Dubai’s status as a global hub for entrepreneurship continues to grow, with the latest data from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce showing a strong rise in new business registrations across diverse nationalities in the first quarter of 2025.
Entrepreneurs in 2025
According to the Chamber, 4,543 new Indian-owned companies joined during Q1 2025, maintaining India’s position as the top nationality among new members. Other active business communities include those from Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, and China, reflecting the city’s expanding multicultural business landscape.
In total, over 53,800 new businesses joined the Dubai Chamber between January and September 2025 a 4% year-on-year increase underscoring the emirate’s continued appeal to global investors, startups, and established enterprises alike.
This surge highlights Dubai’s resilience and forward-looking economic policies that promote innovation, ease of doing business, and foreign investment. Entrepreneurs are increasingly drawn by Dubai’s investor-friendly regulations, world-class infrastructure, and growing reputation as a gateway between East and West.
Private sector enablers such as IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) have also played a key role in supporting this momentum. IFZA offers a comprehensive ecosystem for business setup, including tailored licensing solutions, simplified processes, and global support networks helping entrepreneurs establish, grow, and thrive in Dubai’s dynamic economy.
Together with proactive government initiatives and a strong free-zone framework, these developments are further positioning Dubai as one of the world’s most competitive destinations for global entrepreneurship.
