Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) welcomed more than 1,100 new companies in the first half of 2025, bringing total membership to almost 26,000. The growth was driven by strong overseas demand, expanded licensing, and continued investment in technology and real estate.
The DMCC Crypto Centre surpassed 700 firms after a 38% year-on-year increase, pushing the total number of technology companies in the district to over 3,300. The DMCC Gaming Centre grew to more than 140 companies, while the recently launched AI Centre reached over 110 members. Together, these three hubs now account for almost 1,000 businesses.
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Bin Sulayem said the results showed the enduring strength of DMCC’s value proposition and Dubai’s attractiveness as a global business hub.
“With over 1,100 new companies joining in the first half of the year — driven by robust growth from China, Türkiye, and the UK — DMCC is now rapidly approaching 26,000 member companies. In the face of rapid transformation brought by AI and other frontier technologies, we are intensifying our focus on high-growth sectors while expanding our ecosystems and infrastructure to support innovation-led investment,” he said.
Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer Feryal Ahmadi added that the performance reflected DMCC’s long-term strategy of building high-performance ecosystems designed to deliver commercial impact.
Expanding Technology and Web3 Presence
The Crypto Centre added major players such as Bitcoin.com and Animoca Brands, both establishing their first regional offices in DMCC. Responding to demand, DMCC announced Crypto Tower, a 17-storey project in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) dedicated to blockchain, AI innovation, and digital asset services.
The district also revealed DMCC Quantum, a planned ecosystem to support quantum-era innovation and position Dubai as a hub for the emerging sector.
Commodities and Innovation
In the commodities sector, DMCC marked a milestone as the UAE surpassed one billion carats of diamonds traded over five years. The Dubai Diamond Exchange, the world’s largest diamond tender facility, hosted a visit from Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The inaugural DMCC Specialty Coffee Auction set record prices, with a rare Panamanian coffee selling for USD 10,020 per kilo. DMCC also partnered with AQUA-INDEX to support the first water-backed digital asset token, laying the groundwork for a DMCC Water Centre.
International Growth and Licensing
Company registrations from the UK rose over 23%, Türkiye by 22%, and China by nearly 10%. New licensing categories — Special Purpose Vehicles and Holding Companies — boosted appeal for multinationals and family offices. DMCC also strengthened its Southeast Asia presence by appointing Hawksford as its sales partner in Singapore.
Real Estate Expansion
DMCC continued to develop Uptown Dubai and JLT, breaking ground on new commercial towers, luxury residences, and hospitality projects. Uptown Dubai saw the launch of Mercer House by Ellington Properties and new food and beverage venues, while JLT began construction of W Residences by Marriott International.
Building on strong results in 2024, DMCC enters the second half of 2025 focused on advanced technologies, sustainable trade, and expanding its role in global commerce.
