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The United Arab Emirates' startup ecosystem is defined by major investments in core industries. The region supports a mix of long standing companies and recent ventures.
For example, renewable energy firm Masdar has attracted $3.3 billion in funding. The real estate market is also a major focus, with developer Arada raising $1.4 billion.
Below is our list of 89 United Arab Emirates startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Property Finder runs a leading real estate platform that connects buyers, sellers, and renters with properties across the MENA region. The portal provides a comprehensive search experience for residential and commercial listings, simplifying the process of finding a new home or investment.
Arada develops large-scale, integrated communities that combine residential, retail, and leisure spaces. The property development firm is known for creating master-planned urban environments with a focus on design and quality of life.
Careem is building the 'Everything App' for the Middle East, a platform designed to handle daily needs from transportation to payments. This super-app combines ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and financial services for users across the region.
Masdar develops and operates large-scale renewable energy projects around the world, with a portfolio spanning solar, wind, and green hydrogen. They are also the force behind Masdar City, a pioneering sustainable urban community.
Emirates Global Aluminium is the world's largest producer of premium aluminum and the biggest industrial company in the UAE outside of oil and gas. The company manages the entire aluminum value chain, from bauxite mining and alumina refining to smelting primary aluminum.
PRYPCO operates a proptech platform that simplifies access to property ownership. They offer a combination of mortgage services and a fractional investment model, opening up the real estate market to more people.
Tokinvest operates a marketplace that connects real-world asset issuers with a global pool of investors. The platform specializes in tokenizing these assets, aiming to bring liquidity and accessibility to traditionally private markets.
Qashio builds an expense management platform that issues corporate cards to help businesses control their spending in real time. The platform gives finance teams greater visibility over employee expenses and automates accounting processes.
Binghatti develops luxury residential properties across Dubai, distinguished by their bold, contemporary architecture. The firm has established a strong brand identity through its iconic design philosophy and high-profile collaborations on hyper-towers.
Damac Properties develops a portfolio of residential, commercial, and leisure properties. They specialize in creating luxury skyscrapers, large-scale master communities, and branded residences in collaboration with iconic fashion and hospitality brands.
Our top picks are just a small window into the country's growing startup scene. In fields like fintech, AI, and crypto, founders have raised billions of dollars to build their companies.
Some are early in their journey while others are already well established. Below is a look at the other startups shaping the UAE's ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data | 2013 | $3.2B | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2021 | $50M | Undisclosed | |
| Enterprise | 2023 | $155M | Debt Financing | |
| 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 | |
| Crypto | 2022 | $26.2M | 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 | |
| Marketing | 2017 | — | — | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $18M | Convertible Note | |
| AI | 2019 | $7.5M | Series A | |
| Real Estate | 1976 | $750M | Debt Financing | |
| Infrastructure | 2019 | AED1.8B | Venture Round | |
| Crypto | 2014 | $5M | Venture Round | |
| GovTech | 2005 | $100M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 1971 | $5.5B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2016 | $12M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2015 | $492.3M | Debt Financing | |
| AgTech | 2007 | $251k | Seed | |
| Retail | 2013 | $13.9M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2024 | $22.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Gaming | 2021 | $2.6M | Pre-Seed | |
| 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 | 2023 | $300M | Venture Round | |
| Crypto | 2024 | $3.2M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 1918 | $400M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2022 | $4M | Pre-Seed | |
| Marketplace | 2015 | $479M | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2006 | $4.7B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2024 | $2M | Seed | |
| AI | 2021 | $97M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2010 | $20M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $3.6M | Convertible Note | |
| Marketplace | 2024 | $310k | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $2.5M | Pre-Seed | |
| Energy | 2019 | $15M | Private Equity | |
| Media | 2015 | $6.6M | Series B | |
| Logistics | 2007 | $13.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Other | 2024 | — | Private Equity | |
| Healthcare | 2020 | $10M | Series A | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $13M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2024 | $2.3M | Seed | |
| Crypto | — | $5M | Seed | |
| Cloud | 2021 | $2.1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Crypto | 2006 | $11.3M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2023 | $5.2M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2014 | AED4B | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $35.5M | Undisclosed | |
| Logistics | 2014 | $50M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2007 | — | — | |
| Crypto | 2024 | $6.7M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $8M | Series B | |
| AI | 2024 | $2.5M | Seed | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | $1.4M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2007 | — | — | |
| Fintech | 2022 | $1.5M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2017 | $2M | Seed |
