166 active companies are registered in Dubai with Companies House. Out of 173 companies ever registered here, 7 are no longer active — a 96% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 91% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (95%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other, with 166 companies. Companies here hold 9 government contracts worth £30.8M in total. With an average company age of just 3.6 years, Dubai has a notably young business ecosystem.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
Dubai is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in Dubai is 3.6 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 1 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Dubai have been awarded 9 government contracts with a combined value of £30.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 166 active companies registered in Dubai, out of 173 total. 7 (4%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Dubai include Other (166 companies).
91% of currently active companies in Dubai were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 430 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Dubai. The largest category is Governance with 348 signals from 3 sources.
The oldest company registration in Dubai dates back to 1978, spanning over 48 years of business history.