Dubai International Chamber Attracts 64 Multinational Companies to Dubai in 2025
DUBAI, UAE — January 28, 2026 — Dubai International Chamber announced it attracted 64 multinational companies to Dubai in 2025, achieving 25.5% annual growth from 51 companies in 2024. The chamber drew 373 companies total, including 309 SMEs—an 80.2% rise from 207 in the previous year—to boost foreign direct investment and solidify Dubai’s position as a global business hub.
Announcement Specifics
The chamber executed 235 promotional roadshows across 190 cities and hosted 141 trade delegations comprising 673 participants throughout 2025. Dubai International Chamber expanded its global footprint to 38 international offices, inaugurating nine new locations in New York (USA), Warsaw (Poland), Stockholm (Sweden), Karachi (Pakistan), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Cape Town (South Africa), Bengaluru (India), Bangkok (Thailand), and Toronto (Canada). These offices hosted 505 roundtables to promote investment opportunities. Specific capital investment and job creation figures were not disclosed.
Stakeholder Perspective
“Dubai continues to reinforce its position as a global destination for foreign direct investment and an ideal environment for businesses to grow and expand internationally. Dubai International Chamber remains committed to playing a pivotal role in advancing the emirate’s position as a key hub within the global economy.”
— Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman, Dubai International Chamber
Why it matters: This statement underscores Dubai’s competitive positioning amid intensifying regional competition for multinational headquarters and investment capital.
“The chamber’s growing network of international representative offices is instrumental in supporting the targets of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) through ongoing efforts to attract high-value investments and connect companies in Dubai with opportunities in global markets. This contributes to building sustainable economic partnerships that enhance Dubai’s competitiveness and reinforce its position among the world’s leading financial and business centres.”
— Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman, Dubai International Chamber
Why it matters: The alignment with D33 targets demonstrates institutional coordination toward economic diversification goals.
Industry Context
Dubai’s aggressive global outreach via the ‘Dubai Global’ initiative targets 50 offices by 2030 across 30 priority markets. The 2025 performance outpaces earlier periods, with 261 companies attracted during Q1-Q3 2025, reflecting accelerated momentum in the final quarter. The multinational company acquisition rate positions Dubai competitively against regional rivals pursuing similar foreign direct investment strategies.
Forward Outlook: With 12 additional offices planned by 2030, Dubai International Chamber aims to sustain foreign direct investment growth, enhancing Dubai’s role in global trade networks and supporting D33 economic leadership ambitions.
Sources: Zawya, Dubai Chambers
