168 active companies are registered in Dubai with Companies House. Out of 173 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 97% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 91.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (94%) 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 167 companies. Companies here hold 8 government contracts worth £25.8M in total. With an average company age of just 3.5 years, Dubai has a notably young business ecosystem.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026
Dubai is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.
The average active company in Dubai is 3.5 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 8 government contracts with a combined value of £25.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 168 active companies registered in Dubai, out of 173 total. 5 (3%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Dubai include Other (167 companies).
91.1% of currently active companies in Dubai were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.
Our database contains 404 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Dubai. The largest category is Governance with 295 signals from 3 sources.
The oldest company registration in Dubai dates back to 1978, spanning over 48 years of business history.