Why Dubai ?

Dubai is one of the most connected and vibrant cities in the world today, with an increasing stake in global supply chains and the growth of new and emerging industry sectors. A world-class infrastructure, economic openness, cultural diversity and emphasis on promoting innovation continue to attract businesses and people from all over the globe to Dubai. The city is home to over 200 nationalities who continue to benefit from a steady stream of opportunities and enjoy success as well as exceptional quality of life as residents, investors,industrialists, entrepreneurs and professionals. Dubai also serves as the most efficient gateway to many of the fast-growing markets regionally and internationally, while strengthening its credentials as a competitive hub for businesses to grow sustainably

Dubai prides as a business capital, and persistent focus of the government on enhancing ease of business in the city has seen the UAE steadily improving its ranking in doing business and enabling growth. The Doing Business Report 2020 of the World Bank ranks UAE at 16^th, the topmost ranking in the Arab world, and the entire Middle East. Dubai Economy (Department of Economic Development – Government of Dubai) is the government body entrusted to set and drive the economic agenda of the emirate of Dubai. Dubai Economy primarily focuses on positioning Dubai as a global hub of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation while supporting the structural transformation of Dubai into a diversified, innovative knowledge-based economy. Along with its three agencies, Dubai SME, Dubai Exports & Dubai FDI – Dubai Economy develops and implements economic plans as well as initiatives that support the growth of strategic sectors, enable domestic and international investors to establish their presence in Dubai for seamlessly connecting to their target markets worldwide.

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Grow via Dubai

For the astute investor and the aspiring businessman, the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) Sector in Dubai Economy promises unrestrained growth and unwavering focus on continued success. From an ‘Instant Licence’ that allows any business to take off within minutes, to a ‘Virtual Company Licence’ that enables doing business in Dubai from anywhere in the world, BRL offers a range of innovative services and digital options to start, run and grow an enterprise in diverse industry sectors, hassle-free and protected by a competitive legal framework

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Innovate with Confidence

Dubai owes its success as a business hub chiefly to the high level of confidence it enjoys among investors, businesses and consumers. The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy maintains an active digital interface with businesses and consumers alike to protect their legitimate rights. ‘Dubai_Consumer,’ the smart application of CCCP, provides an easily accessible and efficient channel to resolve commercial disputes as well as consumer complaints. Likewise, the ‘IP Gateway’ digital platform of CCCP has taken major strides in reassuring trademark owners and protecting intellectual property (IP) rights through constant engagement and immediate action against infringements.
To be part of the IP Gateway, trademark owners, register on:  ipp.dubaided.gov.ae 

The Entrepreneurship Hub

Dubai is synonymous with entrepreneurship, and many of the world-renowned brands Dubai is identified with today had their origins as modest enterprises. Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise sector, has built a comprehensive and evolving ecosystem that enables entrepreneurs and start-ups to benefit from a pool of knowledge and resources in their pursuit of innovation and excellence. With Dubai SME and its partnership network providing life-cycle support and facilitating access to financing as well as business development opportunities SMEs in Dubai are advantageously positioned to grow sustainably and successfully compete internationally.
For more information, please visit: www.sme.ae 

From a regional trading post in the past Dubai has transformed into a thriving hub of global commerce, supported by a superior logistics infrastructure and competitive export-import policies. Today, Dubai has the ninth largest port in the world and one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world. Emirates airline flies to over 140 destinations out of Dubai, offering the most efficient connections to people and cargo across six continents. Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, focuses on facilitating exports and re-exports out of Dubai through a range of value-added trade support services. The agency enables local exporters and manufacturers to connect with buyers worldwide, and expand in foreign markets. While supporting local trade to grow internationally Dubai Exports is also attracting industries of the future to Dubai to expand their export business as the chief enabler of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, aimed to make Dubai a global platform for industries based on knowledge, innovation, and sustainability.
For more information, please visit: www.dedc.gov.ae

Expand Your Footprint

Economic resilience, stability, and future-readiness are attracting international investors to Dubai. The city is home to well over 60% of the Fortune 1000 companies already. Being in Dubai means you have the easiest access to over 2.4 billion consumers living across the Middle East, Africa, Indian Subcontinent and CIS. In recent years, Dubai has seen substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into new and emerging sectors, particularly in high tech industries and innovative services. The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), part of Dubai Economy, helps investors to benefit from strategic and emerging investment opportunities and Dubai's advantage as a preferred global FDI destination.  Dubai FDI programmes and services enable investors to seize opportunities for growth, partnership, and innovation as well as expansion into regional and international markets.
Dubai FDI offers unique on-demand information and data services at your fingertips. 
For FDI flows data and analysis, visit:   www.dubaifdimonitor.ae 
For information on Dubai's  FDI ecosystem, visit:  www.thedubaiadvantage.ae 
For additional information, visit: www.dubaifdi.gov.ae 

The FDI Destination of Choice