Start Your Shisha Business in Dubai with Expert Licensing Support from Blueprint Experts
Dubai’s dynamic café culture has made it a top destination for shisha lounges and themed smoking cafés. However, operating a shisha café in Dubai requires strict adherence to governmental regulations—especially concerning health, safety, ventilation, and location restrictions. That’s where Blueprint Experts comes in.
We provide complete consultation and support to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to obtain a Shisha Cafe License in Dubai. From concept design to authority approvals, layout compliance, and permit acquisition, our team ensures your journey from idea to execution is fast, legal, and fully compliant.
A Shisha Cafe License in Dubai is an official permit that authorizes businesses to serve shisha (hookah) on their premises. This license is regulated by several authorities including:
The license is mandatory for any establishment planning to serve tobacco or flavored shisha products in a commercial space, whether it’s a café, restaurant, or dedicated lounge.
You need a shisha café license if you are planning to:
All of these setups require pre-approvals and final licenses from Dubai’s regulatory bodies before starting operations.
At Blueprint Experts, we specialize in helping clients obtain complex approvals—including the coveted Shisha Cafe License Dubai. Our experienced team understands the legal, technical, and design aspects of opening a shisha business in Dubai and offers a comprehensive, step-by-step licensing solution.
We guide you in selecting the correct business activity (as per DED classification) and assist with trade name reservation and initial approvals.
We help evaluate the proposed location based on zoning, proximity to residential areas, and compliance with Dubai Municipality rules (shisha cafés must maintain a minimum distance from schools, mosques, and homes).
Our architects and MEP engineers prepare shisha lounge layout plans that meet ventilation, fire safety, and hygiene codes.
We manage the online submission of design drawings, site plans, and MEP layouts to secure approvals from DM and Civil Defense, including:
We coordinate with the Public Health & Safety Department to secure permits specifically for tobacco usage and smoking activities.
Once all inspections are passed and regulatory conditions are met, we obtain the final Shisha Cafe License Dubai, allowing you to legally serve shisha on your premises.
To legally operate a shisha café, you must comply with the following conditions:
With Blueprint Experts, you don’t need to worry about interpreting these regulations—we ensure your facility is designed and executed in full compliance.
A shisha café license is a legal permit issued by Dubai authorities allowing a business to serve shisha (hookah) on its premises under regulated conditions.
A minimum space of 2,000 square feet is generally required. The space must also meet ventilation and zoning regulations.
Yes, but only if you apply for a modification in your existing trade license and receive approval from Dubai Municipality and other authorities.
With complete documents and compliance, the process usually takes 15–30 working days. Blueprint Experts helps reduce unnecessary delays.
Unauthorized operation can lead to heavy fines, forced closure, and legal action by Dubai authorities.
We stay up-to-date with every change in shisha-related licensing and health codes to give you an edge in compliance.
From site selection and drawings to submission, inspection, and license collection—we manage the entire process.
Our designs align with Dubai Municipality and Public Health Department requirements, minimizing revisions and delays.
We’ve streamlined the entire approval pipeline and use Dubai’s online systems for quicker processing.
Need help with renewals or expansion approvals? We’ve got you covered long after your lounge opens.
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