Global gateway
Positioned at the nexus of the East and West, Dubai is a futuristic and thriving hub for global trade.
Gateway to the World
Its strategic global location, combined with business-friendly policies and future-forward infrastructure, have shaped Dubai into a leading global trade, finance and e-commerce powerhouse.

Dubai is set to be at the fore of exponential thinking
Global Trade

US$32bn
Value of exports
Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade as of 2019.

US$84bn
Value of re-exports
Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade as of 2019.
Trading Partners
India is the second-biggest trading partner, contributing over US$27 billion, a growth of 16% followed by the USA with US$15.5 billion and Switzerland US$12.7 billion. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia maintained its position as Dubai's largest Arab trade partner. The country was its fifth-biggest partner globally reporting in excess of US$ 11 billion worth of trade in 2019.
US$29 bn
China
As of 2019, China is Dubai’s top trading partner.
US$27 bn
India
India is Dubai’s second largest trading partner as of 2019.
US$15.5 bn
USA
As of 2019, the USA is Dubai’s third largest trading partner.
US$12.7 bn
Switzerland
Switzerland is Dubai’s fourth largest trading partner as of 2019.
US$11 bn
KSA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is Dubai’s fifth largest trading partner as of 2019 and the top trading partner in the Gulf.
Logistics Nexus

DP World

19.3m
TEU
Jebel Ali Port’s container handling capacity is currently at 19.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units).
Aviation Hub

86m
passengers
Dubai International Airport welcomed 86 million passengers in 2019.

118m
passengers
Planned expansions are projected to take Dubai International Airport from 90 million passengers annually to 118 million by 2023.

160m
passengers
There is a planned annual capacity of 160 million passengers at Al Maktoum International Airport upon completion.

12m
tonnes
The planned annual cargo at Al Maktoum International Airport upon completion is set to be 12 million tonnes.
African Export Boom
Dubai’s non-oil trade with the African continent is expected to have exceeded US$272 billion in the period from 2011-2019; with over 21,000 African companies currently registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Dubai International Airport
Why Dubai
Discover topics on what makes Dubai a global hub for business and investment.

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.

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

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.