Top 5 Trending Business Setups in Dubai 2025–2026
A Strategic Investment Outlook Based on H1 2025 FDI Data Dubai’s economic momentum continues to strengthen in 2025. According to H1 figures released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai FDI Monitor, the emirate attracted AED 40.4 billion in foreign direct investment inflows , securing its position as #1 globally for greenfield FDI projects . Greenfield investment is a strong indicator of long-term confidence, as it reflects companies establishing new operations rather than acquiring existing assets. This signals that global investors are not only entering Dubai, but building from the ground up. The following five sectors are currently leading investment activity and are expected to dominate 2025–2026. 1. Digital Services & Advanced Technology AI, FinTech, SaaS, Blockchain, Cybersecurity Dubai’s transformation into a digital-first economy is no longer aspirational. It is measurable. H1 2025 data indicates: Software and IT services account f...