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Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Surpasses 2.1 Trillion Dirhams Over Decade

Bilateral non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached 2.1 trillion dirhams ($571.8 billion) between 2016 and 2025, according to Dubai Chambers. Speaking at the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen, officials noted that Chinese foreign direct investment into Dubai surged 179 percent in 2025 across 91 projects.

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Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached 2.1 trillion Emirati dirhams ($571.8 billion) from 2016 to 2025, according to official data released on October 15, 2026. Speaking at the Dubai Business Forum – China held in Shenzhen, Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansoori stated that bilateral non-oil commerce expanded by nearly 23 percent in 2025.

Chinese foreign direct investment into Dubai stood at 3.4 billion dirhams in 2025, marking a 179 percent surge year-on-year across 91 FDI projects. Capital flows were concentrated in automotive manufacturing, telecommunications, metals, components, and industrial equipment.

By the end of September 2026, the number of active Chinese companies registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce reached 6,650. Trade and services accounted for 58 percent of these registered member companies.

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