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Liquor Retail & Wholesale Licensing in Abu Dhabi
Start Selling Liquor legally in Abu Dhabi
Interested to start your own liquor store or starting wholesale liquor business in Abu Dhabi? For some, resistance is simply futile, for others there is Bseven, which makes licencing jargon easy to understand so that you can focus on developing your business in a regulated, high growth sector without the hassle.
We Get You Two Very Important Licenses
In Abu Dhabi, you need a different permission for:
- Liquor Retail Shop License
- Wholesale Import And Export License For Liquor
At Bseven, we offer full consultancy to achieve both licenses, this includes the approval management, finding the location, paperwork and dealing with the local authorities.
Liquor Retail Shop License
Legalize Liquor for Sale in a Regulated Retail Space
You can open a liquor shop and sell to licence holders within Abu Dhabi with a Retail licence.
Key Approvals Required:
- Abu Dhabi Municipality
- Civil Defense
- Abu Dhabi Police
- Abu Dhabi Tourism CID
- CID (Criminal Investigation Department)
- MCC Approval for CCTV
- Abu Dhabi Culture & Tourism Authority
Step-by-Step Process:
First approval & Trade name approval- We get you a special trade name for your business.
Retail Shop Location – Select a shop location (we will help you find one if you do not have one).
Tenancy Lease – Sign lease contracts and rent commercial space.
Special License Application – Apply for first-time licensing.
Fit-Out & Security Installation – You manage the fit out and we will help with your CCTV for compliance.
Government Approvals -All final approvals are done by the Government/ Statutory bodies.
Final License & Opening– Your store can officially open!
Please note: CCTV & Rent are managed by the client directly.
Wholesale Import and Export Liquor License
You can get to be a liquor distributor UAE wide
It permits you to bring and store alcohol and supply it to clubs, events, hotels, and retail outlets – except in Sharjah.
Governmental Approvals Required:
- Same as Retail (Municipality / CID / Police / Civil Defense / MCC / Tourism)
Step-by-Step Process:
- Special Name Initial Approval
- Warehouse Location Securing – We can assist in securing a warehouse.
- Lease Agreement for Warehouse
- Submission of a License Application
- Fit-out and Equipment – Warehouse infrastructure to be provided by client.
- CCTV Installation
- All Authority Approvals – Managed by Bseven
- Final License Issuance
Scope of Operations
With these licenses, your business is permitted to:
- Deliver alcohol to Abu Dhabi clubs, events, restaurants, and bars
- Supply wholesale liquor throughout the UAE (except Sharjah)
- Import of liquor from foreign sources through approved channels
- Run Retail & Distribution under compliance in parallel
Why Bseven for Liquor Licensing in Abu Dhabi?
- End-to-End License Handling
- Strong Relations with Abu Dhabi Officials
- Location & Fit-Out Support
- Compliance & Regulation Recommendations by Experts
- Experienced High-Stakes Licensing in Sensitive Spaces
We don’t just advise — we actually issue licenses.
Additional Support Services
Customs & Import Advisory:
We enable you to import alcohol into UAE at the lowest customs duty rates making the most of the industry know how and correct documentation.
Regulatory Advisory
Remain in the loop to meet changes, and keep up with regulations, updates, and more.
Let's Talk
Free Consultation
Going to Start Your Liquor Business in Abu Dhabi?
Let Bseven guide you through one of the most regulated industries in the UAE.
Call: +971 50 123 4567
Email: info@b7setup.com
Location: Abu Dhabi
FAQs – Liquor License in Abu Dhabi
Whether a non-national is entitled to carry on the business of selling liquor in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, any foreign investor can setup and run a liquor business on trade licence with a local sponsor.
How long does it take to receive a liquor license?
About 2-3 months on average depending on how quickly documents and approvals are processed.
Is sale of Liquor in Wholesale possible in all Emirates?
You can deliver anywhere in the UAE except in Sharjah, where the sale of alcohol is banned.
Does Bseven help to locate a retail shop or warehouse?
Yes, we help find retail and warehouse space that is allowed in accordance with the license.
Are the CLIENT responsible for the Shop/warehouse rent and set up?
Yes, the client has to pay rent and for fit-out. Bseven does all approvals and coordination.