Dubai Chamber Welcomes 13,851 New Indian Companies In First Nine Months Of 2025

Indian-owned businesses have maintained their lead among new non-UAE companies joining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the first nine months of 2025. The chamber, part of Dubai Chambers, reported 13,851 new Indian members, marking a 13.9% increase from the previous year. This trend highlights Dubai's continued attractiveness as a hub for Indian investors and entrepreneurs.

Pakistan secured the second spot with 6,850 new companies registered from January to September 2025, showing a growth rate of 13.1% compared to the same period in 2024. Egypt followed closely in third place with 3,754 new Egyptian companies joining, reflecting a growth of 4.4%. Meanwhile, Bangladeshi companies experienced the highest growth rate at 31.1%, with 2,190 new members joining during this period.

The Wholesale and Retail Trade sector led among new members at the Dubai Chamber during this timeframe, accounting for 35.9% of activity. The Real Estate, Renting, and Business Services sector followed closely with a share of 34.7%. The Construction sector came third at 17.2%, while Social and Personal Services ranked fourth with a contribution of 7.7%. The Transport, Storage, and Communications sector rounded out the top five sectors at 7.6%.

The United Kingdom ranked fifth on the list with 2,071 new companies registering in Dubai Chamber during this period, showing a year-over-year growth rate of 9.5%. Syria followed in sixth place with 1,403 new companies joining between January and September 2025.

China was seventh with 1,143 new companies registering a modest growth rate of 2.6% year-over-year. Jordan was next with 976 new businesses joining the chamber during this time frame.

Türkiye secured ninth place by adding 968 new companies to its tally in Dubai Chamber membership during these months, marking a growth rate of 2.5% compared to last year’s figures for the same period.

The United States completed the top ten list with a total of 788 newly registered member companies within this timeframe.

This analysis underscores Dubai's strategic importance as an investment destination for diverse international markets seeking opportunities across various sectors.

With inputs from WAM