
Steps
12,000–35,000 AED
Cost
45–75 days
Duration
4 authorities
Authorities
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This is the general path for this facility type, not a path specific to Abu Dhabi Island. The core requirements are the same, but the authority or the zone operator may add local conditions — confirm them before you proceed.
Government Authorities
Compliance Roadmap — Step by Step
1
📋 Trade Licence from ADDED
ADDED2
🏅 Food Safety Certificate from ADFCA
ADFCA3
🔧 Approved Kitchen Hood & Exhaust Installation
Municipality4
🔧 Kitchen Wet Chemical Suppression System
ADCDA5
✅ Environmental Health Approval
Municipality6
✅ ADCDA Civil Defence Approval
ADCDARelated pages
Same facility, other zones
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