A recent report from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, part of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, reveals that Indian companies continue to top the list of new foreign businesses joining the chamber in 2025, with 18,486 new members—a growth of 11% compared to the same period in 2024. This highlights Dubai’s strategic significance and appeal among Indian investors and entrepreneurs.
Second Place
Pakistan ranks second with 9,138 new companies in 2025, experiencing an annual increase of 12%. Egypt comes in third place, registering 5,043 new companies as members of the chamber last year. The United Kingdom holds the fourth position with 2,733 new companies, marking a 5% annual growth. Bangladesh takes the fifth spot, with 2,721 new businesses joining in the previous year, showcasing a 15% growth year-on-year.
Syria is in sixth place, welcoming 1,907 new companies to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Chinese businesses secured the seventh position with 1,583 new members, showing a 7% annual increase. Jordan follows in eighth place with 1,325 new companies, while Turkey ranks ninth with 1,308 new members. The United States rounds out the top ten with 1,054 new businesses joining the chamber.
With a total of 71,830 new companies joining in 2025, the total membership of the chamber increased to 292,486 active members by the end of the year, up from 258,318 members in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 13.2%.
Sector Distribution
In terms of sector distribution for new members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2025, the real estate and rental and business services sector accounted for 37.6% of new member activities. This was followed by the wholesale and retail trade sector with a share of 34.5%. The construction sector ranked third with 17.2%, while the social and personal services sector came in fourth at 7.9%. Finally, the transportation, storage, and communications sector contributed 7.2%.