Importing will cut the cost of the equipment by upto 30% but the challenge will be the warranty - unless one has previous knowledge then if that equipment, especially the alignment one breaks down you will be on your own, though most are pretty decent.

If you can get the alignment machine then your target market can be roped in easily since alignment can be sold as a frequent service than say, tyres or suspensions that need changing once in several years. Plus very few juakali or even workshops have that, what do you marketers call that unique something.

the bar option/location is decent, but at the starting level my 2cents would be to focus on one area, you might not make profits from the word go but jenga that brand and in time it will pay off. The bar option might give you quick clients, but its the bar that will be selling you, not you selling you, plus not many people will go to a bar then drive to the next shop for service - most have a specific reason for visiting a pub.

Be careful with the amounts, even if minus the alignment machine the other come to about 1.3, you have to factor in set up cost for the service areas, you will need 2 or 3 bay areas for starters and just building and setting it up to good standards will eat up some good amount of cash.
Don't also forget a good website, and negotiate hard with the tyre suppliers to give you good margins.

Swenani..looking at all options. Not much difference with prices in UAE due to import duty+ VAT

I must admit your serious thoughts and advice will go along way as I do more viability study of my project.The need is there and its how best to do it.I thank the responders and viewers for your encouragement and please don`t hesitate to chip in your valuable advice.Inclusive of all the posted info, I will factor all this on my project proposal,inclusive of more research on buying locally viz-a-viz ex-UK or Chinese etc.I also buy the idea that proximity to a pub may not be the mirage to successful service/repair works though a good idea.Will look at other options based on best customer care.