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From being a small trading post in the middle of the desert, Dubai has become one of the most vibrant ecosystems for entrepreneurs worldwide. Thanks to their favorable fiscal policies, on state of the art infrastructure And your strategic location between East and West, the city has become a magnet for founders looking for global connections and access to the markets of Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA).
With the D33 Schedule, Dubai has set out to double the size of its economy and position itself among three major cities in the world. And the results are already palpable:
- In the first quarter of 2025, the city's GDP grew by 4% year-on-year, reaching $32.6 billion.
- In 2024, the foreign direct investment It surpassed the $14.2 billion, which represented growth of more than 33%.
These numbers not only reflect economic strength, but also a fertile environment for innovation.
Dubai has managed to attract startups from multiple sectors thanks to a unique mix of demand, technology and a flexible regulatory framework.
- Health and innovation: Ezra, with its focus on early disease detection, chose Dubai to expand its presence in the region. According to Jason Goodman, the company's commercial director, the city offers the ideal combination of infrastructure and opportunities to grow.
- Fintech and SMEs: OCTA, co-founded by Jon Santillan and Nupur Mittal, is taking advantage of the dynamism of the ecosystem to offer financial solutions to SMEs, which represent the 95% of companies of the region.
In addition, the presence of more than 200 nationalities living together in the city It provides a talent diversity hard to find in other business centers around the world.
1. Strategic location: connects three continents in a matter of flight hours.
2. Favorable tax environment: with policies that encourage investment and business creation.
3. World-class infrastructure: from free zones to state-of-the-art technology centers.
4. Cultural Diversity and International Talent: more than 200 nationalities providing global perspectives.
The current scenario projects a Bright future for Dubai, which continues to consolidate itself as a global center for innovation and investment attraction. For entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses in a dynamic, multicultural environment with institutional support, Dubai isn't just an option: it's the place where opportunities become realities.
