On a Friday evening, shoppers scroll through their phones while food deliveries crisscross Dubai’s neighborhoods. In warehouses...
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Dubai is a cornerstone of the emirate’s economic growth. Dubai consistently ranks among the world’s top cities for attracting FDI thanks to policies such as 100% foreign ownership, long-term residency visas, and free zone incentives.
FDI inflows target sectors like real estate, fintech, logistics, renewable energy, and tourism. Government entities such as Dubai FDI (a division of Dubai Economy and Tourism) actively promote the emirate’s advantages to international investors.
Reports show that Dubai’s FDI inflows remain resilient even during global downturns, highlighting investor confidence in its stability and innovation-driven growth. The emirate’s strategic location, connecting three continents, further enhances its role as a global investment hub.
When Dubai leaders first opened the emirate to global investors in the 1980s, skeptics questioned whether capital...
