In the first half of 2025, European businesses demonstrated a growing interest in Dubai, with companies from Europe accounting for 16.1% of the multinational corporations setting up in the city.

For SMEs, Europe accounted for 9.8% of the total during H1 2025. While this is a smaller proportion compared to multinationals, it still reflects a significant presence of European SMEs in Dubai’s business landscape.

These figures underscore Dubai’s growing role as a preferred destination for European businesses seeking to expand their operations in the Middle East and beyond.