Dubai International Chamber attracts 53 companies from across the globe to Dubai during Q1 2025, achieving year-over-year growth of 39%

7 May 2025

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H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem: “We are continuing to strengthen our efforts to attract foreign direct investment to Dubai and showcase the emirate’s competitive advantages and wide range of opportunities for companies and investors from across the globe.”
The chamber achieved 120% year-over-year (YoY) growth in the number of multinational companies attracted to Dubai during Q1 2025.
During the same period, the chamber attracted 42 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Dubai, representing YoY growth of 27%.

Dubai, UAE – Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced details of its key achievements during the first quarter of 2025. Throughout the three-month period, the chamber has continued to play a pivotal role in attracting foreign direct investment to the emirate and cementing Dubai’s position as a leading global business destination.

Dubai International Chamber successfully attracted 53 companies to Dubai during Q1 2025, representing a 39% increase compared to 38 companies attracted in Q1 2024. These included 11 multinational companies (MNCs), marking a 120% increase over the five attracted in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, 42 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were attracted during Q1 2025, representing YoY growth of 27% compared to the 33 attracted during the same period last year.

His Excellency Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai International Chamber, stated: “We are continuing to strengthen our efforts to attract foreign direct investment to Dubai and showcase the emirate’s competitive advantages and wide range of opportunities for companies and investors from across the globe.”

His Excellency added: “Dubai International Chamber’s network of international offices plays a vital role in strengthening Dubai’s global investment appeal by attracting businesses from around the world. These companies are leveraging Dubai’s competitive advantages to accelerate their local and international expansion, further strengthening the emirate’s status as a leading global hub for trade and investments.”

As part of its activities during the first quarter, Dubai International Chamber hosted a high-level business networking event on the sidelines of Gulfood 2025. The event was attended by 415 representatives from leading local and international companies in the food and beverage sector. The session offered insights into the latest data and trends shaping the UAE’s food industry and highlighted Dubai’s strategic role as a global centre for food trade and production.