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10 Innovative Startups In The UAE

Over the last decade or so, the UAE has been home to many innovative entrepreneurs, born and bred Emiratis and foreign expatriates alike. Intelligent innovators, a thriving business community, and a world-renowned entrepreneurial ecosystem, make the emirates a highly-desirable destination to set up a business. In this blog post, CEO of Creative, Lorenzo Jooris, picks […]

How to start a used car trading business in Dubai, UAE

There are an estimated 3.5m cars on the road in the UAE. Incredibly, 40% of these – that’s 1.4m – are in Dubai, despite the emirate having just 3.3m residents. And, as rates of new car sales fall, the used car market is thriving. So, if you’ve got the skills and knowledge to see success […]

Essential Legal Documents to Start a Business in UAE

Starting a business in the UAE has been time-tested to the point where it is now both fast and straightforward. However, it still requires knowledge of the process and the country’s business practices. One of the most important aspects is documentation. Without the correct paperwork, your business could fall foul of regulations, resulting in fines […]

How to open a grocery shop in Dubai

Dubai is home to a large and growing population, hailing from every corner of the world. These three-million-plus residents from hundreds of countries have different needs and wants when it comes to clothes, cars, tech, food and almost everything else. That’s one of several reasons why the grocery market is incredibly diverse. And with so […]

How to start a building contracting company in Dubai, UAE

Given the rapid and near-constant development on display in Dubai, it will come as little surprise that the construction and building contracting industry is thriving here. With the government and private investors seemingly always on the lookout for new and innovative construction projects, those with the skill to manage these builds are in high demand. […]

Designated Zones in the UAE: Everything you need to know

Many people come to the UAE to set up a business and ensure it’s handled in the most tax-efficient way possible. The UAE has several types of Zones throughout the country, all of which have their own rules and regulations. But, to the outsider, this can be complex and difficult to understand, especially laws regarding […]

The Digital Banking Revolution: Transforming Tradition in the UAE

Already established as a booming global hub for the FinTech industry, the UAE is set to become a major player in the digital banking sector. As one of the world’s biggest adopters of digital banking, the UAE is surging forward with the launch of secure and innovative banking solutions from the likes of Mashreq Neo, […]

Perfume Shop Licence Dubai 2022 Guide

Dubai has an appetite for all things high-class, whether that’s hotels and conference venues or food, clothes and perfume. The latter is, in fact, such big business out here in the UAE that the market is estimated to be worth almost USD 1bn. The easiest way to tap into this large and growing industry is […]

Seven businesses you can start in Dubai without investment

For many people, the chance to be your own boss is an attractive prospect – being able to keep all of the profits from your hard work and to fit your working hours around other commitments, such as childcare, are just two common reasons people look to set up their own business. Today, it doesn’t […]

Seven advantages of setting-up an offshore company in Dubai, UAE

Entrepreneurs have several options when starting a new business in the UAE. You can set up in the country’s mainland, start a business in a free zone or open an offshore company. While the first two choices may be more common, the third, offshore company ownership, offers many incredible benefits from confidentiality to tax efficiency. […]