Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomed 53,838 new member companies, reflecting 4 per cent year-on-year growth, between Q1 and Q3 2025.
The Chamber reported significant growth across all key performance indicators for the first nine months of 2025, underlining its central role in advancing the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and strengthening the emirate’s global competitiveness.
The results highlight Dubai’s enduring appeal as a global business destination and its ability to attract sustained inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI).
Exports and re-exports up 16 per cent
The value of members’ exports and re-exports reached AED260bn ($70.8bn), marking a 16 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The chamber issued 627,908 Certificates of Origin, up 9 per cent year-on-year, and processed 3,743 ATA Carnets for goods valued at AED3.69bn ($1bn).
Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, said: “Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate continues to advance with confidence as it reinforces its position as a leading global centre for business and finance.
“This progress is supported by an integrated business ecosystem that strengthens investor confidence in Dubai’s positive economic outlook.”
He added: “We remain committed to strengthening Dubai’s business ecosystem in line with investor expectations by advancing a more agile and growth-driven legislative environment, opening new pathways for global expansion, and deepening international partnerships.
“These efforts directly support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and are guiding us towards a more competitive and sustainable economy.”
Expanding global reach
During the same period, the chamber supported the international expansion of 90 local companies, a 20 per cent increase compared to 2024.
The initiatives reflect the chamber’s mission to help local businesses grow beyond national borders and enhance Dubai’s role as a global trade hub.
The chamber worked closely with Business Groups and Business Councils, reviewing 42 laws and draft laws and achieving a 64 per cent adoption rate for private sector recommendations — a 31 per cent increase from the previous year’s 49 per cent.
A total of 223 meetings were held with private-sector stakeholders, representing 68 per cent growth year-on-year.
The chamber also organised 25 legal awareness events — including workshops and seminars attended by 1,702 participants — and received 146 mediation cases worth AED230m ($62.6m), up 11 per cent year-on-year.
Family business initiatives
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses (DCFB), operating under Dubai Chambers, continued to strengthen the sustainability of family enterprises.
Key 2025 achievements included:
- Launch of three advisory services for family charters and office structures
- Publication of the first directory of family business advisors in Dubai
- 29 graduates from the Family Business Management Programme’s second cohort
- Two Next-Gen Training Programme sessions focused on leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship
- Four events under the ‘Governance Series’, featuring insights from global experts
These initiatives underscore Dubai’s long-term strategy to empower family businesses, a cornerstone of the emirate’s private sector and intergenerational economic growth.
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