UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% | UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% |

Dubai

Best Areas to Invest in Dubai Property 2025: Location Analysis and ROI

Institutional-grade location analysis of Dubai's top investment areas covering rental yields, capital appreciation, and risk-adjusted returns. Data-driven comparison of established and emerging neighborhoods for property investors.

Feb 22, 2026

DAFZA Investment Guide: Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority

Complete guide to setting up a company in the Dubai Airport Free Zone. Covers logistics advantages, licensing categories, costs, and benefits for trade and aviation-linked businesses.

Feb 22, 2026

DIFC Investment Guide: Dubai's Premier Financial Centre

Complete guide to investing and setting up a company in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Covers licensing, costs, regulatory framework, and benefits of DIFC for financial services firms.

Feb 22, 2026

DMCC Investment Guide: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Setup

Guide to company formation in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre. Covers licensing, office options, commodities trading infrastructure, and the benefits of DMCC for international businesses.

Feb 22, 2026

DP World

DP World is a global logistics and port operations leader headquartered in Dubai, managing a network of maritime terminals, logistics parks, and trade infrastructure across six continents. The company serves as a critical enabler of the UAE's position as a global trade hub connecting East and West.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA)

The Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority operates a strategically located free zone adjacent to Dubai International Airport, providing businesses with direct access to aviation logistics, cargo facilities, and global connectivity. DAFZA hosts thousands of companies across sectors including logistics, technology, pharmaceuticals, and aviation services.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Attractions Strategy: Theme Parks, Museums, and Experiences Pipeline

Analysis of Dubai's attractions ecosystem including theme parks, museums, immersive experiences, and the strategic pipeline designed to increase dwell time and repeat visitation under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs is the government authority responsible for regulating the movement of goods into and out of the emirate, facilitating trade through advanced customs procedures, risk-based inspection systems, and digital clearance platforms. It is a critical enabler of Dubai's position as a global trade and re-export hub.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism is the government authority responsible for driving Dubai's economic growth, regulating business activity, and positioning Dubai as a leading global destination for tourism, trade, and investment. DET integrates economic development and tourism promotion under a unified strategic framework.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Economic Agenda D33

The Dubai Economic Agenda D33 is Dubai's ten-year economic plan targeting a doubling of the emirate's GDP and the establishment of Dubai among the top three global economic cities by 2033. It represents the most ambitious growth programme in Dubai's history.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Economic Profile

Comprehensive economic profile of Dubai, the UAE's commercial and tourism capital, covering its trade infrastructure, aviation dominance, financial centres, real estate market, and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Free Zone Setup Costs 2025: Complete Fee Comparison

Detailed comparison of business setup costs across major Dubai free zones for 2025. Covers license fees, visa packages, office space costs, and total first-year expenditure for DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DIFC, and other zones.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Future Foundation

The Dubai Future Foundation is the government entity responsible for shaping Dubai's future through foresight, innovation programs, and the development of regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies. DFF drives experimentation and institutional innovation to position Dubai at the forefront of global future readiness.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Healthcare City Investment Guide: Medical Free Zone

Guide to establishing a healthcare or medical business in Dubai Healthcare City. Covers clinical licensing, regulatory requirements, setup costs, and benefits for hospitals, clinics, and pharma firms.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Holding

Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment company owned by the Government of Dubai, with a portfolio spanning real estate, hospitality, media, technology, and financial services. The company manages and invests in strategic assets that drive Dubai's economic growth and global brand positioning.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

The Dubai International Financial Centre is a leading global financial hub located in Dubai, operating under an independent common law framework with its own courts and regulatory authority. DIFC serves as the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region's premier centre for finance, fintech, and innovation.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Internet City Investment Guide: Tech Hub Setup and Benefits

Guide to establishing a technology company in Dubai Internet City. Covers licensing, costs, office options, and the advantages of the Middle East's largest tech free zone.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Mainland Company Setup 2025: Cost, Process, and Requirements

Step-by-step guide to establishing a mainland company in Dubai. Covers DET licensing, legal structures, costs, visa allocations, and full foreign ownership eligibility under the 2020 Companies Law.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Media City Investment Guide: Media Free Zone Setup

Complete guide to establishing a media business in Dubai Media City. Covers licensing for publishing, broadcasting, advertising, and digital content, along with costs and benefits.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre is a government-established free zone and commodity exchange hub that facilitates global trade in gold, diamonds, tea, and other commodities. DMCC has grown into the world's largest free zone by number of registered companies, anchoring Dubai's position as a global commodities trading center.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Property Investment: Complete Guide for Investors 2026

In-depth guide to Dubai property investment covering freehold areas, off-plan opportunities, rental yields, and the regulatory landscape for international investors.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Real Estate Market 2025: Price Trends, Supply, and Investor Analysis

An analytical deep dive into Dubai's real estate market covering residential price trajectories, off-plan activity, supply pipeline dynamics, rental market trends, and the composition of domestic and international investor demand. This article examines the structural and cyclical forces shaping one of the world's most closely watched property markets.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Silicon Oasis Investment Guide: Technology Park Setup

Guide to setting up a technology or innovation company in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Covers licensing, cost structures, residential-commercial integration, and benefits for tech-driven businesses.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Tourism Model: Mega-Events, Attractions, and Destination Strategy

Examining Dubai's tourism operating model and its reliance on mega-events, retail attractions, and destination marketing. This analysis maps the structural components that drive the emirate's 18 million annual visitors.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai Tourist Numbers 2024: Monthly Arrivals and Source Markets

Detailed breakdown of Dubai's international visitor arrivals in 2024, including monthly trends, top source countries, purpose of visit, average length of stay, and visitor spending patterns.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi for Business: Complete Investment Comparison 2025

A structured comparison of Dubai and Abu Dhabi as business destinations, covering regulatory frameworks, costs, free zones, sectoral strengths, and investment incentives.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: Two Models of Gulf Development

A comparative institutional analysis of Dubai and Abu Dhabi's divergent development models, examining how resource endowments shaped distinct governance philosophies. Assesses the complementarities and tensions within the UAE's dual-engine federation.

Feb 22, 2026

Dubai World

Dubai World is a holding company of the Government of Dubai that manages and supervises a portfolio of businesses and projects spanning logistics, maritime, urban development, and financial services. It is the parent entity of DP World and has played a central role in Dubai's transformation into a global commercial hub.

Feb 22, 2026

Emirates Airline

Emirates Airline is the largest airline in the Middle East and one of the world's leading international carriers, operating from its hub at Dubai International Airport. Owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, Emirates is a cornerstone of Dubai's strategy as a global aviation and tourism hub.

Feb 22, 2026

Emirates vs Etihad: UAE Aviation Duopoly Strategy Analysis

A strategic analysis comparing Emirates and Etihad Airways across fleet composition, route networks, financial performance, hub strategies, and their respective roles within Dubai and Abu Dhabi's broader economic models. This deep dive examines whether the UAE's two-airline strategy creates complementary strength or structural redundancy.

Feb 22, 2026

Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD)

The Investment Corporation of Dubai is the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, managing a diversified portfolio of strategic assets across financial services, transportation, real estate, and industrial sectors. ICD strengthens Dubai's fiscal position and supports long-term economic diversification through disciplined investment management.

Feb 22, 2026

JAFZA Investment Guide: Jebel Ali Free Zone Setup and Logistics Hub

Guide to investing and setting up operations in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. Covers company formation, warehousing, logistics advantages, and cost structures for trade-focused businesses.

Feb 22, 2026

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)

The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority operates one of the world's largest and most established free trade zones, situated adjacent to Jebel Ali Port in Dubai. JAFZA provides a comprehensive industrial, logistics, and commercial platform that has been central to Dubai's emergence as a global trade and manufacturing hub.

Feb 22, 2026

TECOM Group

TECOM Group is a member of Dubai Holding that develops and manages sector-focused business communities including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai Design District. TECOM provides the physical and regulatory ecosystem for knowledge-economy industries in Dubai.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Free Zone Comparison: Complete Guide to 40+ Investment Zones

Detailed comparison of UAE free zones across all seven emirates. Analyzes licensing costs, ownership structures, sector focus, and strategic advantages for each major zone.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Property Prices 2025: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Average Rates

Comprehensive analysis of residential and commercial property prices across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah for 2025. Covers average per-square-foot rates, yield data, and price trends by district.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Real Estate & Construction Sector

An overview of the UAE real estate and construction sector — Dubai's position as the largest GCC property market, Abu Dhabi's growth trajectory, major developers, mega-projects, regulatory frameworks, and the golden visa property route.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Real Estate Investment Intelligence: Market Analysis and Opportunity Mapping

Institutional analysis of UAE real estate investment markets across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and northern emirates. Covers market dynamics, yield analysis, regulatory framework, and strategic entry points.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE REITs 2025: Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts Analysis

Analysis of UAE-listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) for 2025. Covers Emirates REIT, ENBD REIT, and other vehicles with performance data, dividend yields, NAV comparisons, and portfolio composition.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Tourism & Hospitality Sector

An overview of the UAE tourism and hospitality sector — Dubai's 17M+ annual visitors, Abu Dhabi's cultural tourism strategy, hotel infrastructure, airline capacity, cruise tourism, and the national target of 40 million visitors.

Feb 22, 2026
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