Businesses founded in the UAE

Described as started, launched or homegrown in the UAE by a cited article.

239 businesses. Page 1 of 3.

• 1004 Gourmet
  Korean grocery store · The Greens, Dubai
• Abu Al Afwal Cafeteria
  Cafeteria · Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi
• Abu Kaabi Kabab Restaurant & Grills
  Grill restaurant · Abu Dhabi
• Al Adil Supermarkets
  Indian grocery chain · Dubai
• Al Alamain Restaurant
  Iranian restaurant · Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi
• Al Hajjaj Grocery
  Pakistani grocery · Al Mujarrah, Sharjah
• Al Mukhtar Bakery
  Bakery · Al Ittihad Road, Sharjah
• Al Sultan Restaurant & Grill
  Grill restaurant · Defence Street, Abu Dhabi
• All Prints
  Bookshop and education distributor · Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi
• Aman Lil Afia
  Mental health clinic · Dubai
• American University in Dubai
  Private university · Dubai
• Arabian Tea House
  Emirati cafe · Al Fahidi, Dubai
• Asha's
  Indian fine dining · Wafi Mall, Dubai
• Aster DM Healthcare
  Hospitals and clinics group · Dubai
• AstroLabs
  Business setup and coworking · Dubai
• Atelier Zuhra
  Couture and abayas · Dubai
• Authentic Angels
  Beauty salons · Karama, Dubai
• Bait Al Bahar
  Beachfront seafood restaurant · Dubai
• Bait Maryam
  Levantine home cooking · JLT, Dubai
• Bambah
  Vintage-inspired boutique and label · Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
• Baofriend
  Bao restaurant · Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
• Beauty Capsule
  Beauty salon · The Beach, Dubai
• Blu Pizzeriá
  Pizzeria · Dubai
• BOCA
  Spanish-inspired restaurant · DIFC, Dubai
• Boom
  Delivery platform · Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
• Bumblebee
  Baby and toddler meals · UAE
• By Hind Almarri
  Abaya designer label · UAE
• Careem
  Ride-hailing super app · Dubai
• Chhappan Bhog
  Indian sweets · Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi
• Closet Concierge
  Pre-loved consignment · Dubai
• Coffee Architecture
  Specialty coffee shop · Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
• Common Grounds
  Mall cafe · Dubai
• Comptoir 102
  Concept store and cafe · Jumeirah, Dubai
• Cooper's Crib Pets Nursery
  Pet daycare and boarding · Dubai
• Crustique Cafe
  Cafe · Al Falah Street, Abu Dhabi
• Crystyled
  Crystal customisation · Jebel Ali, Dubai
• Cultivate Landscape and Gardening
  Landscaping and gardening · Dubai
• Daan Coffee
  Cafe · Abu Dhabi
• Delmont Fire & Safety
  Fire safety and firefighting systems · Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Dubai
• Dibba Bay Oysters
  Oyster farm · Dibba, Fujairah
• DMJ Ecospace Home Furniture
  Furniture store · Dubai
• Doctor Pasta Cafe
  Pasta food truck · Last Exit Al Khawaneej, Dubai
• Donna Hourani
  High jewellery label · Dubai
• Drink Dry
  Non-alcoholic drinks shop · Dubai
• Dubarah
  Jobs and community platform · Dubai
• Emirates Techno Casting
  Steel casting manufacturer · Ajman
• Ethr ClubHaus
  Cafe · Al Mamsha, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah
• Eventra Events
  Event planning agency · Dubai
• Evolve Life Coaching and Consulting
  Life coaching and consulting · Dubai
• Feby's Restaurant and Cafe
  Filipino restaurant · Deira, Dubai
• Fifth Flavour
  Southeast asian street food · UAE
• Finalrentals
  Car rental platform · Dubai
• Galang
  Food import and distribution · Al Quoz, Dubai
• Gallega Global Logistics
  Logistics and warehousing · KIZAD, Abu Dhabi
• Gedeon Group
  Fashion franchise distribution · UAE
• GHAFF
  Luxury fragrance house · UAE
• Ghassan Aboud Cars & Spare Parts
  Car and spare parts trading · Sharjah
• GLIST
  Sheet masks · UAE
• Gossip Cafe
  Coffee food truck · Last Exit Al Khawaneej, Dubai
• Grandiose
  Supermarket chain · UAE
• Gul Khan Restaurant
  Peshawari restaurant · Oud Metha, Dubai
• Hash Design
  Abaya and clothing boutique · Dubai
• Hoof Cafe
  Cafe · Aljada, Sharjah
• Human & Beings
  Lifestyle concept store · City Walk, Dubai
• Huspy
  Mortgage and proptech · Dubai
• Ikigai Life Coaching
  Online life coaching · Dubai
• India Palace
  Indian restaurant · Sheikh Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi
• InstaShop
  Grocery delivery marketplace · Dubai
• Jolie Cafe
  Floral boutique cafe · City Walk, Dubai
• Julea Domani
  Haute couture atelier · Palm Strip Mall, Jumeirah, Dubai
• Kahawaty Jewels
  Fine jewellery label · Dubai
• Kanzeh
  Arabic slogan apparel · Dubai
• Kind Lyfe
  Vegan snacks · Sharjah
• Krunchaa
  Filipino snack brand · Dubai
• Kushi by Reif
  Japanese casual dining · Dubai
• Lamise Beauty
  K-beauty brand · The Greens, Dubai
• Lammah Space
  Cafe · Aljada, Sharjah
• Logma
  Khaleeji casual dining · Dubai
• Love Vibe Café
  Cafe and mocktails · DIFC, Dubai
• LuLu Exchange
  Remittance and forex · UAE
• Luved
  Resale marketplace · Dubai
• M'OISHÎ
  Mochi ice cream cafes · City Walk, Dubai
• M2M - The House of Bespoke
  Bespoke tailoring · Jumeirah, Dubai
• MADE
  Creative freelancer marketplace app · Innovation Gate, Dubai
• Maisan 15
  Art cafe restaurant · Dubai
• Malleh Gourmet
  Gourmet salted fish · Jumeirah, Dubai
• Mama Tani Café
  Emirati cafe · Dubai
• Mange Tout Gifts
  Gift hampers · Dubai
• Mare Sweets
  Homemade sweets · Ras Al Khaimah
• Maria Paz Pastry
  Home-style bakery · Satwa, Dubai
• Marmellata
  Pizza · Abu Dhabi
• Masraana
  Coffee truck · Alserkal Avenue, Dubai
• MAST
  It and cybersecurity consultancy · Dubai
• Mister Baker
  Bakery · Sharjah
• Mitts & Trays
  Emirati-fusion restaurant · Dubai
• Moon Slice
  Pizzeria · Al Safa, Dubai
• Mukbang Shows Restaurant
  Korean restaurant · Al Muroor, Abu Dhabi
• Murmur
  Emirati fine dining · Aljada, Sharjah
• My Fancy Closet
  Bespoke couture · UAE
• Nadeera
  Recycling and waste tech · Abu Dhabi

Focused lists

• Food and drink in Dubai: founded in the UAE (45)
• Fashion and design in Dubai: founded in the UAE (19)
• Food and drink in Abu Dhabi: founded in the UAE (12)
• Food and drink in Sharjah: founded in the UAE (8)
• Technology in Dubai: founded in the UAE (7)
• Beauty in Dubai: founded in the UAE (6)
• Shopping and retail in Dubai: founded in the UAE (6)