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Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached 2.1 trillion dirhams ($571.8 billion) between 2016 and 2025, expanding 23 percent in 2025. Chinese direct investment into Dubai surged 179 percent year-on-year to 3.4 billion dirhams in 2025, with active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber reaching 6,650 by September 2026.
Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori stated that Chinese tech systems will play a key role in expanding Al Maktoum International Airport. The $34.9 billion project aims to incorporate Chinese operational expertise in passenger processing and automation. The airport's expansion targets an eventual capacity of 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo.
Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company plans to accelerate its investments in China by 15% to 20% annually over the coming years. Managing $385 billion in global assets, the fund has deployed over $20 billion in China since 2015. The strategy focuses on concentrated investments in life sciences, energy transition, infrastructure, and technology.
UAE-based Gargash Prime and JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure arm of China's JD.com, signed a joint venture memorandum of understanding to develop a 2.5 million square foot logistics facility in Dubai. Signed during the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen, the hub aims to support regional supply chain operations across the Middle East.
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