Indian businesses top Dubai Chamber’s H1 2025 new company registrations with 9,038 members, reflecting nearly 15% year-on-year growth.
DUBAI: Indian entrepreneurs and investors continue to strengthen their presence in Dubai, as new data from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce revealed that Indian-owned businesses ranked first among new non-UAE members in the first half of 2025. A total of 9,038 Indian companies joined the chamber between January and June, reflecting a 14.9% year-on-year increase.
The results highlight Dubai’s enduring appeal as a global hub for trade and entrepreneurship, particularly for Indian investors seeking to expand their footprint in the Middle East.
Pakistan ranked second with 4,281 new companies registered in H1 2025, recording 8.1% growth compared to the same period in 2024. Egypt followed in third with 2,540 new member companies, reflecting 8.3% growth.
Bangladesh posted the strongest growth rate, with a 37.5% surge that saw 1,541 new companies registered, placing it fourth on the list. The United Kingdom came in fifth with 1,385 new companies, marking an 11.1% year-on-year rise.
Other countries that featured in the top ten were Syria (945 companies), China (772 companies), Jordan (688 companies), Türkiye (642 companies), and Canada (535 companies).
The analysis also revealed the sectoral distribution of new companies joining the chamber. Wholesale and Retail Trade, together with Real Estate, Renting, and Business Services, each accounted for 35% of new business activity. The Construction sector represented 17.3%, while both Transport, Storage and Communications, and Social and Personal Services each accounted for 7.6% of total new registrations.
The data underlines Dubai’s strategic position as a hub for global commerce, providing a fertile environment for entrepreneurs across diverse industries. With double-digit growth among several nationalities, the emirate continues to reinforce its reputation as a destination of choice for international businesses.
