Dubai: A report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy shows that the number of operating businesses in the Business Bay has reached 17,893 to date. Of these, 69 per cent are Commercial (12,352), followed by Professional (29 per cent, 5,137 licenses) and the rest related to Tourism and Industry. The report presents the volume of commercial activities in the Business Bay, providing the business community an overview of the opportunities available in the area.
The total number of investors in the Business Bay reached more than 52,000, and the percentage of businessmen reached 84% of the total. General Trade on the other hand topped the list of licensed activities operating in this vital area.
In terms of legal forms of the active licences in the Business Bay, Limited Liability Company (LLC) ranked first at 58 per cent, followed by Sole Establishment (23 per cent), and Civil Company (9 per cent). The legal forms also include One-Person Limited Liability Companies, Branches of Foreign Companies, Branches of Companies based in other Emirates, Branches of Free Zone Companies, Branches of GCC Companies, Public Shareholding Companies, Government Liaison Offices, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, and Private Joint-Stock Companies.
The Business Bay is part of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, as it forms a new quasi-city within the city of Dubai. It was built to be a private, commercial and residential complex as well as a new extension of the Dubai Creek from Ras Al Khor to Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Business Bay is one of the modern residential and commercial centers of Dubai, located in the sparkling waters of the Dubai Canal, opposite the Downtown Dubai district. It is the ideal destination for businessmen, offering a range of residential and commercial properties, upscale amenities, and a fast-paced and contemporary lifestyle.
Dubai Economy’s strategy focuses on enhancing ease of doing business as well as driving the overall competitiveness and sustainable growth of Dubai. The BRL sector offers several initiatives such as ease of start-up procedures, business registration, adoption of new e-services, and value-added services for licensed business owners.
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About Dubai Economy
Dubai Economy (Department of Economic Development – Government of Dubai) is the government body entrusted to set and drive the economic agenda of the emirate of Dubai, UAE. Dubai Economy supports the structural transformation of Dubai into a diversified, innovative service-based economy that aims to improve the business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Dubai Economy and its agencies develop economic plans and policies, identify and support the growth of strategic sectors, and provide services to domestic and international investors and businesses.
For further information, please contact:
Nafisa Elmarzouky, nafisa.elmarzouky@dubaided.gov.ae
Faisal Shamsudheen, MediaRelations@dubaided.gov.ae
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