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Why Dubai dominates as the world's top business destination
Dubai's unique combination of economic stability and business incentives creates an unmatched competitive advantage for international enterprises:
Low cost of livingRanked #15 globally with consistently low inflation rates.
Monetary stabilityUAE dirham pegged to the US dollar for predictable financial planning.
Significant tax exemptions137 Double Taxation Treaties, 0% income tax, and low corporate tax rates for eligible businesses.
Free Zone vs. Mainland: Choose your optimal business structure
Dubai's business setup framework offers unmatched flexibility that other global markets simply can't provide.
Free Zones100% foreign ownership on all business activities, and freedom to trade within the free zone and internationally.
MainlandMainland companies have unrestricted access to the UAE's domestic market. This strategic choice allows businesses to optimise their structure based on operational goals.
A streamlined employment landscape
Dubai's employment framework eliminates the regulatory complexity that burdens businesses in other markets:
Working hours and leaveStandardised 48-hour work week with defined overtime limits and structured leave entitlements create predictable staffing costs and scheduling.
Unemployment insuranceSimple annual contribution system (AED 40-100) provides 60% salary protection for up to three months, reducing hiring risk for employers.
2025 Dubai Business Set Up Guide
Tap into Dubai’s unrivalled capital markets
Dubai's diverse financial ecosystem combines conventional banking, Islamic finance, and government-backed options, providing more funding pathways than single-system markets.
Conventional bankingStandard loans with competitive terms for established businesses (2+ years operating).
Islamic financeSharia-compliant funding through asset-based investment alternatives.
Government supportSBA-backed loans provide additional backing when traditional applications face challenges.
We have been associated with the tea industry for more than three and a half decades. Without DMCC, it would not have been possible to develop our business. DMCC created a unique infrastructure that gives them an edge over other free zones in the country.
Pankaj Varma, Managing Director, Inter Tradelink DMCC
I think DMCC have a perfect team of people who were looking at commodities, gemstone-related ideas, what kind of pipeline challenges and so on. I think that was the real key differentiating factor of what DMCC has over other free zones. Talking to people in DMCC, they knew the details of our industry, which is pretty unique.
Amit Dhamani, Managing Director, Dhamani
DMCC was chosen for three main reasons: the location, the flexibility & level of service that was offered, and the proximity to our employees. We are importing a lot of goods and being at DMCC is a blessing. The flexibility has an impact directly on sales.
Kolia Neveux, Managing Director - Middle East & Africa, Bvlgari