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.
Dubai Chambers signed four bilateral cooperation agreements with trade associations across Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chongqing during the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The agreements aim to enhance cross-border commercial links, share market intelligence, and support direct business matchmaking. The pact with Chongqing focuses on supporting participation in exhibitions and trade summits.
Dubai is optimistic regarding the future of bilateral trade with China, according to Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori in an interview with CGTN. The emirate re-exports nearly 40 percent of its imports from China across the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Europe. Dubai currently hosts over 6,600 Chinese companies and is seeking to expand partnerships.
A delegation from the Government of Dubai Media Office met with representatives of Shenzhen News Group on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The discussions focused on expanding coverage of Dubai across Chinese media platforms and building partnerships in content development, digital media, and knowledge exchange. The meeting followed separate engagements by the Dubai delegation with multiple prominent Chinese media outlets.
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