Dubai Chambers Announces First-Ever Office Opening in United States
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President and CEO of Dubai Chambers H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah and CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation H.E. Hadi Badri kick off the Dubai Business Forum USA in New York City with a panel moderated by Justin B. Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Semafor.

“Dubai and the United States have built robust economic and trade relations founded on decades of productive cooperation and mutual trust. The United States remains one of Dubai’s key strategic partners, ranking fourth among the emirate’s top international trading partners in 2024.” – H.E. Sultan bin Said Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, at the Dubai Business Forum USA

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council was pleased to be a supporting partner for the Dubai Business Forum USA, hosted by Dubai Chambers on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 in New York City. The purpose of the Dubai Business Forum USA was to introduce U.S. companies to the commercial opportunities emerging in Dubai and how to tap into the Emirate’s rapidly expanding economy led by the D33 Agenda.

The D33 Roadmap

  • What it is: Dubai’s 10-year plan todouble its economy by 2033 and strengthen its position as a top global business and trade hub.
  • Core priorities: Expanding foreign investment, growing advanced industries in key sectors (AI, digital economy, clean energy, logistics), and enhancing Dubai’s role as a leading financial center.
  • Concrete goals: The D33 Agenda aims to reach a foreign trade target of $7 trillion and an FDI attraction target of $177 billion over 10 years, creating new avenues for U.S. businesses to access Middle Eastern, African, and South Asian markets via Dubai.
  • Why it matters for U.S. companies: D33 provides a clear roadmap of Dubai’s future growth sectors and drives regulatory reforms that make it easier for international firms to establish and scale operations.

U.S.-Dubai Relations in Numbers:
 

The Dubai Business Forum USA highlighted the expanding ties between the U.S. and Dubai, including:

  • $1.9 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States into Dubai in 2024.
  • 35% of FDI into Dubai came from the U.S. in H1 2025.
  • Dubai Chambers reached over 3,690 U.S. member companies at the end of Q3 2025.

Next Steps – Dubai Chambers Office Opening Announcement:

  • Dubai Chambers will open its first representative office in the United States, in New York City.
  • The purpose of the office is to strengthen economic ties and explore opportunities to expand trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and the U.S.
  • The office will also help Dubai-based companies seeking to grow in the U.S.
  • The office opening is symbolic of the confidence Dubai Chambers leadership has in the immense potential of U.S.-Dubai collaboration.

In preparation for the Dubai Business Forum USA, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council hosted an event with President and CEO of Dubai Chambers H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah in July 2025 and an event with CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation H.E. Hadi Badri in April 2025 in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more about the Dubai Business Forum USA, please see here. Should Dubai Chambers be able to assist with your business expansion plans, please contact them at customercare@dubaichamber.com.