Dubai expects to shine in times of volatility due to stability, talent attraction
Interest in the city is seen from family offices, hedge funds and tech sector
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[DUBAI] Towering skyscrapers, luxury megamalls, and sprawling beach resorts. Dubai has consistently been one of the top cities for expat migration, and it is showing no signs of slowing down.
Even as uncertainty in global trade relations and US tariffs weigh on business sentiments worldwide, Dubai will likely be able to grow due to its track record for stability and its ability to attract talent, said executives of Dubai’s special economic zone, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
“Dubai is always an alternative place for companies who are seeking a safer platform to carry out their businesses (from),” noted Khadija Ali, chief representative for business development segments at the DIFC Authority.
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