Dubai has launched a comprehensive startup guide that provides essential information on legal requirements, business setup options, funding opportunities, and key entities like accelerators, incubators, and free zones, all designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the city’s vibrant ecosystem.

Its release aligns with Expand North Star 2025, Dubai’s flagship startup event celebrating its 10th anniversary, which underscores Dubai’s role as a global hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship.

The guide also features information on specialised free zones, accelerators, and support entities linked to each sector, facilitating sector-specific business development and growth.

This launch coincides with the opening of Dubai Founders HQ, a new hub that combines physical and digital platforms to foster collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners, further strengthening Dubai’s startup environment.

Developed as a practical resource, the guide offers insights, links, and recommendations to enable entrepreneurs to make informed decisions and leverage Dubai’s advantages as a global business hub.

The guide highlights Dubai’s diverse digital economy by covering 12 key sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, fintech, healthtech, gaming, and the metaverse/Web3, showcasing the city’s broad innovation opportunities.

The event, organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, emphasizes Dubai’s strategic focus on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, reinforcing its position as a leading digital economy hub.