Dubai tops global greenfield FDI rankings fifth year in a row

Dubai has topped global rankings for attracting greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects for the fifth consecutive year.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, said the achievement reflected "Dubai’s clear vision, competitive business environment, and growing global appeal as a leading destination to live, work, and invest".

According to the Financial Times’ fDi Markets database, the Emirate attracted 1,253 projects, up 10.5 per cent from the previous year, accounting for a record 7 per cent of all greenfield FDI projects globally.

"Dubai also secured top global rankings in key sectors including manufacturing and artificial intelligence," Sheikh Hamdan announced.

These results align with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy by 2033, and strengthen its position as a global hub for business and leisure.

Hamdan bin Mohammed: For the 5th consecutive year, Dubai has ranked as the world’s top destination for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects. In 2025, the emirate attracted 1,253 projects, up 10.5% from the previous year, accounting for a record 7% of all greenfield… pic.twitter.com/uRDemCqTMs

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