Setting up a business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involves careful planning, here are some essential factors to keep in mind:

Dubai’s Business Bay has witnessed significant growth helped by the development of new infrastructure and a vibrant residential community

Confidence among companies is at a 10-year high even as the health and economic crisis tapers off.

The UAE is home to world-class infrastructure, global connectivity, and the internationally recognised financial hubs of DIFC and ADGM.

The developer revealed proposals to break ground on the skyscraper, named Regalia, in August 2021, with a projected completion date of December 2024.

The emirate has emerged as a preferred destination

During the pandemic, 92 percent of people saw Dubai as the safest place in the world to conduct business meetings

Dubai Economy sees 83% growth in DED Trader licences issued in first half of 2020.

Ruler of Dubai thanks countrymen for acknowledging his 50 years of service

The recent announcement of the ten-year visa and 100% foreign ownership of expatriate businesses is a continuation of this planning. Though many in the media reacted with surprise to the news, it had been planned for several years, anticipating a time when it was required to be implemented to meet a need within the community.

Businesses in the UK are keen to explore new markets and talent pools in the wake of Brexit and they consider Dubai as one of the best options to expand their operations in the region, according to a report.

The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC), one of the world's leading free zones for commodities trade and enterprise, in its latest report said 27 per cent of British firms have a greater appetite for international business expansion during the post-Brexit period.