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Beauty and wellness is one of the most active SME M&A sectors in Dubai. Buyers range from individual operators to regional salon groups looking to scale. The key drivers are lease length, fitout value, and whether customer loyalty belongs to the brand or to individual staff members.
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What Buyers Look For
Get Your Free ValuationBeauty salons in Dubai typically sell for 1.5–3x normalised annual EBITDA. The multiple depends on lease quality, fitout condition, client retention, staff stability, and owner dependency. A salon with a long lease, a loyal customer base, and a manager in place will price at the top of that range. A salon with a lease expiring soon or heavily dependent on the owner will price toward the lower end.
A well-prepared salon with clean financials, a transferable lease, and full regulatory compliance can move from mandate to close in 60 to 90 days. The most common causes of delay are lease assignment negotiations with the landlord, gaps in financial documentation, and staff compliance issues.
Yes. Most commercial leases in Dubai require landlord consent before a lease can be assigned to a new owner. Buyers will not proceed to closing without landlord consent confirmed in writing. Wusool Capital manages the landlord negotiation as part of the sale process.
Staff visas must be transferred to the new owner's licence. Wusool Capital coordinates the visa and labour transfer with the relevant authorities. Any outstanding EOSB liabilities must be disclosed and factored into the deal structure.
Customer retention depends on whether loyalty is to the brand or to individual staff. Wusool Capital advises sellers on how to structure the transition to maximise retention and protect the valuation. Wusool Capital targets 60–90 days from mandate to close.
