Dubai launches guide for startups and entrepreneurs

Dubai has grown into one of the world’s most attractive places for entrepreneurs and digital businesses. Its modern infrastructure, strategic location, supportive regulations, and government-backed initiatives make it a global hub for innovation and technology. The city is focused on building a strong digital economy and continues to introduce new platforms that help founders start and grow their businesses with ease.

As part of this vision, the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has launched the Dubai Startup Guide. This guide acts as a step-by-step roadmap for anyone looking to establish or expand a digital company in the emirate. It explains legal requirements, business setup options, company structures, and available funding opportunities. It also highlights key support systems such as accelerators, incubators, sandboxes, and free zones, giving entrepreneurs a clear view of how to enter and grow in the market.

The guide explores 12 major sectors of Dubai’s digital economy, including Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Healthtech, Proptech, Cybersecurity, Digital Assets, SaaS/Software, Metaverse/Web3, Gaming, Agritech, 3D Printing, and Edtech. For each sector, it outlines opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and specialised hubs or support entities. This helps founders understand where their ideas fit and how to build in the right environment.

The launch of the guide works hand in hand with the new Dubai Founders HQ, a first-of-its-kind hub that combines a physical space with a digital platform. It brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners to support collaboration and business growth. Together, these initiatives make Dubai’s startup ecosystem more connected and easier to navigate.

Designed to be practical and user-friendly, the guide includes useful resources and recommendations that help entrepreneurs make informed decisions. Its release also aligns with Expand North Star 2025, the world’s largest startup event, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. Now in its tenth year, this event highlights Dubai’s growing role as a global centre for innovation and entrepreneurship.

The road ahead

These efforts support the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to position the city as a leading global digital economy hub. With a clear vision, strong infrastructure, and dedicated support, Dubai continues to create an environment where startups can launch, scale, and succeed with confidence.

For those seeking to align with this new phase of growth, real estate remains one of the most adaptable and forward-moving sectors. At One Investments, the focus is on identifying the right moment and delivering secure, high-quality opportunities designed to grow alongside the market’s future trajectory.

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