Dubai has continued to attract foreign investment at an unprecedented rate, with 53,838 new companies registering with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the first nine months of 2025. This surge underscores Dubai’s position as a leading hub for trade, investment, and regional business expansion.
Pakistani firms ranked second among non-UAE investors, contributing 4,281 new registrations, highlighting the strong business ties between Pakistan and Dubai. Indian-owned companies led the pack with 9,038 new registrations, followed by Pakistan, Egypt with 2,540, and Bangladesh with 1,541, reflecting significant year-on-year growth. The United Kingdom secured fifth place with 1,385 companies, while Syria, China, Jordan, Türkiye, and Canada completed the top ten list of foreign investors.
The Dubai Chamber also reported that the total value of members’ exports and re-exports rose to AED 260 billion, a 16% increase compared to the same period last year. Trade facilitation remained robust, with 627,908 Certificates of Origin issued (up 9% from 2024) and 3,743 ATA Carnets processed for goods valued at approximately AED 3.69 billion.
These figures reflect Dubai’s continuing appeal to international businesses, demonstrating the emirate’s strategic role in fostering global trade and investment while offering a dynamic environment for companies from across the world, particularly from Pakistan, to expand their operations and reach regional markets efficiently.
