69 Best Startups in United Arab Emirates to Watch in 2024

Careem is a multinational transportation network company. The company was acquired by Uber in January 2020.

Total Raised: $151.70M

Last Funding: $1.70M (Seed)

Platform that simplifies investing in the best DeFi opportunities.

Total Raised: $26.00M

Last Funding: $26.00M (Unknown)

Platform that unlocks the power of financial data for institutions through a single integration.

Total Raised: $4.00M

Last Funding: $4.00M (Unknown)

Zoho offers a suite of business, collaboration, and productivity applications.

Total Raised: $4.83M

Last Funding: $4.00M (Series B)

Platform providing AI-driven financial market forecasting to replace traditional investment services.

Total Raised: $2.00M

Last Funding: $2.00M (Unknown)

The Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) first app-only account and remittance service. They provide employers with payroll and an account for every employee with in-app remittance.

Total Raised: $1.46M

TravelerVIP is a Dubai-based company founded in 2012.

Total Raised: $1.00M

Last Funding: $1.00M (Seed)

Pricena is an online platform enabling its users to compare prices of electronic devices, home appliances, apparel, and more.

Qualascend is a Dubai-based company.

District 11 Solutions is a Dubai-based company founded in 2018 by Pierre-Antoine DIDIER.

Genesis Institute is a financial training institute established in 2008. The institute is headquartered in Dubai and also operates in other parts of UAE such as Abu Dhabi.

Darsoft is a Dubai-based company founded in 2020.

Bluebird Development is a Dubai-based company founded in 2018.

Digital Arabia is a Dubai-based company founded in 2016.

neusol is a Dubai-based company founded in 2010.

Bright Brains Information Technology is a Dubai-based company founded in 2018.

Emirates Graphic is a Dubai-based company founded in 2012.

Innobayt Innovative Solutions is a Dubai-based company founded in 2017.

PLAN A Agency is a Dubai-based company founded in 2016.

Planet Green Solutions is a Dubai-based company founded in 2011.

Al Tayer Group is a Dubai-based retail company founded in 1979 by Obaid Al Tayer.

iChanical is a Dubai-based company founded in 2010.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is a Dubai-based company founded in 1992.

Emirates Islamic is a Dubai-based company founded in 2004.

Meridian IT Solutions is a Dubai-based company founded in 2000.

PCCI Group is a Dubai-based company founded in 2001.

A B2B payments platform for underserved small businesses

NASDAQ Dubai is a Dubai-based company founded in 2004.

Meta Ruffy is a company creating an interactive Metaverse entertainment community.

Dubai Islamic Bank is a public joint stock company located in Dubai.

Foloosi (Arabic: فلوسي) is a UAE-based fintech startup founded by Omar Bin Brek (CEO) and Mohan K (CTO) in Dubai, UAE in 2018.

The oldest privately owned bank in the United Arab Emirates

Du is an emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company founded in 2006 by Sultan Osman.

e-Home AUTOMATION (Arabic: إي هوم اوتوماشن‎) is an Arabic company that develops software and manufactures systems for home automation, home security and audio/video control. Systems created by e-Home include servers, touchscreens, keypads, and lighting control systems.

Nakheel Properties is a Dubai-based company founded in 2001.

DAMAC Properties is a Dubai-based company founded in 2002 by Hussain Sajwani.

AppInnovative is a Dubai-based company founded in 2015.

DviceBee Technology is a Dubai-based company founded in 2009.

Seafood Souq is a company founded in 2018 by Sean Dennis.

Dubai Design District is a Dubai-based company founded in 2017.

Quanta Software Solutions is a Dubai-based company.

Solving path is a Dubai-based company founded in 2021.

Shubbak Technologies is a Dubai-based company founded in 2017.

TeamX Tec is a Dubai-based company founded in 2016.

Emirates National Oil Company is a Dubai-based petroleum company founded in 1993.

Future Pipe Industries is a Dubai-based petroleum company founded in 1984.

OSN is a blockchain company founded in 2008.

Depa Group is a Dubai-based company founded in 1996 by Chris Holmes, Riad Kamal and Mahannad Sweid.

Appricot IT Consultants is a Dubai-based company founded in 2017.

D1 Milano is a Milan-based watch company founded in 2013.

Oasis Investment Company is a Dubai-based manufacturing company founded in 1971.

Al Habtoor Motors LLC is a Dubai-based company founded in 1983.

Dubai Airports Company is a Dubai-based fixed-base operator company founded in 2008.

SFM Corporate Services is a Dubai-based accounting company founded in 2006.

Tech Falcon, a Lootah Holding company, is a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider in UAE. offering cost-effective cloud adoption services to enterprises and SMEs.

NationLink Telecom is a telecommunication company in somalia founded in 1997 by Abdirizak Ido.

Souq.com is a Dubai-based company founded in 2005.

Derby is a growing group of companies based in Dubai offering best-in-class services across diverse verticals.

ArcadeNetwork is a decentralised platform providing cross metaverse asset interoperability.

JA Resorts & Hotels is a Dubai-based company in the hospitality industry.

Zawya is a Dubai-based company founded in 2002.

InstaShop is an online marketplace for supermarkets, pharmacies, pet shops, and other businesses.

Al-Futtaim Group is a Dubai-based company founded in 0.

Al Ghurair Investment is a Dubai-based company founded in 1960 by Abid Ahmed.

Bringing over 200 years of eye care to Dubai #drivenbyyourvision

Capriole Construction Company L.L.C. is a Dubai-based company.

is Dubai's government-owned bank and is one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East in terms of assets.

HMS Al Garhoud Hospital is an your smile begins here.

Just Falafel is a Dubai-based fast food company founded in 2007.