Dubai Startup Directory

209 companies

The DXBStart directory tracks 209+ startups and tech companies building in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the UAE — from pre-seed to unicorn. Filter by sector, funding stage, and status to find company profiles with funding history, investors, team data, open roles, and the latest news. The funds and programmes behind them are profiled in the investors directory. Updated continuously as new companies raise and launch.

1001

AI research lab with dual HQ in London and Dubai

AI · Active · Est. 2023$30M

44.01

Turning CO2 into rock through accelerated carbon mineralization

CleanTech · Active · Est. 2020$42M

AVELIN AI

Sovereign AI for regulated enterprises and government

AI · Active · Est. 2025$3.7M

AXON

Cross-border payments infrastructure

Fintech · Active · Est. 2024$1M

Abhi Fintech

Instant earned wage access for employees

FinTech / Employee Benefits · Active · Est. 2021$25M+

Alaan

UAE's #1 Smart Corporate Card & Spend Management Platform

Fintech · Active · Est. 2022$55M

Aleph Group

Accelerating Digital Advertising Across 130+ Markets

MarTech · Active · Est. 2005$470M Series D+

Algebra AI

Managed AI operations for GCC mid-market

AI · Active · Est. 2025$7M

Alliance Care Technologies

AI early-warning system for infectious disease

AI HealthTech · Active · Est. 2019$400K

Alma Health

Digital-first chronic illness care for the GCC

HealthTech · Active · Est. 2020$10M

Almentor

The largest Arabic video learning library

EdTech · Active · Est. 2016$24.5M

Altibbi

Arab World's largest digital health platform

HealthTech · Active · Est. 2008$53M

Anghami

The first and leading music streaming platform in the Arab world

Entertainment · Active · Est. 2012$55M

AppliedAI

Enterprise AI that automates back-office processes in regulated industries

AI · Active · Est. 2021$59.2M

Aqaree

Verified listings and video property discovery for the UAE

PropTech · Active · Est. 2025Unknown

Arabee

Digital Arabic learning for children

EdTech · Active · Est. 2017$7M

ArabyAds

The leading performance marketing and adtech platform for emerging markets

MarTech · Active · Est. 2013$36.5M

Astra Tech

MENA's first ultra app powering payments, communication, and services

Fintech · Active · Est. 2022$1B

Baraka

Commission-free investing in US and UAE stocks for the GCC

Fintech · Active · Est. 2020$25M

Bayut

UAE's Largest Property Portal - Homes Live Here

PropTech · Active · Est. 2008$500M+

About the Dubai startup directory

How many startups are in the DXBStart directory?

The directory lists 100+ Dubai and UAE startups and tech companies, spanning pre-seed to unicorn stage across fintech, proptech, AI, logistics, e-commerce, and more. New companies are added continuously as they raise funding or launch.

How do I find Dubai startups by sector or funding stage?

Use the filters at the top of the directory to narrow companies by category, funding stage (pre-seed through growth), and status, or browse any of the 25 sector pages — such as fintech, proptech, or AI — for a focused list.

What information does each company profile include?

Each profile covers funding history and rounds, known investors, founding team, sector and stage, headquarters, open roles, and the latest related news — sourced and updated from public funding announcements.

Is the Dubai startup directory free to use?

Yes. The full DXBStart directory, company profiles, and funding data are free to browse with no account or paywall.