Overseas demand drives over 1,100 new company setups in DMCC in H1 2025

Dubai: More than 1,100 companies established operations in DMCC in the first half of 2025, bringing the business district’s total membership close to 26,000.

The growth was led by overseas markets including China, Türkiye and the UK, supported by new licensing options such as Special Purpose Vehicles and Holding Company structures.

Tech and blockchain firms made notable moves, with DMCC’s Crypto Centre surpassing 700 members – a 38% year-on-year rise – and major names like Bitcoin.com and Animoca Brands opening regional offices. Total tech companies in the district now exceed 3,300.

Expansion also continued in real estate, with groundbreakings for commercial and residential towers in Uptown Dubai and Jumeirah Lakes Towers, alongside new F&B openings.

Commodities activity remained strong, highlighted by record coffee prices, sustained diamond trade volumes, and a water-backed digital asset launch.

Companies cite DMCC’s ecosystem, infrastructure and sector-specific hubs as key draws.