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Global financial hub
Dubai's infrastructure and regulatory environment make it the leading financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

25,600
professionals
Currently, there are 25,600 professionals working across over 2,400 active registered companies in DIFC.

US$125 million
Fintech investment
expected annual investment growth by 2022 in the fintech sector alone.
A wealth of opportunities
Strategically positioned between East and West, Dubai has consistently developed its offering to ensure its competitiveness with the other leading financial centres. It also caters for the burgeoning economies of the MEASA region, whose 3 billion residents stand to benefit from the broad range of financial services and Islamic financing options available, all within a highly regulated environment.
It is this progressive attitude of finding people-oriented solutions that has supported Dubai’s sustained rise as a global financial centre and one that is supported by its leadership.

DIFC
Strategically positioned between East and West
Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) 2.0 aims to triple the scale of its operations and most importantly, create the right environment for companies and people to innovate and develop.
This will not only support the emirate’s strong desire to enhance its human capital development, but also support the existing 25,600 professionals and 2,400 active registered companies currently based in the centre.
Why Dubai
Discover topics on what makes Dubai a global hub for business and investment.

Global gateway
Positioned at the nexus of the East and West, Dubai is a futuristic and thriving hub for global trade.

Fast growth market
As a dynamic marketplace, Dubai's economy is now among the most diversified in the world.

Long term vision
Dubai's bold vision for the future sets the city apart as a fast-paced and forward looking metropolis.

City of innovation
Known as "the city of the future", Dubai is a leading centre for research and development (R&D) in emerging industries.

Thriving business community
Through its progressive and dynamic ecosystem, the emirate is empowering companies to flourish and succeed.

Industry guides
Our industry guides explore Dubai’s key sectors and introduce the fundamentals of doing business and investing in Dubai.