Opening a salon or spa in Ajman requires a personal-care/beauty-services activity licence through the Ajman Department of Economic Development, at one of the more accessible cost points in the UAE for this activity.
Licensing and approvals
Salons and spas typically need a personal-care activity licence, and depending on specific treatments offered, additional health-authority approval may apply to treatments considered medical or semi-medical in nature. Staff practising such treatments may need their own professional registration.
Mainland requirements
A salon or spa serving walk-in clients generally needs a mainland licence given its retail/service-facing nature — Ajman's comparatively low mainland licensing costs are a genuine factor many salon founders weigh against Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah.
Costs and timeline
Costs depend heavily on premises size, fit-out standard and the specific treatments licensed. Model your licensing cost with this site's Business Setup Cost Calculator, and budget separately for fit-out and any additional health-authority approvals your specific treatments require.