A recent study by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers, showed that Indian-owned businesses remained the largest group of new foreign members in 2025.

During the year, 18,486 new Indian businesses joined, marking an 11% year-on-year increase. These numbers highlight Dubai’s continued attractiveness and strategic significance as a prime destination for Indian investors and entrepreneurs.

Pakistan came in second, with 9,138 new companies registered in 2025, up 12% from 2024. Egypt followed in third place, contributing 5,043 new members.

The United Kingdom ranked fourth with 2,733 new companies, showing 5% year-on-year growth, while 2,721 Bangladeshi businesses joined last year, marking a 15% increase compared to 2024, Emirates 24/7 reports.

In addition, Syria ranked sixth with 1,907 new companies joining in 2025, followed by China in seventh with 1,583 new businesses, reflecting 7% year-on-year growth. Jordan came eighth with 1,325 new companies, Turkey was ninth with 1,308, and the United States rounded out the top 10 with 1,054 new members.

Overall, 71,830 new companies joined the chamber in 2025, bringing total active membership to 292,486 by year-end, up from 258,318 in 2024, a 13.2% annual increase.

Furthermore, looking at sectoral trends among new members joining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2025, the Real Estate, Renting, and Business Services sector led, representing 37.6% of new memberships.

It was followed by Wholesale and Retail Trade at 34.5%, Construction at 17.2%, Social and Personal Services at 7.9%, and Transport, Storage, and Communications at 7.2%.