Dubai Greenfield FDI performance reached new highs in 2025, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global investment destination.

DUBAI: Dubai has retained its position as the world’s leading destination for Dubai Greenfield FDI projects for the fifth consecutive year, according to new data from the Financial Times’ fDi Markets database. The emirate recorded one of its strongest investment performances in a decade, highlighting continued global confidence in its economy and long-term growth strategy.

In 2025, Dubai attracted 1,253 announced greenfield foreign direct investment projects, representing a 10.5 per cent increase compared with the previous year. The city also secured a record 7 per cent share of all global greenfield FDI projects, the highest level in its history.

The achievement supports the ambitions of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy by 2033 and strengthen its status as a global hub for business, innovation and investment.

Dubai maintained its leadership across several strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, ICT and electronics, financial services, life sciences, creative industries and professional services. The city also achieved a major milestone by ranking first globally for manufacturing FDI projects for the first time, reflecting the success of ongoing economic diversification efforts.

Beyond project numbers, Dubai Greenfield FDI generated significant economic impact. The emirate attracted $8.83 billion (AED32.43 billion) in greenfield capital investment during 2025, while creating 38,918 jobs, an increase of 18.8 per cent from the previous year. Strong activity was recorded across headquarters investments, logistics, transportation, retail, construction and advanced manufacturing.

Dubai’s strong performance was supported by robust economic fundamentals. The emirate’s GDP reached AED937 billion in 2025, with annual growth of 5.4 per cent and stronger expansion recorded in the final quarter of the year.

As global competition for investment intensifies, the continued growth of Dubai Greenfield FDI reflects the emirate’s ability to combine business-friendly regulation, world-class infrastructure, international connectivity and future-focused economic policies, ensuring it remains a preferred destination for investors and multinational companies worldwide.

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