Dubai leads global greenfield FDI for 5th straight year: fDi Markets

Dubai has retained its position as the world’s leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects for the fifth consecutive year, with India emerging as the top source country for new investments, according to data from fDi Markets.The emirate recorded 1,253 announced greenfield FDI projects in 2025, marking a 10.5 per cent rise from the previous year. Dubai also achieved a record 7 per cent share of global greenfield FDI projects, the highest level in its history, reflecting strong investor confidence in its economic ecosystem.
India emerged as the largest contributor, accounting for 241 greenfield FDI projects, or 19 per cent of Dubai’s total projects during the year. Indian investments in these projects stood at $1.65 billion, highlighting the growing business and investment ties between the two economies.
Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said Dubai’s continued leadership in attracting greenfield FDI reflects the confidence international investors have placed in the emirate.“While global markets may have navigated significant challenges in recent months, Dubai entered this period with quantifiable momentum, attracting record levels of capital that provided a strong foundation for sustained growth,” Almarri said.Dubai ranked first globally in attracting greenfield FDI across several high-impact sectors, including food and beverages, electronic components, healthcare, business machines and equipment, cleantech, metals, and e-commerce.The sustained inflow of foreign investment underlines Dubai’s position as a global business hub, supported by its investor-friendly policies, strategic location, infrastructure strength and focus on emerging industries.

(Business Correspondent)