A Strategic Location in a Large Market
Access to a large untapped regional market of over 1.6 billion
inhabitants - covering the Middle East to the Subcontinent, North
Africa to the Caspian region.
More than 544 million people living within this area have a GDP
per capita income above $1,000. Dubai's strategic position is centrally
located in a high growth-rate regional emerging market and is recognised
as the centre for new economy business in the area.
Stability and Government Support
Dubai is an established regional hub that has long enjoyed political
and economic stability. Investors and entrepreneurs benefit from
guaranteed 100% foreign ownership in specially created economic "free
zones". Fast-track administration with no red-tape, hassle-free
visas and a streamlined labour process, simplify licensing and
applications. There are no taxes on sales, income or capital gains,
with the exception of corporate tax for financial institutions.
A World Class Infrastructure
Dubai has an enviable communications infrastructure offering high
bandwidth with competitively priced telecommunications. With state-of-the-art
office space and flexible leases, Dubai Technology, E-Commerce
and Media Free Zone Authority (TECOM) offers an environment for
world-class call centres, customer relationship management and
back office processing facilities and services first-rate housing,
medical, education and transport facilities are available.
Quality of Life
These factors contribute to an overall quality of life which makes
Dubai one of the most sought-after places to live and work. A virtually
crime-free, tolerant society, with world class hotels and entertainment
facilities, excellent value shopping, enviable sports and leisure
all combine to make living and working in Dubai a pleasure.