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Dubai's startup scene is defined by large funding rounds and a strong focus on real estate and technology. The city hosts a mix of established global players and new ventures.
Among them are messaging giant Telegram, with $3.2 billion in funding, and property developer Arada, which has secured $1.4 billion. These companies highlight the scale of business activity in the emirate.
Below is our list of 69 Dubai startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Property Finder operates a real estate portal that helps people find residential and commercial properties throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Their digital marketplace connects buyers, sellers, and renters with agents and a comprehensive database of property listings.
Arada creates large-scale, master-planned communities across the United Arab Emirates. Their developments are designed as complete lifestyle destinations, integrating residential living with retail and leisure spaces.
Careem created the "Everything App" for the Middle East, a platform that simplifies daily tasks like transportation, ordering food, and making payments. Their super-app combines ride-hailing, grocery delivery, and financial services into a single mobile experience.
Emirates Global Aluminium produces the world's largest supply of 'premium aluminium', making it the biggest industrial company in the UAE outside of oil and gas. They manage the entire aluminium value chain, from bauxite mining and alumina refining to smelting the final metal for customers in over 50 countries.
PRYPCO has developed a real estate ecosystem that simplifies the path to property ownership. They achieve this by offering both mortgage financing and fractional ownership, allowing users to invest in property with more flexibility.
Tokinvest operates a pioneering marketplace that connects real-world asset issuers with investors. The platform specializes in tokenizing assets, making private market investments more accessible.
Qashio builds a spend management platform that equips businesses with corporate cards and tools for controlling expenses. Their software is designed to give finance teams real-time visibility and streamlined control over company-wide spending.
Binghatti develops luxury residential properties defined by a distinct architectural identity. The company specializes in creating high-end 'hyper-properties' and has partnered with global luxury brands to develop exclusive branded residences.
Damac Properties builds residential, commercial, and leisure developments with a focus on the luxury market. They are recognized for creating entire communities, signature skyscrapers, and high-end branded residences.
Telegram created a cloud-based messaging tool that provides fast and secure communication across mobile and desktop. The app is well-regarded for its robust privacy features and user-controlled settings.
Our top ten picks are just a small sample of the energy buzzing through Dubai's startup community. Across the city, founders are building companies in fields like fintech and crypto, raising billions of dollars along the way.
Some of these companies are brand new, while others are well-established names continuing to grow. Here is a closer look at the other startups shaping Dubai's ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 2021 | $50M | Undisclosed | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $57M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $22M | Series A | |
| Security | 2024 | $6M | Pre-Seed | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $151.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $72M | Corporate Round | |
| Travel | 2023 | $12.5M | Seed | |
| Travel | 2011 | $1B | Debt Financing | |
| Fashion | 2023 | $6M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $106M | Series B | |
| Real Estate | 2005 | $1.1B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2024 | $8M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $26M | Series A | |
| AI | 2021 | $55M | Series A | |
| Energy | 2016 | $1.4B | Debt Financing | |
| InsurTech | 2021 | $700k | Pre-Seed | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $1.5M | Undisclosed | |
| Cloud | 2012 | $4.8B | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2021 | $290M | Series A | |
| Crypto | 2023 | $72.2M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2023 | $7M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2019 | $46.3M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $18M | Convertible Note | |
| Real Estate | 1976 | $750M | Debt Financing | |
| Infrastructure | 2019 | AED1.8B | Venture Round | |
| Crypto | 2014 | $5M | Venture Round | |
| GovTech | 2005 | $100M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2016 | $12M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2015 | $492.3M | Debt Financing | |
| AgTech | 2007 | $251k | Seed | |
| Retail | 2013 | $13.9M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2025 | $7M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $26.7M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | $40.5M | Corporate Round | |
| Logistics | 2017 | $106.3M | Series C | |
| Marketing | 2013 | $36.5M | Series A | |
| Crypto | 2023 | $34.8M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2022 | $4M | Pre-Seed | |
| Marketplace | 2015 | $479M | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2006 | $4.7B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2024 | $2M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2010 | $20M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $3.6M | Convertible Note | |
| Marketplace | 2024 | $310k | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $2.5M | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2015 | $6.6M | Series B | |
| Logistics | 2007 | $13.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $13M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2024 | $2.3M | Seed | |
| Crypto | — | $5M | Seed | |
| Cloud | 2021 | $2.1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Crypto | 2006 | $11.3M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $35.5M | Undisclosed | |
| Logistics | 2014 | $50M | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2024 | $6.7M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $8M | Series B | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | $1.4M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2022 | $1.5M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2017 | $2M | Seed |
