Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation, trade, and entrepreneurship, with over 9,000 Indian firms establishing operations in the emirate during the first half of 2025. This impressive surge in Indian business presence is a result of enhanced bilateral trade clarity, reduced tariffs, and Dubai’s commitment to creating a seamless and growth-focused ecosystem for global entrepreneurs.
In 2024 alone, Dubai-India non-oil trade reached AED 193 billion, showcasing the deepening economic ties between the two regions. This growth is largely attributed to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which continues to simplify market access and streamline regulations for Indian businesses looking to expand into the Middle East and beyond via Dubai.
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Fast-Track Business Setup Through the ‘Business in Dubai’ Platform
A major contributor to this business boom is the ‘Business in Dubai’ platform, launched by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. This unified, digital-first platform enables investors and entrepreneurs to fast-track business setup, including services such as:
- Company registration and licensing
- Visa processing
- Local partner matchmaking
- Business bank account facilitation
- Office space solutions
Designed to be a one-stop solution for foreign investors, the platform reduces red tape and accelerates time-to-market, which is particularly valuable for agile Indian startups and SMEs.
Strategic Alignment with India’s Startup Strengths
Dubai’s ambitious Economic Agenda (D33) aims to position the city among the top three global economic cities by 2033. Key to this vision are sectors where India already demonstrates global leadership—AI, fintech, SaaS, edtech, and healthtech.
Initiatives like Expand North Star, the world’s largest gathering of startups and VCs, have created high-impact platforms for Indian entrepreneurs to connect with global investors, showcase innovation, and explore cross-border scaling opportunities.
The synergy between India’s dynamic startup ecosystem and Dubai’s pro-growth economic reforms has made the emirate a preferred launchpad for Indian tech firms seeking regional and global expansion.
Dubai Founders HQ: Empowering Indian Founders to Thrive
To further empower entrepreneurs, Dubai recently launched the Dubai Founders HQ, a purpose-built hub offering Indian and global startup founders access to:
- Dedicated coworking and collaboration spaces
- Mentorship and training programs
- Funding support and VC access
- Go-to-market assistance
- Community networking events
This initiative plays a key role in supporting early-stage founders as they launch, scale, and thrive in Dubai’s innovation-led ecosystem.
A Gateway to Regional and Global Growth
With over 9,000 Indian firms joining Dubai’s thriving business landscape in just six months, it’s clear that the emirate offers unmatched advantages: strategic location, world-class infrastructure, a forward-thinking regulatory environment, and growing opportunities in future-facing sectors.
As Dubai continues to align itself with India’s digital and entrepreneurial strengths, the outlook for bilateral business collaboration remains strong, positioning both nations as key players in the global innovation economy.
