By Gulf Times Now DUBAI — Dubai has achieved a landmark economic milestone, recording more than $100 billion in foreign direct investment inflows over the past 24 months — a figure that surpasses traditional global financial centres including Singapore and London in the same period, according to official data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
The record FDI figure reflects a fundamental shift in global capital flows, with investors from Europe, Asia, and the Americas increasingly choosing Dubai as their preferred gateway to emerging markets across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Technology and fintech attracted the largest share of investment, accounting for $31 billion. Real estate, advanced manufacturing, and professional services followed. Analysts credit Dubai’s competitive tax environment, world-class infrastructure, and proximity to high-growth markets as the primary drivers.