Dear ,

Your query requires detailed reply , but iam just summarizing some basic points:

1) dubai as one of the emerging market has quality products and services including parlors..

2) It depends where you set-up the business in an area like JBR / or marina the per client revenue will be more but initial capital cost is also very high like rentals etc...

The opportunity cost analysis is very vital there...

3) In a market ( related to parlour) you can set-up with less capital but again competition will be high , the major constraint will be price .

4) Local laws , law requires involvement of local sponsor who on paper will own the company and you are working a manager ( unless you open LLC)
If you hire well renowned sponsor ( means from VIP) the cost will be more but he then have no interest in your business and never interfere in any matter the sponsorship fee will be set and then you just need to pay annually in his bank account... but if you go for ordinary local the fee will be very nominal but he may interfere in your business and for every time when you requires his signature may demand extra fee..


5) You need to hire atleast one person who knows arabic..


This is my analysis...

Glad to help you in any matter ...

Best of Luck!