DMCC says US companies in its Dubai free zone grew 6.5% to 740 as it ends Miami roadshow

DMCC, the Dubai free zone and business district, said on 9 November 2026 that the number of US companies in its community rose 6.5% over the past 12 months to 740 as of October 2026. DMCC said it is home to almost half of the estimated 1,500 American businesses operating in the UAE.

The figures were released as DMCC concluded its latest Made For Trade Live roadshow in Miami, held with the Consulate General of the UAE in Miami and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. The event brought together American business leaders and industry representatives to present opportunities for international expansion through Dubai. A day earlier, DMCC and the UAE Consulate General in Miami convened a Dubai–Latin America Trade, Investment & Private Wealth Roundtable, which brought together representatives from Latin American markets and focused on private wealth, family offices and international business expansion.

DMCC said its American business community spans technology, professional services, precious metals and stones, energy, media and marketing, and crypto and Web3. It cited UAE–US bilateral goods trade of US$39.1 billion in 2025, up 13% year on year, with US exports to the UAE rising 16.2% to US$31.4 billion. The UAE was America's largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa for the 17th consecutive year, DMCC said.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, said the Miami roadshow "builds on the complementary strengths of Miami and Dubai as gateways to international markets". He added: "We look forward to welcoming more American businesses into our community, helping them forge partnerships and expand across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia from Dubai."