82 %growth in the number of companies rented to “Expo Dubai” within 6 months

“The city of Expo, Dubai, which provides a model for human beings, is committed to achieving a positive impact that is not limited to both social and environmental, but also extends to the economic field, where the city works to become a center for the main sectors that drive the implementation of the Dubai Economic Agency (D33), and seeks to be a center for entrepreneurs and leading companies in a number of fields Vital future, focusing on sustainability, technology and innovation. “

Badran added to «Emirates Today» that “in a live embodiment of this vision, the city witnessed an exceptional growth in the business community in the first half of 2025, which confirms its attractiveness as a preferred destination for companies looking for growth and innovation.”

He revealed that the data shows remarkable growth in the number of rented companies in the city, as its number increased by 82% from January to June 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.

Badran attributed this growth to a number of combined factors that make the city an ideal destination for companies and institutions wishing to establish its headquarters in an ideal site for future growth, headed by the strategic location and the supportive environment, as it is characterized by its distinguished location, global communication, and also provides a global business environment as a free zone, provides flexible office spaces, and a smooth work experience, from establishment to management to management Operations for institutions of all sizes, thanks to competitive licensing packages.

Global diversity

Badran explained that as a result of these factors, the city is witnessing a local and global turnout, as the city of Expo attracts companies from all over the world, which enhances its position as a gateway to international markets, where international companies constitute 49% of the city -based companies, while local and regional companies constitute 51%.

He stated that among the most prominent international companies that have taken the city of Expo Dubai: (Nestle, Siemens Energy, Siemens Industrial, Engy, Vogeetic for Health Care Solutions), and other international companies.

Badran added that the demand of major international companies is an indication of Dubai’s success in general, and the city of Expo in particular, in providing an attractive environment for foreign investments, providing advanced infrastructure, a flexible legislative environment, and a strategic location. It is also an indication of confidence in the local economy and the vision of the city of Expo Dubai.

An integrated work environment

Badran explained that the city, thanks to its complementary and varied work environment, attracts a varied spectrum of companies, institutions and entrepreneurs, and this diversity is clear through the distribution of tenants, as companies that rent off offices constitute 56% of the total companies in the city, while retail stores constitute 19% of tenants, entrepreneurs and emerging companies that work from business centers in the city 25%.

He added: «These companies are distributed in many sectors and fields, and the data shows that the largest is the business sector, which constitutes 51%of the total companies, followed by the events and entertainment sector by 13%, the technology whose companies constitute 11%, then trade by 11%, energy and the environment by 8%, financial services 3%, and the same percentage for companies operating in the field of design and marketing 3%.

Badran concluded that «the strong growth in companies that are based in the city of Expo Dubai confirms its success in achieving its vision as a future city that adopts a comprehensive vision of sustainable growth, which focuses on achieving the maximum level of positive social, environmental and economic impact. It is considered a model for sustainable living, an incubator for innovation, and a laboratory for solutions, which makes it more than just a business destination, but rather a society that seeks to achieve meaningful progress ».

The city of Expo Dubai is a model for sustainable living, an incubator for innovation and a laboratory for solutions, which makes it more than just a business destination, but rather a society that seeks to achieve meaningful progress.