Businesses for sale in the UAE
Businesses for sale in the UAE are listed from about AED 310,000 to over AED 1 million, and a nail salon in Dubai is listed at AED 350,000. To see current offers for your city and budget, describe the business you want in a BlaBlaPrice request.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Business | Asking price (AED) |
|---|
| Nail salon, Dubai | 350,000 |
| Running business, Dubai | 950,000–1,000,000 |
| Packaging materials manufacturing | 1,200,000 |
| Large listing in the UAE | 28,000,000 |
These are asking prices, not final sale prices. Many listings show annual revenue only on request, so ask for the figures before you compare.
Licences to check first
A business in the UAE operates under a licence, and there are six licence types: industrial, commercial, crafts, tourism, agricultural and professional. Confirm which one the business holds. A commercial licence generally starts from AED 12,000, and a professional licence from AED 10,000 to 18,000. In Dubai, some activities also need approvals from Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence, so ask the seller to show them.
Season and trading figures
The mild months run from November to March, while the summer from May to September is very hot. For a business with outdoor customers, such as a car wash or a café, ask for the revenue of at least one full summer and one winter before you decide, because the heat can change takings.
How these businesses are bought here
Listings cover Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. Ask for prices in AED and for annual revenue rather than monthly figures, so that all offers can be compared on the same basis.
What to write in the request
Include the business type (salon, café, car wash, shop or manufacturer), the city, your budget in AED, the annual revenue you need to see, whether you want a company with its trade licence or only the activity, and when you want to buy.
On BlaBlaPrice you write what you are looking for in a chat and can add a photo. The AI asks what is missing, such as the city and budget, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and answer in the chat with their offer. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them, and the service is free for buyers. Start with a request on the home page, or look at companies and enterprises first.
Questions and answers
How much does a business for sale cost in the UAE?
Listed asking prices found for the UAE run from about AED 310,000 to AED 28 million. A nail salon in Dubai is listed at AED 350,000, and a packaging manufacturer at AED 1.2 million.
What licence does the business need?
The UAE has six licence types: industrial, commercial, crafts, tourism, agricultural and professional. A commercial licence generally starts from AED 12,000, and a professional licence from AED 10,000 to 18,000.
Is November a good time to look?
Yes, the mild season runs from November to March. Ask for revenue over a full summer as well, since May to September is very hot.
How can I find businesses for sale?
Write the type, city and budget in a BlaBlaPrice request. The AI looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, and registered sellers reply in the chat with their offers.
