Iceberg Commercial Broker · Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Spa Businesses for Sale in Dubai & Abu Dhabi Hotels
Confidential brokerage of running spas inside 3, 4 and 5-star hotels — plus day spas and premium salons. Every spa for sale in Dubai we list is checked before you see it, and the hotel name is shared only after an NDA.
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Hotel spas for sale in Dubai right now
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How buying works
Buying a spa business in Dubai, in six steps
Shortlist
Tell us your budget, star rating and area. We shortlist running spas that match, including off-market mandates that are never advertised.
NDA
You sign a non-disclosure agreement. Only then do we release the hotel name, address and the vendor’s financial pack.
Viewing
A discreet viewing outside guest hours, so staff and hotel management are not disrupted.
Financial due diligence
We check the turnover the seller quotes against VAT returns, bank statements, payroll, visas and the lease before you commit.
Negotiation & sale agreement
We negotiate price, deposit and conditions — including the hotel’s written consent to the transfer — and prepare the sale agreement.
Transfer & handover
Transfer of the company or licence at Dubai Economy & Tourism and the notary, then licence and visa support so the spa keeps trading.
Sell your spa
Selling a hotel spa — without anyone knowing it is for sale
- Confidential marketing — the spa name, hotel and location are never published.
- Qualified investor database — buyers are vetted for funds before they hear about your business.
- Free valuation — a realistic price based on verified figures, with no obligation to sell.
Prefer to talk first? Message a senior broker on WhatsApp.
Why Iceberg
Hotel-spa specialists, not generalists
Hotel-spa specialists
We concentrate on spas operating inside hotels — the hotel agreement, consent and footfall are what decide the value, and that is where we work every day.
Russian & English team
Investors from Russia, the CIS and the GCC are advised in their own language, with documents summarised in Russian on request.
Legal & licensing support
Share or licence transfer, DET and notary steps, Dubai Municipality approvals and visas — coordinated with registered PROs and lawyers.
Support after handover
We stay involved after completion — staff handover, supplier accounts and hotel relationship — until the spa is trading under you.
Client feedback
What buyers and sellers say
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FAQ
Buying a spa in Dubai: your questions answered
Can a foreigner buy a spa in Dubai?
Yes. Since the 2021 changes to the UAE Commercial Companies Law, most mainland commercial activities can be 100% foreign-owned, and that includes the companies that run hotel spas and salons. Buyers can be overseas individuals or companies; we coordinate the licence and visa steps with a registered PRO.
What licence does a spa need in Dubai?
A trade licence from Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET) with activities that match the services offered — for example a spa or beauty-centre activity — plus Dubai Municipality health and safety approvals and health cards for therapists. Medical treatments need separate Dubai Health Authority approval. We confirm the exact activities against each business before you sign.
How is a spa business valued?
Mainly on verified net profit, adjusted for the time left on the hotel agreement or lease, the rent, the condition of the fit-out and whether staff and visas transfer. We test the seller’s figures against VAT returns, bank statements and payroll before a price is agreed.
How long does a spa transfer take?
Usually a matter of weeks rather than months once the sale agreement is signed. The main variable is how quickly the hotel issues its written consent; the DET and notary steps are routine once documents are in order.
Are hotel spa leases transferable?
Only with the hotel’s written consent. On the deals we structure that consent is a condition of the sale: if the hotel does not approve, the buyer can withdraw and the deposit is returned.
Will I see the hotel name before signing anything?
No. Listings show the star rating, area and key figures. The hotel name, address and full financial pack are released after you sign an NDA, which protects the seller, the staff and the hotel relationship.
Do staff and visas transfer to the new owner?
In a share sale the company — and its staff and visas — stays in place. In an asset or licence transfer, staff are moved to the buyer’s company through the usual MOHRE and residency procedures. We plan this so the spa never stops trading.
What is the difference between a share sale and a licence transfer?
In a share sale you buy the company that holds the licence and hotel agreement. In a licence or asset transfer you take over the business into your own company. Which one is right depends on the hotel agreement, liabilities and visas; we advise per deal.
How much do your services cost?
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Do you work with Russian-speaking investors?
Yes. Our team works in Russian and English, and every listing and contract summary can be provided in Russian.
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Tell us your budget and preferred area. We reply on WhatsApp with matching mandates — including off-market ones.