Startup Directory

Explore the most innovative companies across the seven emirates.

Showing 2,325 startups
JU
Foodtech

Just Falafel

Abu Dhabi-founded falafel restaurant chain that expanded through franchising

Bootstrapped Abu Dhabi 2007
FR
Traveltech

Frying Pan Adventures

Dubai food walking tours through the old neighbourhoods of Deira and Bur Dubai

Bootstrapped Dubai 2013
EA
Foodtech

Eat App

Dubai-founded restaurant reservation and guest management platform

Bootstrapped Dubai 2016
GY
HealthTech

GymNation

UAE gym chain offering large, affordable fitness clubs with low monthly memberships

Bootstrapped Dubai 2019
CE
Fintech

Cercli

AI-native people platform for hiring, managing and paying teams.

Bootstrapped Dubai 2023
CO
Real Estate

Colife

Dubai co-living company offering furnished, flexible homes for young professionals

Bootstrapped Dubai
LE
Fintech

Legatum

Dubai-based private investment group known for global investing and the Prosperity Index

Bootstrapped Dubai 1996
IS
Fintech

Istithmar World

Investment arm of Dubai World, investing in sectors such as consumer, leisure and real estate

Bootstrapped Dubai 2003
CN
Media & Entertainment

CNBC Arabia

Arabic-language business news channel based in Dubai Media City

Bootstrapped Dubai 2003
MO
Media & Entertainment

Motivate Media Group

Dubai media group publishing consumer and business titles since 1979

Bootstrapped Dubai 1979
IT
Media & Entertainment

ITP Media Group

Dubai-based publishing and digital media company founded in 1987

Bootstrapped Dubai 1987
GU
Foodtech

Gulfood

Annual food and beverage trade exhibition held in Dubai

Bootstrapped Dubai
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