Headquartered in Dubai, DMCC is the world’s leading business hub and an international centre for trade, commerce and innovation.
Established in 2002 with the mission of establishing Dubai as a commodity trading and enterprise gateway to the Middle East and beyond, DMCC has since grown to become one of its most important economic drivers, today accounting for 15% of all foreign direct investment in the emirate.
DMCC is also one of the city’s most dynamic and exciting destinations, home to world-class mixed-use developments Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Uptown Dubai, which together accommodate more than 100,000 working professionals, residents and visitors.
Voted the number one free zone on the planet for 9 consecutive years, DMCC is where the world does business.
As a Government of Dubai Authority, we are working to grow Dubai’s position as one of the world’s top business hubs, facilitating trade flows and attracting investment, while delivering the finest infrastructure and support services to our members to help their businesses grow.
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Insights and analysis
The Future of Trade is DMCC’s biannual flagship report exploring the changing nature of global trade. The report provides unique insights into how technological innovation, economic trends and geopolitical developments combine to shape global supply chains, trade finance, infrastructure, and sustainability.
DMCC is committed to establishing Uptown Dubai and JLT as world-class models for sustainable urban development. From decarbonising JLT in line with the Dubai Clean Energy initiative and the UAE’s Net Zero Carbon Strategy 2050, to ensuring Uptown Dubai achieves LEEDv4 Gold certification for its commitment to sustainable design, DMCC is dedicated to delivering on its vision for a sustainable future.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem has overseen DMCC’s remarkable growth over the past two decades. His strategic insights have helped establish DMCC as the world’s leading business hub, with 24,000+ member companies representing 180 countries, and a workforce of more than 90,000 professionals.
Feryal Ahmadi has been instrumental in securing DMCC’s reputation as the leading authority on international commodities trade and enterprise. Overseeing DMCC’s long-term strategic growth plan, Ms. Ahmadi has helped shape its corporate governance structure, while spearheading efforts to boost Dubai’s status as one of the world’s most important trading hubs.
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JLT is divided into alphabetically assigned clusters, each unique in layout, function and format. And, with two metro stations and excellent transport links, our community is highly accessible.