Description
A fully operational 7,000 sqft sports bar in Dubai is available for immediate sale, with the alcohol licence included.
This is a rare position in the Dubai market. A venue serving licence is not something a buyer can simply apply for and expect to receive — approval depends on the premises, the zoning and the operator, and many locations in Dubai will never qualify. Acquiring a venue that already holds one removes the single hardest obstacle in the licensed F&B sector.
The business is trading, staffed and fitted out. A buyer takes over a working operation rather than starting a build.
The owner has instructed us to move quickly.
Key Details
- Size: 7,000 sqft
- Alcohol licence: included in the sale
- Asking price: AED 2,500,000
- Status: fully operational and trading
- Sale type: urgent — motivated seller
- Location: [[AREA]]
- Annual rent: [[RENT]]
- Lease remaining: [[LEASE TERM]]
- Seating capacity: [[COVERS]]
- Monthly revenue: [[REVENUE]]
- Staff: [[HEADCOUNT]]
What Makes This Opportunity Different
The licence is the asset. In Dubai, licensed venues trade at a premium over unlicensed F&B for a straightforward reason — the licence is tied to approved premises and cannot be moved or bought on the open market. Buyers routinely spend years searching for a site that will qualify. This one already does.
Scale that suits the format. At 7,000 sqft there is room for a proper bar, a full screening setup, dining covers and event space. Sports bars live on match-day peaks, and floor area is what lets a venue convert those peaks into revenue rather than turning customers away.
Multiple revenue lines. A licensed sports venue earns from beverage, food, live-event nights, private hire and sponsorship — not from a single daypart. Beverage margins in a licensed venue are the strongest in F&B.
Turnkey. The fit-out, kitchen, bar, AV and screens, furniture and licences are in place. No construction period, no approvals wait, no months of rent paid before the first customer walks in.
Who This Suits
- Operators with existing F&B or hospitality experience in the UAE looking to add a licensed venue
- Investors seeking a trading asset with an established licence rather than a start-up
- Groups looking to rebrand or reconcept an existing licensed site while keeping the approvals
- Buyers who have been searching for a licensed premises and have been unable to secure one
Due Diligence — What We Will Cover With You
We release the full information pack after NDA. What a serious buyer should be examining:
- The alcohol licence — current validity, the exact scope of what it permits, and the approval process for transferring it to a new owner. This is not automatic and it is the first thing to confirm.
- The trade licence and activity codes, and whether they cover the full operation you intend to run
- The lease — remaining term, renewal terms, Ejari status, and whether the landlord will approve a change of ownership
- Any open Dubai Municipality, food safety or DET matters attached to the premises
- Verified financials — bank statements reconciled against the P&L, and beverage cost against beverage revenue
- The impact of the municipal tax on alcohol sales on current margins
- Staff visa quota, current visa validity and accrued end-of-service liabilities
- Equipment, AV and kitchen assets — owned outright, leased or financed
- Supplier agreements and any exclusivity or minimum-purchase commitments
Confidentiality
The trade name, exact address and identifying photography are withheld. Full details, including financials and lease terms, are released only after a signed NDA and a buyer credibility check.
Serious buyers only.
FAQ
Can you buy a bar with an alcohol licence in Dubai?
Yes. Licensed venues are bought and sold in Dubai, and acquiring one is generally the practical route to operating a licensed bar, since a serving licence depends on approved premises and zoning rather than being freely available on application. Transfer of the licence to a new owner requires approval and should be confirmed as part of due diligence.
How much does a sports bar cost in Dubai?
It varies with size, location, lease terms, trading performance and — most of all — whether an alcohol licence is included. Licensed venues command a significant premium over unlicensed F&B. This 7,000 sqft licensed sports bar is available at AED 2,500,000.
Does the alcohol licence transfer automatically when the business is sold?
No. The licence is tied to the premises and the licence holder, and a change of ownership requires approval from the relevant Dubai authority. Structure the deal so that completion depends on that approval being granted.
Why is the sports bar being sold urgently?
The owner's reason for sale is disclosed in the information pack released after NDA. An urgent sale usually reflects the seller's circumstances rather than the performance of the business, but a buyer should always verify this against the financials.
What should I check before buying a licensed venue in Dubai?
At minimum: the validity and scope of the alcohol licence and its transfer process, the trade licence activity codes, remaining lease term and landlord consent to a change of ownership, any open regulatory matters on the premises, whether bank statements reconcile with the reported profit, and staff visa and end-of-service liabilities.
