Businesses for Sale in Dubai

Dubai is the Middle East's most liquid M&A market, combining a 9% corporate tax rate (one of the world's lowest), world-class free zones — DIFC, DMCC, Dubai Airport Freezone — and a diverse population of 200+ nationalities. Business acquisition volumes have grown 40% since 2022, driven by an influx of UHNWI relocations and regional capital deployment. The most active sectors for business acquisitions in Dubai include hospitality & F&B (Dubai attracts 16M+ tourists annually), e-commerce & retail, professional services, fintech, and healthcare. DMCC alone hosts 21,000+ registered businesses, many available for acquisition at EBITDA multiples of 3–6×. SME licences can be transferred within 2–4 weeks through the DED (Department of Economic Development). Venture Deal lists verified businesses for sale across all major Dubai free zones and onshore mainland. Due diligence in Dubai requires reviewing: UAE corporate tax registration (if applicable), DED or free-zone licence validity, VAT registration (for businesses above AED 375K revenue), visa quota, and any RERA registration for real estate-adjacent businesses.