2026 Dubai Business Forum – China

October 14, 2026 · Shangri–La Hotel, Shenzhen

The 2026 Dubai Business Forum – China will be grandly held in Shenzhen on October 14. Organized around the main forum themed “Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success” and a series of “Empowering Growth” closed-door matchmaking sessions, the forum brings together heads of economic departments from China and the UAE, executives of multinational corporations, and other leaders. It focuses on deep alignment across trade, investment, and technology innovation, helping Chinese enterprises use Dubai as a springboard to expand into markets across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

As a key economic and trade platform connecting the Greater Bay Area with the global market, the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association has long cooperated with Dubai Chambers. This time, it serves as the Official Supporting Organization in China for the forum, opening up participation quotas and priority matchmaking channels for high-quality enterprises from the Greater Bay Area.

The forum adopts a review-based admission system. We sincerely invite qualified enterprises to click the link or scan the QR code to submit their registration applications.

https://letschuhai.mike-x.com/r8z05

For this forum, Dubai Chambers will lead a high-level delegation to Shenzhen. To date, over 90 senior representatives have confirmed attendance, coming from Dubai’s core government departments, popular free zones, major family businesses, and investment institutions. Meanwhile, registration data shows that more than 600 Chinese enterprises from industries such as digital technology, smart manufacturing, cross-border logistics, new energy, and retail consumption have confirmed their participation.

Value of Attendance:

Precision supply–demand matching: Dubai government and business representatives will conduct targeted screening of approved Chinese enterprises and hold on-site focused roundtable meetings to efficiently facilitate concrete cooperation.

One–on–one consultation: Enterprises interested in investing or setting up operations in Dubai can hold private meetings with official representatives of Dubai Chambers to consult on practical setup procedures, local compliance policies, and gain first-hand details of Dubai’s business environment.

Government and institutional attendees:

1. Dubai Chambers
2. Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
3. Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC)
4. The Executive Council of Dubai (TEC)
5. Dubai Land Department (DLD)
6. Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD)
7. Dubai Digital Authority (Dubai Digital)
8. Dubai Future Foundation (DFF)
9. Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC)
10. Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA)
11. Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)
12. Dubai CommerCity
13. DP World

Core enterprise attendees:

The Dubai family businesses and investment institutions attending this forum span multiple fields including the digital economy, real estate development, financial investment, aviation logistics, and retail consumption.

1. Al Ghurair Group: Heavily engaged in deep processing of food and strategic grain storage, global agricultural trade, comprehensive real estate development, logistics, and sustainable building infrastructure, with a large portfolio of commercial real estate and shopping mall assets.
2. Al Serkal Group: Long committed to real estate, private equity and venture capital, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and retail, while actively expanding into innovative technology and emerging service industries.
3. Al Tamimi & Co: One of the largest law firms in the Middle East, covering corporate law, M&A, banking and finance, construction engineering, intellectual property, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
4. Albwardy Investment: Active in food retail and distribution, hospitality and real estate, engineering, ship repair, logistics, and industrial manufacturing, with long-term partnerships with multiple international brands.
5. Action to Action Robotics: A robotics and automation solutions provider in the Middle East.
6. Breez: Focused on enterprise-grade voice artificial intelligence.
7. BECO Capital: Invests in fintech, proptech, enterprise software, consumer tech, and AI, providing funding, resource networks, and strategic support to startup teams.
8. Crescent Group: Operates across energy, engineering, healthcare, and public services, while actively expanding into ports, shipping, and strategic investment.
9. Dutco Group: Covers engineering and construction, infrastructure, logistics, machinery equipment, oil and gas services, trading, and hotel operations, playing an important role in the urbanization and industrialization of the UAE.
10. Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group: Spans retail, construction, industrial manufacturing, real estate development and management, and is a partner of multiple international brands in the Middle East.
11. Emirates: The largest international airline in the Middle East, consolidating Dubai’s status as an international aviation hub by connecting major global hubs, while actively expanding tourism, cargo, and airport services.
12. Emirates National Investments: Focuses on investments in real estate, financial services, hospitality, industry, and strategic investment, while also pursuing medium- to long-term capital appreciation and asset management.
13. Emirates SkyCargo: The air cargo division of the Emirates Group, covering various cargo types and providing reliable air freight solutions for cross-regional trade.
14. Essa Al Ghurair Investment: Engaged in real estate, industry, financial services, and diversified investment, with emphasis on urban development, manufacturing, and commercial real estate projects.
15. Gargash Group: Covers automotive, financial services, real estate, trading, and investment, while also operating in corporate financing, insurance, and property management.
16. Global Ventures: A representative VC institution in the MENA region, focusing on fintech, enterprise software, healthtech, and logistics supply-chain technology.
17. Gulf Islamic Investments: Operates in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, and private debt, with focus on growth sectors such as education, healthcare, logistics, food security, and technology.
18. Hayel Saeed Anam Group: Long active in food manufacturing, consumer goods, trade, logistics, finance, industry, and energy, owning several well-known consumer brands.
19. Legend Holding Group: Centered on full-lifecycle automotive services, while jointly advancing green energy, petrochemicals, cultural tourism and media, international logistics, venture capital and finance, and intelligent robotics.
20. Majid Al Shamsi Enterprises: Covers trade, investment, real estate, and business services, with extensive commercial ties to regional and international partners.
21. Noon: An e-commerce platform headquartered in the UAE, covering electronics, fashion, beauty, home goods, and groceries, offering full-category shopping with flexible payment and delivery services.
22. Seddiqi Holding: Known for omni-channel operation of high-end luxury goods, long involved in building Dubai’s premium consumer market and promoting the UAE’s luxury industry through international brand cooperation.
23. Sharaf Group: Involved in shipping, logistics, retail, tourism, IT, real estate, and financial services, while actively expanding digital retail and technology services.
24. Sharafi Holding: Founded in 1977, a multinational diversified UAE enterprise whose core business is supply of oil, gas, and industrial bulk pipes and tubes, valve and industrial equipment prefabrication and manufacturing, while also deeply engaged in IT digital solutions, energy-saving systems, real estate operations, cross-border logistics, and hotel and cultural tourism. With 15 branches worldwide, it serves clients in over 60 countries.
25. Spinneys: One of the leading high-end supermarket operators in the Middle East, with numerous stores in the UAE, mainly selling fresh food, imported goods, and specialty local products.
26. Wamda Group: Focused on supporting the development of regional tech startups, covering venture capital, startup incubation, media content, and innovation community building.

About Dubai Chambers

Founded in 1965, Dubai Chambers (DubaiChambers) is the official organization of the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, responsible for promoting economic and trade development. It comprises Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber, and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and is committed to empowering the local business community, building and strengthening international partnerships, accelerating the digital economy, and consolidating Dubai’s leading position as a global center for business, trade, and investment.