Dubai Chambers courts French investors in Paris

Dubai Chambers recently organized an open dialogue in Paris, aiming to attract French investors by highlighting the emirate's promising business and investment prospects. The event, held in cooperation with the UAE Embassy in France, was attended by UAE Ambassador Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani, Dubai Chambers President and CEO Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, and 45 French investors.

The discussions focused on Dubai's position as a global business hub, its supportive environment for businesses, advanced infrastructure, and flexible regulations. Dubai Chambers emphasized its commitment to assisting French companies in establishing and expanding their operations within the emirate, facilitating sustainable growth and access to diverse opportunities.

Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah stated, "Dubai continues to strengthen its appeal to global companies seeking to expand their operations and access new markets, supported by its position as a leading international business hub that connects major economies and markets worldwide." He reiterated the commitment to supporting French companies in their growth within Dubai.

The event underscored the significant and growing interest from the French business community in Dubai. By the end of March 2026, 3,275 French companies were active members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, with 211 new companies joining in the first quarter of 2026 alone. This represents a substantial increase of 559% compared to 2016.

Bilateral trade figures further illustrate this strong economic relationship. Non-oil trade between Dubai and France reached Dhs40.3 billion in 2025, a 120% increase from Dhs18.4 billion in 2021. In 2025, France was Dubai's third-largest European trading partner, accounting for 17.7% of the emirate's total foreign trade with the EU.

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Dubai continues to strengthen its appeal to global companies seeking to expand their operations and access new markets, supported by its position as a leading international business hub that connects major economies and markets worldwide. We are committed to supporting French companies with the assistance they need to establish and grow their presence in Dubai, helping them achieve sustainable growth and capitalise on the emirate’s diverse business opportunities.