This sustained momentum highlights the depth of Dubai’s corporate ecosystem and its appeal as a platform for regional and global growth. With a global market share of 8% and a 56% share of the Middle East’s total Greenfield FDI projects, Dubai has established itself as a leading hub for investment. The total number of announced FDI projects surged 28.7% from 847 in H1 2024 to 1,090 in H1 2025. Business services contributed 31.3% of capital inflows, followed by construction (28.6%), retail (10.7%), logistics, distribution and transportation (7.8%), and manufacturing (7.5%). For FDI projects, the top sectors were business services (19%), consumer products (16.5%), food and beverages (15%), software and IT services (11%), and financial services (6.6%).