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Wide range of thriving industries
Explore Dubai's key sectors
Construction & real estate
Food & agriculture
Trade & logistics
Technology & ICT
Finance & wealth
Building real estate excellence
Dubai is one of the most vibrant property markets in the world. A visionary approach to urban planning and a world-class infrastructure support the dynamic real estate landscape. A recent boom in property transactions – including real estate and plot sales – underscores the immense investment potential offered by the city’s property sector.
Discover more2023 property deals
- 166,400 property transactions
- US$172.6 billion total value of property deals
- 20% annual growth
- 55% growth in new investments
- More than 42% of deals from non-resident foreign investors
An oasis for agri-business
As a gateway between East and West, Dubai is a crucial nexus for interrelated industries including agriculture, food manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food and beverage (F&B) retail. These industries fuel one another's growth, strengthened by supportive infrastructure, innovative vision and international trade shows.
Discover moreSupporting food businesses
- US$43.98 billion value of UAE’s food service market by 2029.
- More than 13,000 restaurants in Dubai
- 5,500 exhibitors at the 2024 Gulfood trade fair
- US$1.5 billion investment in Dubai Food Park
- 67 factories in Dubai Industrial City
Centre of global trade
Building on its history as a trade hub, Dubai is a strategic nerve centre enabling the seamless flow of goods, business and investments across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. A well-established logistics and supply chain ecosystem, encompassing some of the world’s best ports, airports and a hyper-modern roads and transportation network, makes unparalleled connectivity possible. Its world-class infrastructure facilitates efficiency and reliability in trade operations, making it the preferred destination for businesses seeking to diversify and expand into new, high-potential geographies.
Discover more- 140+ cities served by Emirates airline
- 70+ weekly freighter departures by Emirates from Dubai World Central
- Top 10 largest port in the world
- US$150 billion attracted by Comprehensive Economic Partnerships Agreement (CEPA) programme
- US$13.6 billion investment in the world's largest single-site solar park
A world-class tech ecosystem
Dubai is a thriving capital of technology, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in technology and information and communications technology (ICT). Initiatives including the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) will further advance the city's attraction for tech companies by 2033. Dubai's strategic positioning as a gateway to emerging markets in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa offers easy access to high-potential economies.
Discover moreLeading digital transformation
- US$7.7 trillion GDP of accessible emerging markets
- 2,300+ technology companies in Dubai
- 4,000km of fiber optic cables
- 18 colocation data centres
- 237 cloud service providers
- US$181 billion value from cloud technology in the next decade
A global financial powerhouse
Dubai's diverse economy includes well-developed non-oil sectors that significantly contribute to economic growth, making it a popular destination for investment and business. Its finance and wealth sector is a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence. The city hosts a financial market with one of the largest concentrations of Islamic bonds and three derivatives platform operators, making it an attractive option for global investors across asset classes. Diverse tech centres within Dubai support the thriving fintech industry, such as Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC's) Innovation Hub and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and its newly launched Crypto Hub.
Discover moreFuture-focused finance
The city’s support for the digital economy is embodied in innovation centres such as the Dubai Future District, which provides financing and legislative services. Additionally, the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ) has announced its US$136 million (AED500 billion) venture capital fund to empower fintech start-ups.
