How to request for Common Kitchen in Labour Accommodation in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023




This service enables you to obtain an annual permit to establish a common kitchen in labour accommodations in accordance with the approved Food safety requirements.

Documents Required

  • PDF copy of the floor plan listing all food preparation areas, hand / equipment washing facilities, storage details in a scaled layout. 

How to request for Common Kitchen in Labour Accommodation in Dubai?

Follow the below steps to request for Common Kitchen in Labour Accommodation in Dubai.
  • Login to Dubai Municipality website.

  • Apply for the service and upload the required documents.

  • Check Dubai Municipality's reply (Approved/Rejected/To be Amended or Completed) through the website.

  • Pay the due fees.

  • Receive the permit through the website, after entering the application number.

Time Required

  • 3 working days

Fees Required

  • AED 200
  • Knowledge and Innovation Fees: AED 20.

Terms and Conditions

  • The permit for public kitchen in labour accommodation is renewed annually.

  • This permit is an approval from the Food Safety department confirming that the pre requisite of Food safety have been met.  The food business has to be continue to follow the food safety requirements as per the food code to ensure that the permit stays valid for the period it has been issued for. 

  • This permit does not include permission or approvals from other government authorities where such requirements apply the business have to meet this requirement separately. 

  • Dubai Municipality reserves the right to cancel or not renew the permit for public health related issues or in case of non-compliance with Food Safety requirements 

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What are the official working hours of the Registration and Permits Section ?
Working hours are from Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
What are the services provided by the Registration and Permits Section?
The Registration and Permits Section , provides Layout Assessment for the licensing of food establishments and of food related establishments such as training establishments and trainers and water tanks cleaning establishments as well as food factories that export their products to the European Union. It also provides permits related to food activities.
What are the requirements to license food establishments?
Obtain the license from the concerned licensing authorities or the initial approval for licensing food activities, along with a trade name reservation certificate. Submit a proposed interior design layout for establishments that require the layout assessment for their activities including food-handling, preparation, or processing.
How long does it take to complete the services related to licensing food establishments?
Food activities permit or assessment of the layout to license a food establishment: 1 working day. Approval of training companies: 5 working days. Public Kitchen in labour accommodation: 3 working days.
What is the procedure of food permits renewal?
Food related permit is valid until one year of issuance date, and food premise should apply for permit renewal through the same service channel.