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Why Dubai
- Global Gateway
  A futuristic and thriving hub for global trade
  Fast Growth Market
  Fostering business growth with its diversified economy
  Long term vision
  A city built on vision and ambition
  Global financial hub
  Dubai is equipped with a robust infrastructure for business growth
  City of innovation
  A leading centre for R&D in emerging industries
  Thriving business community
  Empowering companies to flourish and succeed
  Industry guides
  Explore Dubai’s key sectors and business opportunities within them
  D33 Agenda
  Dubai's Economic Agenda "D33" aims to double the size of Dubai's economy by 2033, making it one of the top 3 cities for living, investing, and working.
  Expo City Dubai
  Get a glimpse of what the city of the future has in store for businesses.
- A blueprint for cities of the future
Setting up a business
- Company set-up options
  See a comparison of mainland and free-zone business options
  Mainland companies
  Details of setting up a mainland company in Dubai
  Free zone companies
  Learn about the benefits of Dubai's free zones
  Employees and administration
  Get your new Dubai business up and running
  Regulations, laws and tax
  Introduction to Dubai's rules and regulations
  Support for SMEs
  Funding and resources for start-ups and SMEs
  Business set-up services
  Access Dubai Government services for companies
  Dubai Unified Licence
  Find out all you need to know about the Dubai Unified Licence programme
Investment
- Why invest in Dubai
  A global financial hub and a regional banking leader
  Investment options
  A break-down of some of the primary areas for investment
  Investment programmes
  Connecting businesses and investors with tourism initiatives
- Get in touch today
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- Dubai Calendar
  Browse all upcoming business and leisure events
  Plan a business event
  Bringing your event to a global business hub
  Plan a leisure event
  Attracting audiences from around the world
  Event tools and support
  Helping organisers arrange successful events
  Find an organiser
  Browse a list of PCOs and DMCs in Dubai
  Our trade show calendar
  Come and meet us at these shows
  Find a venue
  Filter Dubai's venues based on your event requirements
- Dubai business events
Live and work
- Visas and entry
  Find visa requirements by country and trip type
  Work remotely
  One-year Dubai virtual working and residency programme
  Transport
  Getting to and around one of the most connected cities
  Practical information
  Helpful information and tips for your stay
  Accommodation
  A wide range of options for short and long term stays
  Deals
  Special offers to make the most of your stay
- Work remotely from Dubai
News
- Insights and articles
  Explore the latest articles and industry and market guides
Contact us
- General query
  Get in touch if you have a general question
  Open a business
  Get assistance in opening a business in Dubai
  Find an investor
  Let us connect you with a relevant investor
  Event ambassador programme
  Apply for the Al Safeer Ambassador Programme
  Support for leisure events
  Enquire about sponsorship and services for leisure events
  Support for business events
  Enquire about sponsorship and services for business events
- Get in touch today

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Why Dubai
- Global Gateway
  A futuristic and thriving hub for global trade
  Fast Growth Market
  Fostering business growth with its diversified economy
  Long term vision
  A city built on vision and ambition
  Global financial hub
  Dubai is equipped with a robust infrastructure for business growth
  City of innovation
  A leading centre for R&D in emerging industries
  Thriving business community
  Empowering companies to flourish and succeed
  Industry guides
  Explore Dubai’s key sectors and business opportunities within them
  D33 Agenda
  Dubai's Economic Agenda "D33" aims to double the size of Dubai's economy by 2033, making it one of the top 3 cities for living, investing, and working.
  Expo City Dubai
  Get a glimpse of what the city of the future has in store for businesses.
- A blueprint for cities of the future
Setting up a business
- Company set-up options
  See a comparison of mainland and free-zone business options
  Mainland companies
  Details of setting up a mainland company in Dubai
  Free zone companies
  Learn about the benefits of Dubai's free zones
  Employees and administration
  Get your new Dubai business up and running
  Regulations, laws and tax
  Introduction to Dubai's rules and regulations
  Support for SMEs
  Funding and resources for start-ups and SMEs
  Business set-up services
  Access Dubai Government services for companies
  Dubai Unified Licence
  Find out all you need to know about the Dubai Unified Licence programme
Investment
- Why invest in Dubai
  A global financial hub and a regional banking leader
  Investment options
  A break-down of some of the primary areas for investment
  Investment programmes
  Connecting businesses and investors with tourism initiatives
- Get in touch today
Events
- Dubai Calendar
  Browse all upcoming business and leisure events
  Plan a business event
  Bringing your event to a global business hub
  Plan a leisure event
  Attracting audiences from around the world
  Event tools and support
  Helping organisers arrange successful events
  Find an organiser
  Browse a list of PCOs and DMCs in Dubai
  Our trade show calendar
  Come and meet us at these shows
  Find a venue
  Filter Dubai's venues based on your event requirements
- Dubai business events
Live and work
- Visas and entry
  Find visa requirements by country and trip type
  Work remotely
  One-year Dubai virtual working and residency programme
  Transport
  Getting to and around one of the most connected cities
  Practical information
  Helpful information and tips for your stay
  Accommodation
  A wide range of options for short and long term stays
  Deals
  Special offers to make the most of your stay
- Work remotely from Dubai
News
- Insights and articles
  Explore the latest articles and industry and market guides
Contact us
- General query
  Get in touch if you have a general question
  Open a business
  Get assistance in opening a business in Dubai
  Find an investor
  Let us connect you with a relevant investor
  Event ambassador programme
  Apply for the Al Safeer Ambassador Programme
  Support for leisure events
  Enquire about sponsorship and services for leisure events
  Support for business events
  Enquire about sponsorship and services for business events
- Get in touch today

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