eChai

Dubai

Shorooq Partners

292 startups on the map where they work.

Events

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October 2026 1 gathering
  1. Proposed eChai Dubai Startup Mixer
    6 pm - 8 pm
    0 of 10 interested
13 FEB 2026 · Dubai Dubai Startup Meetup
1 DEC 2025 · Dubai eChai's Dubai Startup Mixer
11 JUL 2025 · Dubai Dubai Startup Mixer
15 MAY 2025 · Dubai Startup Touchdown Dubai – Plug into Dubai’s Startup Ecosystem
31 JAN 2025 · Dubai Dubai Startup Meetup
20 SEP 2024 · Dubai The Dubai Startup Growth Forum
23 FEB 2024 · Dubai Dubai Startup Meetup
19 JAN 2024 · Dubai Dubai Startup Meetup
7 OCT 2023 · Dubai Abu Dhabi Startup Meetup
29 SEP 2023 · Dubai Dubai Startup Meetup
15 SEP 2023 · Dubai Dubai Startup Meetup
29 JUL 2023 · Dubai Dubai Startup Meetup
22 JUN 2023 · Dubai eChai Startup Social in Dubai
14 OCT 2022 · Dubai Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Dubai
19 AUG 2022 · Dubai Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Dubai
12 AUG 2022 · Dubai Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Dubai

Meanwhile, across eChai

Ahmedabad · Thu 24 Sep eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad · Thu 24 Sep eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad : SBR Edition Bengaluru · Fri 25 Sep The Great Product Festival 2026 Ahmedabad · Fri 25 Sep AI Cafe : Ahmedabad edition Hyderabad · Fri 25 Sep AI Builders Meetup : Hyderabad edition Delhi-NCR · Sat 26 Sep eChai Startup Demo Day in Delhi-NCR

Diaspora

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Silkhaus Proptech

Aahan Bhojani & Ashmin Varma

Founded 2021, Silkhaus is a tech-enabled short-term / flexible rental platform giving asset owners management infrastructure to monetize units (targeting 20-40% higher yields). Raised $7.75M seed (2022, Nord...

SmartCrowd Proptech

Siddiq Farid & Musfique Ahmed

Founded 2018, SmartCrowd pioneered DFSA-regulated real-estate crowdfunding in the UAE, enabling fractional property investment from ~AED 500. Raised $600K seed (2018, Shorooq/500 Startups) and a $3M bridge (...

Telr Fintech

Sirish Kumar & Khalil Alami

Founded 2014, Telr is a Dubai online payment-gateway provider — APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage payments via web, mobile and social, with offices in the UAE, Singapore, India and Saudi Ara...

Tenderd Proptech

Arjun Mohan

Founded 2018, Tenderd is a construction / heavy-equipment rental marketplace and AI fleet-management platform (TenderdTrack turns machines into IoT-connected assets tracking productivity and emissions). Rais...

Alaan fintech

** AI-powered corporate-cards and spend-management fintech. Raised a $48M Series A in August 2025 led by Peak XV Partners — one of the largest early-stage fintech rounds in MENA. A leading Dubai B2B fintech/...

estaie Hospitality

Nimit Solanki (CTO) & Mark Reed (COO) (est. 2025)

Dubai-HQ'd AI-native hospitality-tech platform specializing in extended-stay bookings (30–365 nights) with AI-driven dynamic pricing and demand aggregation, promising ~32%+ discounts on underutilized hotel/h...

Fuze web3

** Dubai-based regulated digital-assets and payments infrastructure startup. Raised a $12.2M Series A led by Galaxy and e& capital (with Further Ventures), taking total funding past $26M; later secured a lic...

Holidayme (Traveazy) Traveltech

Digvijay Pratap, Geet Bhalla & Mohammed M.S. BinMahfouz (est. 2014)

Dubai-HQ'd online travel agency for leisure and Umrah/Hajj packages via its 'Holidayme' and 'Umrahme' brands (parent: Traveazy). Raised a $16M Series C led by China's Gobi Partners with Accel, Global Venture...

iMile Logistics

Rita Huang (founder/CEO), w/ Naveen Joseph, Gao Wenli, Nancy Chen

Founded 2017 by ex-Alibaba/Meraas JV CTO Rita Huang; last-mile e-commerce logistics connecting Chinese sellers to emerging markets, with domestic next-day delivery, cross-border (China-to-UAE/KSA), COD, ware...

Manhat Climate tech

Saeed Alhassan Alkhazraji & Vishnu Vijayan Pillai **[FLAG: Abu Dhabi-HQ; Indian co-founder]

** Deep-tech startup using solar energy for waste-free, floating water distillation to enable freshwater production and crop irrigation, targeting water and food security. Spun out of Khalifa University. **F...

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People

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Nadeem Jafri
Nadeem Jafri
Founder · Heartymart
Sahil Shah
Sahil Shah
Founder, Hungrito · VP Marketing, Petpooja
Siddharth Patel
Siddharth Patel
Co-Founder & CEO · Digipple
Rushi Patel
Rushi Patel
Co-Founder · Digipple
Utpal Vaishnav
Utpal Vaishnav
Founder · EightQor
Viraj Rajani
Viraj Rajani
Co Founder · Digipple
Harsha Bhurani
Harsha Bhurani
Founder & CEO · Hummingbird Talent
Hardik
Hardik
Founder · HMMBIZ
Nikunj Thakkar
Nikunj Thakkar
Co-founder · Snezzi
Jay Patel
Jay Patel
Cofounder · Momentum91
Marmik Bhatt
Marmik Bhatt
Founder, Monk9 Tech Private Limited · Monk9 Tech Private Limited
Jay Patel
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On the map

DIFC 27

  • Atto Group شريكك الاستراتيجي للتميز المالي والضريبي — معتمدون من الهيئة الاتحادية للضرائب بالإمارات ومن ACCA.
  • Audiocult Media / creator in DIFC
  • Bankiom Technologies Bankiom is an autonomous AI agent that defends, optimizes, and grows your wealth 24/7. Stop losing money. Start making it. Automatically.
  • baraka Invest in US stocks, ETFs, options and physical gold from the UAE and the GCC. Real ownership, fractional from $1, DFSA regulated.
  • Baytukum Invest in professionally managed Dubai real estate from AED 1,000 through Baytukum and ReVest. DFSA-regulated and transparent.
  • Bayzat Reduce HR admin time, run payroll in minutes, streamline all your payments…
  • Beehive Fast, flexible business funding for SMEs in the UAE. Apply online in minutes, get funded in days.
  • BlockWill Secure your legacy with BlockWill.
  • Cashew Payments Shop now and pay later with cashew - the flexible payment solution for modern shoppers across the Middle East
  • Cledor Clédor is an integrated real estate development firm offering turnkey solutions to private investors and developers.
  • Dellight.ai What could you do that you couldn’t do before? Explore AI products and tailored systems for your work, your business and your ideas.
  • Droply Delivery Droply eCommerce delivery, Quick Pickup, Book now instant delivery Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, UAE, B2B, B2C Parcel Delivery…
  • Legatum Fintech in DIFC
  • Lifecare International Insurance Brokers Our Services Our range of comprehensive insurance plans provides you with coverage to protect the important moments in your life.
  • Lune Technologies Lune transforms complex transaction data into actionable insights.
  • PayTabs UAE PayTabs powers e-commerce, enterprises, fintechs, and governments with a Super App, payment orchestration and infra.
  • Pemo Best smart corporate cards & expense tracking in Dubai, UAE (MENA).
  • Qmeter Customer Feedback Solution
  • Realiste Selected be AI properties for a fair price. Rent estimations, ROI projections.
  • Seez We’re designing a future where AI transforms the automotive journey…
  • SleekFlow Internationally trusted AI omnichannel messaging suite & agents to unlock more revenue.
  • Smart Bricks An applied AI lab building the intelligence layer for global real estate investing.
  • SmartCrowd Grow your wealth by investing in Dubai real estate with MENA's first regulated crowdfunding platform.
  • St. James's Place Find financial advisory services at St. James’s Place in the Middle East.
  • Tarabut Tarabut is the leading open banking platform in the MENA region, operating in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE.
  • WeProperties Technologies Unlock income-generating real estate and property crowdfunding opportunities in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
  • Xpence The region’s first smart business spend platform with integrated payment cards for freelancers to corporates and everyone in between.

Al Quoz 23

  • Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings Proptech / real estate in Al Quoz
  • BATTLEWORLD Al Quoz BATTLEWORLD is a network of virtual reality parks in Dubai. Large free-roam gaming area, no wires and restrictions.
  • Beauty Tribe Shop Beauty Tribe with Free 2-Hour Delivery, 100% authentic products across Haircare, Skincare, Perfumes & more.
  • Caviar Discover premium Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga caviar.
  • Ecommerce Fullfillment Center Dubai, UAE Need help storing, fulfilling, and shipping your ecommerce orders? Depoter provides flexible fulfillment solutions across Dubai and the UAE.
  • Enerwhere Enerwhere is one of the leading solar companies in the Middle East & Africa.
  • Epik Foods Epik Foods: Leading in F&B with over 100 brands. We bring innovative, tasty, and healthy choices to every meal.
  • Finyal Media Media / creator in Al Quoz
  • Food Project Food Project offers simple, healthy, and delicious food for everyday life.
  • Freight International Logistics / supply chain in Al Quoz
  • ISS Relocations Logistics / supply chain in Al Quoz
  • Kitchen Works Cloud kitchen design, planning, equipment layout, ventilation, fabrication and fit-out coordination in Dubai for delivery brands…
  • Luxury Supercar Rentals Dubai E-commerce / retail in Al Quoz
  • Mawarid Finance Fintech in Al Quoz
  • NextSpace NextSpace represents a premium collection of luxury outdoor furniture brands.
  • PRYPCO PRYPCO is your end-to-end UAE real estate platform: compare mortgages, invest in Dubai property from AED 500…
  • Qashio Best corporate cards and spend management solution in the UAE to help you control business spend in real time; Set limits, track expenses…
  • Quiqup Quiqup provides fast delivery service across the UAE, including same-day and next-day delivery in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond.
  • Shorages Looking for an E-Commerce Fulfillment Center? Need help with storing and shipping your products to your customers? Let us help you out
  • Tadbeer- Excellence Center Excellence Center Tadbeer in Dubai helps you hire trusted maids and process nanny visas with ease.
  • TAK Construction TAK Construction is UAE’s top construction company specializing in civil construction, construction solutions and land dewatering.
  • The Luxury Closet Buy & sell online at The Luxury Closet and get discounts of up to 90% off retail price on authentic…
  • VRS Technologies Cybersecurity in Al Quoz

Jumeirah 21

  • Azdan Azdan is the leading Oracle NetSuite Solution Provider.
  • Cybernaut Cybernaut is a leading IT company in Dubai providing customized IT support and services.
  • Democrance A lightweight insurance core platform to grow digital sales of Life, Health and P&C products through any distribution channel.
  • Digital Asset Business Center Looking to launch your own crypto business?
  • Disrupt-X Disrupt-X delivers tailored Enterprise AI platforms powered by ALEF 360° for HSEQ, asset operations and intelligent facilities…
  • EXILLIUM B2B / enterprise in Jumeirah
  • Health at Hand See a qualified doctor online in minutes using Health at Hand app. Download app to find doctors in Dubai, UAE.
  • Huda Beauty Shop the full Huda Beauty makeup collection and get free International shipping on all orders over $75.
  • InBusiness Advisory DMCC UAE accounting, tax and corporate admin services for UAE companies & individuals. English, Russian team in Dubai.
  • InstaShop Foodtech / F&B in Jumeirah
  • Ounass Luxury Online Shopping for Women, Men & Kids in UAE ✓ 2 Hour Delivery in Dubai ✓ Buy Now, Pay Later ✓ 30-Day Free Return
  • Privilee Enjoy the UAE's best beach clubs, pools, gyms and fitness classes. Winner of the What's On Awards favourite lifestyle app 2023.
  • RealCube Proptech / real estate in Jumeirah
  • Tenderd AI-Powered Fleet and Equipment Management Platform
  • Tokinvest Own Your Share of the World’s Most Exclusive Assets Tokinvest unshackles real-world assets using fractional ownership.
  • TruKKer TRUKKER is a leading tech-enabled logistics and transportation company serving businesses across the EMEA region.
  • Vortex Offshore Logistics / supply chain in Jumeirah
  • Windstar Games Windstar Games creates exceptional 2D, 3D, and AR/VR games for mobile, PC, and console.
  • YaLLa Esports YaLLa Compass, the S-Tier CS2 tournament circuit, delivers the thrill of esports, gaming and entertainment.
  • Yellow Door Energy Climate / clean energy in Jumeirah
  • Zbooni Customers are most receptive on social and messaging apps today. Bring the checkout experience to them, in real-time.

Business Bay 20

  • aneeq aneeq is a one-stop telehealth for men in UAE, with online access to effective treatments for skincare, hair loss & ED, backed by science.
  • Bond and Partners Bond and Partners - Where Sovereignty Begins, your trusted partner for corporate services, citizenship by investment…
  • CloudHost Technology CloudHost delivers sovereign cloud platforms, AI-ready infrastructure, secure hosting…
  • DUBAI PODCAST STUDIO Dubai Podcast Studio is the only studio available in Business Bay. Choose between our many podcast studios.
  • Global Data 365 SaaS in Business Bay
  • Grubtech Effortlessly operate, delegate, and manage your entire restaurant!
  • Huspy Huspy simplifies home financing.
  • Imisofts AI automation, performance marketing & cold email systems that ship in 30-90 days. 200+ businesses served. Book a free strategy call today.
  • Oliva Free underwriting reports on Dubai studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments under AED 2.5M, ending in a verdict that can say do not buy.
  • Podcast Corner Dubai Podcast Studio in Dubai, Business Bay. AED 490/h incl. gear & operator. Underground parking. Lounge for guests.
  • PodConnect Studio Trusted by 2000+ Podcasters
  • Prime Alley Technology SaaS in Business Bay
  • Smart IoT Maaly Pay: crypto and card payment platform with autosettlement for merchants and offline tap-to-pay for users.
  • Syncrow Best smart building and IoT solutions company in Dubai and Riyadh.
  • Techno Civil Engineering & Contracting Proptech / real estate in Business Bay
  • The Beauty Co General Trading The BeautyCo is a distributor of unique beauty solutions for spas and salons.
  • Tulpar Financing Top finance services provider in UAE for mortgages, ABF, & Corporate Bank loans. Get tailored solutions & fast approvals. Conatct Now!
  • United Technology & Trading Proptech / real estate in Business Bay
  • UPOD Podcast Studio Dubai UPOD Studio Dubai provides multi-camera podcast recording, professional editing…
  • Yallapod Yallapod is a professional Dubai podcast studio for creators looking for a premium podcast studio Dubai experience.

Dubai Media City 15

  • Anghami Media / creator in Dubai Media City
  • Byond Asia FZ BYOND Asia builds the interface layer for physical AI.
  • Careem Foodtech / F&B in Dubai Media City
  • CNBC Arabia Media / creator in Dubai Media City
  • Crowd Analyzer Plan, book, and track all your campaigns in one platform.
  • Dataslices Ai Agency Automate Calls, CRM & Marketing with Ai. Drive More Sales & Save Time. Get Started
  • Hive Innovative Group Digital Media and Content Production House, we believe in Magic with Logic. Marketing Agency located in Dubai, UAE.
  • ITP Media Group ITP Media Group is the largest media powerhouse in Dubai and MENA, delivering iconic brands…
  • LifeCell Arabia FZ Biotech in Dubai Media City
  • Media.net We help brands and publishers leverage the best of programmatic, to achieve their goals across every screen.
  • Property Finder Proptech / real estate in Dubai Media City
  • Reidin Real Estate Information
  • Silkhaus Short Term Rental Apartments
  • TIPZ Technology FZ- The payment layer for modern hospitality.
  • Wafeq Send invoices or purchase orders, manage your inventory and your payroll, and get over 30 reports to manage your company…

Dubai Silicon Oasis 13

  • Almentor Edtech in Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • Azinova Technologies Azinova Technologies is a leading software development company in Dubai, UAE with 18 years of experience in creating innovative…
  • Cyber Code Technologies FZE Cybersecurity in Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • KTS Global KTS Global Authority Network canonical apex. Sovereign event architecture, strategic communications, and digital sovereignty infrastructure.
  • NUMU Group The NUMU CX platform: Frontline (retail), QA (contact centers), Field (field teams), Field Inside (distribution).
  • Orbital Space Space in Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • Podit Podcast Studio Production Media / creator in Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • Production Wise Podcast Studio Dubai Media / creator in Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • SecureMyScholarship Find scholarship in Dubai, UK, USA, and Ireland for Indian and international students.
  • Steppa Steppa offers professional cybersecurity and intelligence solutions. Products, Tools, Solutions and Services: Consulting and Advisors
  • Stergo Media Stergo Media runs your whole marketing program - SEO, paid media, content and link building - from one client account.
  • Telr Accept secure payments online in UAE with Telr payment gateway. Trusted e-commerce solution for businesses | Telr | Easy Integration
  • W Motors Mobility / EV in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Deira 11

Downtown Dubai 10

  • Al Buhaira Insurance Fintech in Downtown Dubai
  • Colife Find modern, stylish apartments for rent in Dubai with Colife.
  • Comfi (Comfi.ai) Get paid upfront and offer flexible credit terms to buyers risk-free. Comfi helps UAE SME suppliers improve cash flow and grow sales.
  • Example The agency that makes brands and places famous.
  • Noor Islamic Bank The first Islamic bank to incorporate the principles of Sharia in all practices and is the Best Islamic Bank in the UAE.
  • Prop AI Own the data. Own the decision.
  • Sharaf DG Shop online for mobile phones, laptops, televisions, perfumes, home & kitchen appliances and more in Dubai at Sharaf DG UAE.
  • Shipsy Discover Shipsy
  • Squat Wolf SQUATWOLF is a premium gym wear brand from Dubai. Be better than yesterday with perfectly engineered activewear.
  • Start Business Services Business setup in Dubai and across the UAE for UK, Irish and Australian business owners.

Dubai Internet City 10

  • Agile Financial Technologies Run, grow and govern insurance with Agilis Core, Ubiquity, BancAssurance and DecisionGuard.
  • Avenues World FZ- Payment gateway, merchant accounts and online credit card processing services in Dubai by CCAvenue.
  • Cyber Knight Technologies FZ- Cybersecurity in Dubai Internet City
  • Gulf IT Network Distribution FZ Trusted Cybersecurity Distributor in UAE and a leading VAD cybersecurity partner, serving across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Middle East.
  • icflix Worked at CERN, Brookhaven Nation Laboratory (BNL), RIKEN and received Ph.D. in applied mathematics.
  • NymCard Banks, fintechs, and businesses build card issuing, money movement, settlement, reconciliation, lending…
  • Platinumlist Media / creator in Dubai Internet City
  • Reno Transform your home with expert interior design and renovation services in Dubai.
  • Yalla Group Largest MENA-based Online Social Networking and Gaming Company
  • Yomly Yomly is the best cloud-based HRMS & payroll software in UAE. Trusted by 250+ businesses in GCC & MENA. Book your free demo today.

Dubai Investment Park 10

  • Distant Imagery Solutions Distant Imagery specializes in drone reforestation, AI-powered environmental monitoring, and MRV solutions.
  • FAST LINK CARGO L.L.C (FLC) Explore top freight forwarding services in Dubai with FLC Freight. We offer tailored solutions for your shipping needs. Visit us now.
  • iMile Logistics / supply chain in Dubai Investment Park
  • Intelligent Foods White Label and Private Label Ice Cream Manufacturer, Pasta Manufacturer, Food Manufacturer
  • IQ Fulfillment General Warehousing IQ Fulfillment provides e-commerce fulfillment services in Dubai, UAE.
  • MinersHub Miners Hub runs 21 mining farms and 50 MW across the UAE and Oman.
  • Oasis Studio Turnkey live event video production and multi-camera broadcasting services in the UAE.
  • SirajPower Climate / clean energy in Dubai Investment Park
  • Sun & Energy Solar Sunergy Solar is a Solar Panel Suppliers based in Dubai, UAE. Founded by highly experienced professionals in the field of solar Panel
  • Yalla Yum Shop Yalla Yum freeze-dried fruit snacks made from real fruit with no added sugar.

Trade Centre 10

  • Brunson Nail Academy & Professional Nail Product Supplies Shop Brunson nail drills, gel polish, nail courses & all nail art essentials.
  • CFI Financial Group CFI Financial Markets LLC
  • Code Brew Labs Code Brew Labs transforms your business as a top AI development company in Dubai…
  • Geidea Payment Fintech in Trade Centre
  • Gulfood Join Gulfood 2027, the world's largest F&B sourcing event.
  • Laser Digital A regulated digital finance firm and the trust layer for institutions navigating the on-chain economy, spanning trading…
  • Lean Technologies Lean helps businesses move money, verify identities, and understand customer finances through a single, compliant platform.
  • Liva Insurance Get simple, trusted insurance in the UAE with Liva. Covering car, health, home & travel at competitive rates.
  • Right Bite Healthy meal plans across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
  • Swvl Swvl powers businesses and individuals with end-to-end solutions to manage, track, and optimize transit and fleet operations for smoother…

Barsha Heights 9

  • Borse Dubai Borse Dubai consolidates the Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai to drive synergies, expand infrastructure…
  • Cercli The AI-native people platform for HR and recruitment.
  • Crickslab Crickslab powers cricket boards, leagues, clubs, academies, and broadcasters with live scoring, tournament management, streaming…
  • Dubai Prod Dubai Prod is a leading marketing agency in Dubai and UAE.
  • Frank Porter Expert Airbnb Management Company, short term rental management with full scale Airbnb property management, listing, renting…
  • Hightech Payment Systems Fintech in Barsha Heights
  • ITSEC ITSEC is a leading cybersecurity company in Dubai serving UAE firms since 2011 — VAPT, SOC, vCISO and regulatory compliance across VARA…
  • Keyper Pay your Dubai rent in 12 monthly instalments. Landlords receive 100% upfront.
  • Yallacompare Fintech in Barsha Heights

Al Barsha 8

Al Sufouh 8

  • Dubai AI Festival Discover the Dubai AI Festival 2026, where innovation in AI and future tech converge to redefine possibilities. Explore now!
  • GameIN FZ LLE Gamein, the best game development company in Dubai, provides top-notch 2D, 3D, VR…
  • Gameloft Gameloft welcomes you to amazing gaming experiences, with hits like Asphalt Legends Unite and Disney Dreamlight Valley.
  • Iycon FZ IYCON helps businesses and governments turn strategy into results with AI-driven consulting, governance & risk, document management…
  • Motivate Media Group Motivate Media Group operates across the GCC and MENA region with a diverse portfolio of media solutions consisting of magazines, digital…
  • Tabby Tabby is the money app that lets you buy now and pay later, send and receive money, earn cashback and save.
  • Udrive Rent a self-drive car hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman without deposit. Fuel and parking included.
  • XPANCEO XPANCEO is developing a smart contact lens as the ultimate computing platform for the AI era.

Dubai Marina 8

  • AMEA Power Climate / clean energy in Dubai Marina
  • Cyb3r CYB3R offer cost-effective, certified managed cyber security solutions.
  • Holo Everything you need to make confident property decisions. Mortgage advisory. Buyer's agents. Property technology.
  • Istithmar World Fintech in Dubai Marina
  • ITA Business Consultants Company setup Dubai made easy with expert business setup services in UAE.
  • Just Falafel Foodtech / F&B in Dubai Marina
  • The Entertainer Unlock Dubai's best discounts with the ENTERTAINER!
  • TheMeal.menu TheMeal delivers fresh, ready-to-eat meals to your home in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain…

Bur Dubai 7

Al Garhoud 6

Jebel Ali 6

Al Safa 5

  • CAFU Mobility / EV in Al Safa
  • DTS Solution Cybersecurity in Al Safa
  • My Pinch of Wow Food photographer & food stylist in Dubai — 6+ years, 200+ UAE brands. Restaurant menu, product & social-media photography.
  • Oblique Consult A trusted accounting and tax consulting services provider, Oblique Consult offers expert…
  • Talabat Your favorite food delivered in UAE with Talabat. A wide food variety from the top restaurants near you: burger,s pizza and more! Hungry?

Dubai Design District 5

  • Dubizzle Group (Bayut & dubizzle) Proptech / real estate in Dubai Design District
  • Mumzworld Shop at Mumzworld, the leading online store for newborn and child essentials across the Middle East and worldwide.
  • Property Monitor Property Monitor is the UAE’s leading real estate technology and market intelligence provider.
  • Saint Objets Designed in Paris. Crafted in the Emirates. Sculptural furniture made to order in Dubai. Sofas, armchairs, beds and rugs.
  • Techlancers Middle East Techlancers Middle East is a technology company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established in 2019

JLT 5

  • Cartlow Logistics / supply chain in JLT
  • Eat App Powerful restaurant reservation and guest management system. Flexible enough to use at both small and large restaurants. Sign up today. It
  • Klaim KLAIM Technologies DMCC
  • One Moto One Moto is a British electric mobility brand shaping the last mile with electric motorcycles, scooters…
  • Shipa (Shipa Delivery / Shipa Freight) Remove the hassle from cross-border ecommerce logistics, last-mile delivery…

Meydan 5

  • ACME One SaaS in Meydan
  • Jublo Jublo is a software engineering consultancy helping organisations make better technology decisions across platforms, integration…
  • SARAB Art Production Fine art architectural and destination photography from Dubai, UAE.
  • Sumea Social Dubai-based personal branding agency for executives and organisations worldwide.
  • We Are Kairos Kairos delivers project management consultancy focused on digital adoption, workflow optimization…

Dubai Production City 4

  • Augustus Media Media / creator in Dubai Production City
  • Micropolis Robotics UAE-based developer of autonomous mobile robots and Physical AI systems that help organizations monitor…
  • Power League Gaming Elevate your brand with the premier gaming and esports creative marketing agency. Uncover tailored strategies to level up your brand.
  • Shunya Ekai Technologies Shunya Ekai Technologies is the best Robotics Company in UAE that offers innovative & fully tailored IoT & Robotics Solutions.

Festival City 4

Karama 4

  • Freighter shipping and Logistica Logistics / supply chain in Karama
  • GloboHub Leading Freight Forwarders & Shipping Company in Dubai offering Sea, Air & Land Freight services.
  • medicAI At medicAI, we are a dynamic team on a mission to transform healthcare with cutting-edge AI technology.
  • NOW Money NOW Money is the UAE's first digital payroll and mobile bank service developed specifically for low income workers.

Oud Metha 3

  • InsurancePolicy.ae InsurancePolicy.ae helps you compare the best insurance plans in the UAE. Get instant quotes and choose with confidence.
  • Rakinsurance Discover the best insurance solutions with RAK Insurance.
  • Synergia Softwares IT Infrastructure E-invoice-ready ERP for the UAE & GCC: van sales, distribution, warehouse and VAT-ready finance on one platform. Book a free demo.

Dubai Healthcare City 2

  • Pegasus Leaders Luxury handcrafted swords, daggers, knives and Islamic gifts. Custom manufacturing, bespoke designs and free worldwide shipping.
  • Smith & Nephew FZE Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology business. We design and make technology that takes the limits off living.

Dubai Hills 2

  • Anacity Trusted by the best run gated communities & workplaces Delivering Delight Supporting you through the entire real estate lifecycle.
  • Qatar Insurance Insure your car 🚗 or travel ✈️ — get a quick quote online!

Dubai South 2

Expo City 2

  • Alaan Alaan combine corporate cards, a business bank account, international transfers, expense management…
  • Fuze Fuze Finance helps businesses move value across stablecoin and fiat rails, build digital asset trading and wallets with a regulated…

Motor City 2

  • Kitopi Dine in or deliver favorite regional brands via Kitopi, the largest food and tech company in the Middle East.
  • STARZPLAY Media / creator in Motor City

Satwa 2

Dubai Airport Free Zone 1

  • Tradeling The eMarketplace for MENA Business Buyers

Dubai Knowledge Park 1

Dubai Science Park 1

Across the city 20

  • Asiantec Contracting Asiantec Contracting builds residential villas across Dubai and the UAE — established 2008, most work from repeat clients and referrals.
  • Auraaer Buy premium home fragrance in Dubai. Scent strategy solutions for UAE homes, hotels and offices. Trusted by five-star hotels since 2016.
  • AutoZone UAE AutoZone UAE is an ambulance manufacturer and vehicle conversion company in Dubai, UAE, supplying UN agencies…
  • Construction and Building Engineering Proptech / real estate
  • DESC Dubai Electronic Security Center DESC - Dubai Electronic Security Center - Home Page. DESC is establishing Dubai as a global leader in innovation, safety and security.
  • Dubai Contracting Company PSC For over 60 years, DCC has created luxury commercial, mixed-use, hospitality and leisure complexes – from concept to completion.
  • Dubizzle The Arena
  • Freight ACE Shipping Logistics / supply chain
  • Freight Care Logistics Logistics / supply chain
  • Fresha Find the best salons and spa in your area with Fresha salon booking software. Book now!
  • Globalex Enviro Globalex is a UAE expert in sewage, sweet water, salt water & TSE tanker services, tank cleaning, and medical waste disposal.
  • Intello Protect Technology Expert cybersecurity & GRC solutions since 2003. Specializing in ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR & UAE PDPL compliance.
  • Kibsons E-commerce / retail
  • Lamsa Uniting ministries, educators, parents, and children under a Unified Education Framework to shape the future of early learning.
  • Naqsh Media Naqsh Media is a Dubai creative agency specializing in event management, branding, video production…
  • Nuitree Food Industries Foodtech / F&B
  • Oasis Tech Contracting Well Establishment Building Contracting Company since 2001 in Dubai, UAE
  • Pure Harvest Smart Farms Taste the difference with Pure Harvest's farm-fresh, locally-grown produce. Premium-quality produce grown sustainably in UAE.
  • Three Lines Shipping Three Lines Shipping Is The Leading Shipping Company In UAE.
  • Washmen Washmen is the UAE’s leading app-based laundry, dry cleaning, ShoeCare, and Bag Care service.

Where the city gathers

Cafes 92

Coworking spaces 78

Campuses 52

Investors 31

Communities 14

Incubators 8

Accelerator 1

Startups

All 88
Dubizzle Group (Bayut & dubizzle) Proptech

Imran, Zeeshan & Haider Ali Khan

Formerly EMPG (Emerging Markets Property Group, est. 2015), the group behind property portal Bayut and classifieds marketplace dubizzle. Became the Arab world's first homegrown unicorn after the 2020 EMPG–OL...

Comfi Fintech

Comfi is a Dubai B2B embedded-finance / BNPL platform for business purchases. Raised a large $65M pre-Series A (equity + debt) in 2026, led by Iliad Partners with Yango Ventures and Raw Ventures, plus credit...

Denarii Cash Fintech

Jon Edward Santillan & Walfrido Perez

Founded 2019, Denarii Cash is a Dubai cross-border money-transfer / remittance app targeting UAE-Philippines and other South/Southeast Asia corridors. Acquired by Dubai's Careem in July 2022 to power Careem ...

Holo Proptech

Michael Hunter & Arran Summerhill

Founded 2020, Holo is billed as the Middle East's first fully digital mortgage platform — users compare 500+ products from 20 UAE lenders free (Holo is paid by banks). Raised a seven-figure seed (2023, Wathe...

Hubpay Fintech

Kevin Kilty

Founded 2019, Hubpay is a Dubai cross-border wallet / remittance and multi-currency business-account fintech serving MENAP corridors (strong UAE-Pakistan/South Asia flows). First UAE startup licensed for dig...

Justlife (formerly Justmop) Proptech

Kerem Kuyucu & Ali Cagatay Ozcan

Founded 2014, Justlife is MENA's leading home-services super-app (cleaning, maintenance, handyman, beauty, laundry) with 1M+ users across UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. Backed by 500 Global, Ve...

Nomad Homes Proptech

Helen Chen, Damien Drap & Dan Piehler

Founded 2019 in Dubai, Nomad Homes is a software-enabled marketplace for residential real estate across EMEA (UAE, France, Spain, Portugal). Raised $4M seed (Comcast Ventures), a $20M Series A (01 Advisors/S...

Postpay Fintech

Tariq Sheikh & Dani Molina

Founded 2019, Postpay is a Dubai Buy Now, Pay Later fintech for GCC shoppers and merchants. Raised $35M+ from investors including Afterpay and Australia's AP Ventures, plus debt financing from Commercial Ban...

Property Monitor Proptech

Cavendish Maxwell

UAE real-estate market-intelligence and valuation platform (part of Cavendish Maxwell) aggregating Dubai Land Department transactions and Ejari rental data. Products include the PMiQ analytics platform, valC...

Pyypl Fintech

Antti Arponen

Founded ~2017, Pyypl is a Dubai blockchain-based mobile payments / financial-services platform for the unbanked and migrant smartphone users (no bank account or credit card needed); ~80% of users are migrant...

YAP Fintech

Marwan Hachem & Anas Zaidan

Founded 2019, YAP is a Dubai neobank / independent digital banking platform (launched with RAK Bank rails) — accounts, cards, transfers, spending analytics with no physical branches. One of the UAE's earlies...

Zand Bank Fintech

Mohamed Alabbar (chairman/founder-shareholder)

Founded 2018, Zand is a Dubai fully-licensed all-digital bank (and crypto custodian) serving corporate, institutional, fintech and wealth clients, positioned to bridge TradFi and DeFi. Founder-shareholders i...

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VCs

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Wamda Capital Dubai

Dubai-based seed/early-stage VC founded 2010 by Aramex founder Fadi Ghandour; the investing arm of the influential Wamda media/community platform. Invests at Seed and Series A across MENA, Turkey and Sub-Saharan Africa via Wamda Capital ...

Nuwa Capital DIFC, Dubai

Dubai-based (DFSA-regulated, DIFC) VC founded 2020; raised $75M+ toward a $100M debut fund investing seed to Series B across MENA, Turkey and Pakistan in SaaS, fintech, proptech, healthtech and D2C. Portfolio includes Eyewa, Homzmart and...

DASH Ventures Dubai

Dubai-based VC founded 2012 that has deployed $80M+ at seed/Series A across tech, energy, lifestyle brands and creative industries with a sustainability tilt. ~28 companies including Swvl (IPO), Altibbi and Alcazar Energy (acquired).

Emkan Capital Dubai

Dubai-based early-stage VC founded 2020 focused on GCC and broader MENAP tech — fintech, e-commerce, logistics plus AI, cyber, cloud and healthtech. Closed a $31M Fund I (ECP I).

Cocoon Ventures Dubai

Dubai-based VC led by Indian-origin co-founder & MD Nebu K. Abraham, explicitly bridging Indian and Middle East ecosystems. Focuses on early-stage IT/IoT and AI/robotics software startups, citing strong demand in the Middle East for Indi...

Class 5 Global Dubai (San Francisco HQ)

Emerging-markets VC (founded 2018, San Francisco HQ but deeply active in Dubai/MENA) backing consumer, IT, e-commerce and SaaS from seed to late stage. ~40 investments including UAE mobility platform Invygo; frequently anchors Dubai deals.

Mubadala (Mubadala Ventures / MENA vehicles) Abu Dhabi

FLAG: ABU DHABI sovereign wealth fund. Mubadala Ventures (est. 2017, ~$400M evergreen) invests Series B+ ($10–50M) in enterprise software, AI, fintech and digital health globally; bets include Waymo, Reliance Jio and Telegram. Also launc...

e& capital Abu Dhabi

FLAG: ABU DHABI. Corporate VC/PE arm of telecom-tech group e& (formerly Etisalat), running a $250M fund that writes ~$5–30M into Series A–B MENA tech disruptors to scale globally. 16+ investments; backed Airalo (eSIM) which turned unicor...

Chimera Capital / Alpha Wave Ventures Abu Dhabi

FLAG: ABU DHABI. Chimera Investments (est. 2007, under Sheikh Tahnoun's Royal Group / 2PointZero) co-manages the ~$10B Alpha Wave Ventures II fund with Alpha Wave Global, targeting fintech, AI, life sciences, consumer internet and B2B — ...

Hambro Perks Oryx Fund Abu Dhabi

FLAG: ABU DHABI-based $50M fund from UK firm Hambro Perks (Salica), investing pre-seed to Series A across MENA in fintech, healthtech and edtech; writes ~$25K–$200K and co-invests alongside regional angel leads.

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Incubators

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FinTech Hive at DIFC DIFC Innovation Hub, Gate District

The region's first FinTech accelerator, launched 2017 by DIFC with Accenture. A 12-week programme for early- and growth-stage FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech and Islamic FinTech startups, giving access to financial-institution partners (Emir...

Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Dubai chapter of the global FinTech accelerator, launched 2018 in partnership with DIFC, Visa and Mashreq Bank. An intense 3-month seed/pre-seed programme for FinTech, financial-services and IT startups across AI, distributed-ledger and ...

Flat6Labs UAE Abu Dhabi (serves UAE); MENA-wide programs

Leading MENA seed accelerator and early-stage VC that has funded 1,000+ startups across the region. UAE programs (anchored in Abu Dhabi) include the climate-focused Catalyst accelerator and a Women's Health/Femtech accelerator with Organ...

500 Global (MENA) UAE (Creators Ventures accelerator in Dubai; MENA fund Abu Dhabi-linked)

Global VC and accelerator investing across MENA since 2012, with 300+ regionally headquartered portfolio companies. Runs the Sanabil Accelerator (Saudi) and the Creators Ventures Accelerator — a 10-week hybrid Dubai programme turning cre...

Techstars Hub71 (Abu Dhabi) Hub71, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Techstars' UAE accelerator, run from Hub71 in Abu Dhabi since 2020. Accepts ~10 startups/year across verticals, investing $120,000 for 6–10% equity. NOTE: Techstars previously ran a Dubai accelerator (two cohorts with GINCO Investments) ...

Emirates NBD (Future Lab / NDTI / FinTech programs) Emirates NBD HQ, Deira

Dubai's largest bank runs a suite of startup-facing programs: the Future (Banking) Lab for next-gen digital/mobile banking, a FinTech Accelerator (with Plug and Play), the National Digital Talent Incubator (NDTI) for Emirati fintech foun...

Area 2071 Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai Future Foundation's physical innovation hub — a co-creation ecosystem of coworking, maker spaces and research labs bringing together innovators, researchers, government and startups to prototype future-oriented solutions. Named for...

Dubai SME (Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development) Business Village, Deira

Agency of the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs across the emirate — from business planning to licensing, funding, government procurement set-asides and rating systems. In 2025 partnered Silicon Vall...

Dubai Startup Hub (Dubai Chambers) Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Baniyas Road, Deira

Dubai Chambers' entrepreneurship platform connecting founders with funding, mentorship, market intelligence and networking. Credited with supporting 5,000+ startups and a key node in positioning Dubai as the UAE's startup capital; runs p...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Dubai Chambers, Baniyas Road, Deira

One of the three Dubai Chambers, mandated to attract digital companies, talent and investment and position Dubai as a global digital-economy leader. Supported the establishment/expansion of 1,690 digital startups in 2025 and co-hosts Exp...

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Coworking

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Nasab Al Quoz (Alserkal-area creative district)

Members' club and coworking space offering fully furnished, flexible offices and shared workspace for individuals and teams, from freelancers to consultants. Blends work, wellness and social amenities in a design-led setting popular with...

Communities

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Startup media / data platforms

TiE Dubai (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Dubai Internet City / roving

Middle East chapter of global TiE, inaugurated 2003 under Dubai's TECOM; a not-for-profit powerhouse for MENA entrepreneurship. Runs 100+ events a year plus sub-programs TiE Angels (early-stage investing), TiE Women, TiE Uni and structur...

TiEcon Dubai Dubai

TiE Dubai's annual flagship — billed as one of the world's largest entrepreneur conferences, ~3,000+ attendees over two days of entrepreneurship, industry trends and investment.

Startup Grind Dubai Dubai (roving)

Powered by Google for Startups; 5,000+ member Dubai chapter. Monthly fireside chats with local founders, innovators and investors, plus founder meetups and mixers. Global format across 98+ countries.

Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai Dubai (under Dubai Chambers)

Largest association of Indian businessmen and professionals in Dubai, founded 2003 under Dubai Chambers. A key diaspora networking and policy-advocacy platform bridging Indian and Emirati business communities.

IIT Bombay Alumni Association UAE

UAE chapter of the IIT Bombay alumni network; part of the dense IIT/IIM/BITS alumni fabric that feeds Dubai's Indian founder and investor diaspora. (Pan-IIM UAE and BITS Pilani Dubai alumni networks run parallel.)

BITS Pilani Dubai Dubai (BITS Pilani Dubai Campus)

BITS Pilani's only international campus (est. 2000, Dubai Intl Academic City) and its alumni network — a steady pipeline of South-Asian engineering founders and operators in the UAE.

UAE–India Business Council (UIBC) UAE

Bilateral council strengthening UAE–India trade and investment ties; relevant to the cross-border corridor eChai operates in.

Founders Network Dubai

Connects Dubai-based founders to a global peer network with full-lifecycle mentorship and resources.

GITEX Global Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

The giant — world's largest tech expo. 2026 edition (10th of Expand North Star) reunites GITEX Global + Expand North Star under one roof at Expo City: 200,000+ visitors, 6,800+ exhibitors, 180+ countries, 400+ government entities. Moved ...

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Women founders

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Huda Kattan beauty

Huda Beauty

The icon of Dubai's founder scene. Iraqi-American makeup artist and blogger who founded Huda Beauty in Dubai in 2013 (starting with false eyelashes via Sephora), building it into a billion-dollar global cosm...

Mona Kattan fragrance

Kayali

Co-founder of Huda Beauty and founder/CEO of fragrance brand Kayali ("my imagination"), launched with sister Huda in 2018. In 2024-25 Kayali was carved out from Huda Beauty as an independent company, with Mo...

Amira Sajwani proptech

PRYPCO

Emirati founder/CEO of proptech platform PRYPCO (founded 2022) and MD of Sales & Development at DAMAC (daughter of DAMAC founder Hussain Sajwani). PRYPCO fractionalizes/tokenizes Dubai real estate (invest fr...

Ambareen Musa fintech

Souqalmal / Yabi

Mauritius-born, Dubai-based fintech founder. Founded Souqalmal.com in 2012, the leading financial-comparison/insurance platform in UAE & KSA (majority-acquired by SHUAA Capital in 2022). Since pivoted to Yab...

Mona Ataya e-commerce

Mumzworld

Co-founded Mumzworld in Dubai in 2011 (with Leena Khalil), the region's leading mother-baby-child e-commerce platform (250,000+ products, delivery to 20+ countries); acquired by Tamer Group in 2021 in one of...

Sabrina Sadiq e-commerce

Luxury Promise

Former lawyer, founder/CEO of Luxury Promise (2016), a Dubai-based pre-loved luxury marketplace using AI to price and authenticate resale designer goods. Raised an ~$11M round led by VC firm Beringea (2022)....

Loulou Khazen Baz marketplace

Nabbesh

Lebanese entrepreneur who founded Nabbesh, an early MENA online freelance/talent marketplace (grew to ~100,000 freelancers). A well-known first-generation Dubai woman tech founder and community figure, frequ...

Womena / Womentum (Elissa Freiha) angel-network

Founded 2014 by Elissa Freiha (with Chantalle Dumonceaux) as one of the region's first female angel-investment networks, educating women on early-stage VC and channeling angel capital into MENA startups. Lat...

Female Fusion Network (Jennifer Blandos) community

Dubai-headquartered, the UAE's largest licensed business community for women, a 60,000-strong global network of founders and women in business offering workshops, events, mentorship and an annual (independen...

Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) community

The official women's-business arm under Dubai Chambers, supporting Emirati and resident women entrepreneurs and executives through networking, mentorship, capacity-building and advocacy. The institutional/go...

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Neighbourhoods

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DIFC (finance & innovation)

The Dubai International Financial Centre and its Innovation Hub: an English common-law financial free zone and the leading fintech, wealthtech and regtech cluster for the region, home to the Dubai AI Campus and 1,000-plus innovation companies.

10 companies 4 investors 4 coworking

Strong in Proptech, Fintech

Dubai Silicon Oasis & Dtec

An integrated technology park purpose-built for tech, hardware and deeptech, home to Dtec, the largest coworking space in the Middle East. The landing pad for early-stage and bootstrapped tech founders wanting cheap licensing and community.

3 companies 1 investor 3 coworking

Strong in Edtech, Deeptech

Downtown & Business Bay

The central mixed-use business district around the Dubai Canal: not a free zone but the mainland-company and scale-up heartland, dense with growth-stage fintech, proptech and ecommerce teams wanting a prestige address close to clients.

2 companies 1 coworking

Strong in Proptech, Foodtech

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Answers about the Dubai startup scene

What does the startup ecosystem in Dubai look like?

It is a state-architected, arrival-friendly ecosystem built on purpose-built free zones with 100 percent foreign ownership and zero personal income tax. Its signature verticals are web3 and crypto (a global hub), proptech and real-estate (Property Finder, tokenized real-estate), fintech in DIFC, and the trade, logistics, travel and foodtech pillars (Careem, Talabat, Kitopi). The vertical pages and Founder Circuit above map who is building what.

Why do founders relocate to Dubai?

The free-zone model: 100 percent foreign ownership, zero personal income tax, fast licensing and visas, and a location between India, MENA, Africa and the West. Founders pick a free zone whose license and community fit their sector (DIFC for finance, DMCC for crypto and trade, Dubai Internet City for tech), then plug into the ecosystem. It is one reason Dubai carries the largest Indian founder base of any city on these pages.

Where do founders network in Dubai?

At meetups, mixers and dinners more than at conferences. eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Dubai, with an India to UAE flavour, recurring at Shunya Ekai Technologies in Dubai Production City. Beyond eChai there is a thick layer of communities, from TiE Dubai to Startup Grind, all listed in the communities section below. The simplest first step is to show up to an upcoming event.

Is Dubai a good place for crypto and web3 startups?

Yes, it is one of the strongest crypto hubs globally. Bybit and Deribit moved their global headquarters to Dubai, Binance and OKX run large regional operations, and the DMCC Crypto Centre and Crypto Tower host hundreds of native web3, tokenization and blockchain-infrastructure firms under VARA regulation. See the crypto and web3 vertical page above for the filterable list.

Who are the Indian founders in Dubai?

A large share of Dubai's startups are Indian or South-Asian founded, across fintech, logistics, proptech, travel and more, from Alaan and Fuze to Silkhaus, iMile and Musafir. The Diaspora tab above maps that cluster company by company, and lists the India-linked networks (TiE Dubai, IBPC Dubai and the IIT, IIM and BITS alumni chapters) that eChai connects into.

Who are the active VCs and investors in Dubai?

Dubai's core funds include BECO Capital, Wamda, Global Ventures, MEVP, VentureSouq and Antler MENAP, alongside sovereign and family-office capital. An India to MENA corridor connects funds like Peak XV, 100Unicorns and Alpha Wave. The investors section above lists firms by type, including the India-linked ones.

What are the main free zones and incubators in Dubai?

DIFC (finance and innovation), DMCC (crypto and trade), Dubai Internet City (tech) and Dubai Silicon Oasis (hardware and deeptech, home to Dtec, the region's largest coworking space) anchor the map, alongside in5 and the Dubai Future Foundation. The incubators and coworking section above lists them by type, and the neighbourhoods above cut the city by free zone.

How do I find a co-founder in Dubai?

Go where founders already gather. Free-zone hubs like Dtec and in5 run community programs, but most pairings start informally at meetups and mixers. Come to a few eChai Dubai events, meet people building adjacent things, and the conversations tend to find their own way to co-founder fit.

How do I join the startup community in Dubai as an Indian founder?

eChai is free and open, and the Dubai chapter is built around the India to UAE bridge. Pick an upcoming event above, RSVP and walk in, no application or fee. It is one of the most natural on-ramps for an Indian founder landing in Dubai to meet both diaspora founders and the wider ecosystem.

What are the best startup events in Dubai?

The upcoming events block above is live: RSVP to the next eChai Dubai meetup. Beyond eChai, Dubai runs GITEX Global and Expand North Star at Expo City, TiEcon Dubai, Token2049, STEP Conference and Seamless Middle East, listed in the communities section.

New to the Dubai startup scene? Start here.

eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Dubai, and connects the India to UAE founder bridge. No membership, no fee, just show up. RSVP to the next one and meet the people building here.

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