Annual Report 2025

“2025 reinforced Dubai's position as one of the world's most dynamic and connected centres for global trade. At the core of our approach is a clear and deliberate strategy: to build a fully integrated platform that connects commodities, finance and technology.

In 2025, DMCC expanded to over 26,000 companies — a measure not only of growth, but of relevance. DMCC will continue to scale with intent, as we aim to double our membership base in the years ahead. In doing so, we will further cement Dubai's role at the centre of global trade flows."

Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC

2,300

Businesses joined DMCC in 2025

8+

New companies register and join DMCC every working day

89%

Licence retention rate

15%

Share of foreign direct investment in Dubai

100K+

People live and work in DMCC’s JLT and Uptown Dubai districts

1,000+

Chinese companies registered in DMCC

Diamonds and Precious Stones

103

Tenders and auctions held throughout the year.

Coffee

8,200

Metric tonnes of coffee handled.

Tea

15,000

Metric tonnes of tea handled.

Tradeflow

AED 1.3 trillion

Total value of transactions.

DGCX

2M+

Contracts traded with a notional value of over USD 46.9 billion.

In 2025, DMCC registered 2,300 new companies, taking our total to over 26,000 registered companies — with 97.1% of new members beginning their journey digitally, and a company set-up satisfaction score of 93%.

Performance was driven by the successful launch of new corporate structures including SPV and Holding Company models, continued expansion of value-added services, and a series of digital, compliance and process enhancements that improved the member experience and operational efficiency.

2025 marked a strong year for DMCC's property portfolio, with Uptown Dubai and JLT advancing as high-performing mixed-use districts.

Uptown Dubai Phase 2 progressed at pace, with construction commencing on Uptown Place One and Two — set to deliver 62,000 sqm of premium office, F&B, and retail space. A key milestone was achieved with the 100% sell-out of all SO/ branded residences in Uptown Tower, reinforcing Uptown's position as a high-performing branded residential destination. Uptown Tower also expanded its lifestyle offering with new premium F&B concepts, including Lana Lusa and Sur.Dubai. Construction commenced on W Residences JLT and Mercer House in Uptown.

JLT strengthened its commercial pipeline and community infrastructure, with BAY360 at Lake D progressing towards plot handover and Sweid One on track for completion — adding approximately 500,000 sq ft of Grade A office space. Public realm enhancements continued across the district, including lake upgrades, new pedestrian paths, and new sports and recreation facilities such as a football pitch, skateboard park, running tracks, and a dog park.