Discover why Dubai is the future centre of excellence for your business

A future-driven, pro-business destination and world leader in R&D, tech, logistics and financial services. Find out how Dubai can push your business to the next level.

Markets
Industry guides
Our industry guides explore Dubai’s key sectors and introduce the fundamentals of doing business and investing in Dubai.
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HQs
World-leading tech and connectivity for your HQ
Backed by continued investment in technology and smart-city development, Dubai ranks as a top global centre for key industries, attracting global leaders to open their HQs in the emirate.
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Innovation
A global leader in R&D and digital transformation
Dubai’s ambition fuels both the human and financial investment in creating a leading business environment for technological innovation and digital transformation.
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Start-ups
A global hub for start-ups and entrepreneurs
A city built for the next generation of tech, Dubai’s Free Zone incentives, strategic innovation policy and prosperity continue to inspire entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.
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Business growth
Your hyper-connected global pro-business hub
Dubai is driving the future of tech and innovation, continuously creating a future-forward hub for businesses of today and tomorrow.
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Finance
A leading marketplace for trade and financial services
As technology transforms the nature of financial transactions, Dubai is taking the lead in the region’s fintech and regtech sector.
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Trade
Free trade with a laser focus on the future
A global gateway for trade across Europe, MENA and Asia, with unrivalled connectivity and a pro-business government geared for growth and collaboration.
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Dubai ranks top globally for business

#1

Doing business in MENA

The UAE was ranked 1st in MENA and 16th globally for ease of doing business, based on how conducive the regulatory environment is to the starting and operation of a local firm, Ease of Doing Business Report 2020.

Source: World Bank

#1

Commercial services exports

The UAE ranked #1 globally for exports of commercial services, World Competitiveness Ranking 2021.

Source: IMD

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Trade to GDP ratio

The UAE ranks first globally for Trade to GDP Ratio in 2021, World Competitiveness Ranking 2021.

Source: IMD

#1

Start-up funding

The UAE ranks first in MENA for start-up funding with 129 transactions worth USD $579m in investment in 2020, MENA Investor Ranking Report 2021.

Source: MAGNiTT

#3

Global Cities of the Future

Dubai is ranked 3rd globally for FDI, Attractiveness Index for Foreign Direct Investment 2021.

Source: fDi Intelligence

#5

Best city

Among the world’s best cities with populations of more than a million, Dubai is named among the most desirable for locals, visitors, and business people alike, World’s Best Cities 2021 Report.

Source: Resonance

In a race for excellence that has no finish line, Dubai is the R&D cradle of our tomorrow, nurturing ecosystems that thrive on innovation and disruption that fosters transformation.
Fuelling exponential realities for today’s entrepreneurial visionaries, Dubai is a magnet for the world’s brightest and most curious.
From pioneering next-gen technologies to powering global adoption, Dubai is made for businesses that seek new frontiers in innovation and sectors that are gearing up for accelerated transformation.
With uncompromising credibility, consistency and unparalleled connectivity, Dubai is a global nexus provding a superlative testbed for innovators, transformers, and disruptors.
From Fortune 500s to aspiring unicorns, today’s leaders and tomorrow’s pioneers share a common reality on the best global choice for their growth.
Dubai is the flagbearer for the next generation of visionaries in a borderless world of unprecedented choice.

Successstories

Trash to TreasureCNN Made In Dubai series
What started out as a personal project to embrace sustainability and give back to the community, led Dominic Nowell-Barnes to start his unique athleisure brand made of 100% recycled plastic. At the same time, Christine Wilson was on a journey to embrace upcycling and help reduce plastic waste. Find out how two unique businesses, born during the pandemic, are bringing sustainability closer to consumers. The episode also pays homage to KAVE in Alserkal Avenue, where sisters Rania and Zaina Kanaan are giving the city’s vibrant community of DIY enthusiasts and upcycling creatives a platform for growth.
Homegrown GourmetCNN Made in Dubai series
What started out as a quest for the perfect ramen in Dubai developed first into a popular supper club and then into a meal kit delivery business, So Good Noodles. Find out about Neha Mishra’s culinary journey, how Dubai’s food scene inspired her, and the support she got along the way from fellow food entrepreneur Chang Sup Shin, CEO of 1004 Gourmet.

Upcoming events in Dubai

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Dubai for events

Everything you need to know about planning business and leisure events in Dubai.

Plan a business event

Over the past decade, Dubai has cemented its position as a leading business events destination, prioritising safety and the delegate experience.

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Plan a leisure event

Dubai is renowned for attracting world-class leisure, culture and entertainment events, from concerts and festivals to sporting tournaments and more.

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Helping you run a successful event

We offer a range of tools and services to help organisers arrange successful events in Dubai, from providing introductions to helping with venues, logistics and permits.

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Find an organiser

Browse the list of our approved Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) to help you run your next event.

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