Dubai Chambers Launches Dubai Hub London To Enhance Support For International Investors

Dubai Chambers has introduced Dubai Hub London, its inaugural international centre. This hub is designed to provide comprehensive government and private sector services to assist global investors and businesses aiming to establish operations in Dubai. The initiative aligns with the leadership's goal of making Dubai a global business capital by offering seamless access to economic, real estate, and legal services.

The hub simplifies processes for investors and entrepreneurs, enhancing Dubai's reputation as a business-friendly destination. Operated by Al Burj Holding as a government service outsourcing centre, it is supervised by Dubai Chambers. The licensed platform supports Dubai’s global economic position.

Initially, the hub will provide services from several key departments: the Dubai Land Department, the Department of Economy and Tourism, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, and Dubai Courts. These services cover property management, licensing, legal matters, and administrative processes. Future phases will include more government entities.

The Dubai Land Department will offer property valuation, data modification, and map issuance services. The Department of Economy and Tourism will handle trade name reservations along with licence issuance, renewal, and amendments. Meanwhile, Dubai Courts will manage contract attestation, document translation, signature verification, certificate preparation, and declaration registration.

In collaboration with major property developers from Dubai, the hub will also provide real estate services. This partnership aims to enhance service offerings for international clients interested in investing in Dubai's real estate market.

Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, stated that the launch reflects Dubai’s commitment to supporting investors abroad in line with leadership directives and the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). He emphasised their focus on enhancing competitiveness and ensuring convenient access to services for international clients.

Strategic Location Choice

The selection of London for this first hub was strategic due to its status as a global financial centre with access to a wide investor base keen on entering Dubai’s expanding market. This move aims to strengthen ties between Dubai and the UK while creating new investment opportunities.

Dubai's flexible regulatory framework, advanced infrastructure, and strategic location have made it a top investment destination. According to the Financial Times’ fDi Markets report for 2024, the emirate maintained its number one global ranking for foreign direct investment attraction for four consecutive years.

"We are focused on enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness and ensuring convenient access to services for our international clients," Lootah added. "The launch of Dubai Hub sends a clear message: facilitating business for global investors is our top priority."

With inputs from WAM