Established Gourmet Food Shop Abu Dhabi For Sale

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

The business operates from leased commercial premises with an annual rent of 70,000 AED. One rent cheque of 17,300 AED remains outstanding and is due in September. The current lease expires in December and is renewable. The lease may be transferred to the new owner, subject to landlord (Realam) approval.

Leasehold Rent:

AED70,000 per annum

Location:

Located in MBZ, Mussafah Shabiya 12, Abu Dhabi, the business occupies a high-visibility corner retail unit in a well-established residential and commercial community. The location benefits from excellent accessibility, convenient parking, and serves both walk-in customers and online orders through the website, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Premises Details:

The business operates from a spacious, modern corner retail unit with excellent frontage and visibility. The premises are fully fitted with high-quality display shelving, refrigerated display units, storage refrigerators, a POS/cashier area, premium lighting, and illuminated external signage. A dedicated back storage room provides convenient space for inventory and supplies, helping maintain an organized retail area. The contemporary fit-out requires no additional investment, allowing the new owner to begin operations immediately. The lease is transferable, subject to landlord approval.

Size in square feet:

40 m² = approximately 431 sq ft

Planning Consent:

NA

Business Operation

Management type:

This business is owner operated.

Expansion Potential:

The business offers significant growth opportunities through expanded digital marketing, increased website and social media sales, corporate gifting, wholesale supply to hotels, cafés, and restaurants, and partnerships with online delivery platforms. As Abu Dhabi is a large and growing market, there is excellent potential to open additional branches in high-demand areas such as Khalifa City and Shamkha. Many existing customers from these communities have repeatedly requested new branches closer to their locations, indicating strong demand and attractive expansion opportunities. A hands-on owner can also introduce additional premium imported product lines and further strengthen the business's presence across the UAE.

Competition / Market:

While Dubai has several Turkish and Azerbaijani specialty food stores, this niche is far less represented in Abu Dhabi. The business has established itself as a unique destination for premium Turkish and Azerbaijani gourmet products, including specialty nuts, tea, sweets, and pantry items. This differentiation, combined with an established customer base, online sales channels, and a curated product range, provides a strong competitive advantage and significant opportunity for continued growth in the Abu Dhabi market.

Trading hours:

10 AM till 10 pm, everyday.

Employees:

2 Sales Associates. The business is owner-managed, with the owner overseeing daily operations, inventory, supplier management, purchasing, marketing, and business administration. The sales associates handle in-store sales, customer service, online orders, and daily shop operations.

Years established:

2021

Other Information

Support & training:

The owner currently manages purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory, marketing, and overall business operations. The Instagram page and online orders are managed in-house, while graphic design and professional product photography are outsourced. Deliveries are handled by one sales associate together with a third-party delivery company. The owner will provide comprehensive training and a smooth handover, including supplier introductions, operational procedures, website and social media management, POS system operation, and inventory management.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

AED60,000 - included in the asking price

Inventory / Stock value:

AED30,000 - included in the asking price

Relocatable:

This business can be relocated