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DUBAI DRIVES SUCCESS
                      Singapore Manufacturers'
                      Singapore Manufacturers'
                      Federation
                      Federation
                      Singapore – 9 Feb 2007
                      Singapore – 9 Feb 2007




Government of Dubai
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND COMMERCE
Location Map
An Overview of the
  United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi (Capital)
Dubai
Sharjah
Ajman
Umm Al Quwain
Fujairah
Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai - Background

Second largest emirate of the United
Arab Emirates (UAE)
Member of the Arab Gulf Cooperation
Countries (AGCC)
Dubai : City of Merchants
Dubai - Facts

Ruled by the Al Maktoum Family
Area: 4,114 sq. km
Population: 1.204 million (Year 2005)
17% of population are UAE nationals
Cosmopolitan city with 120 nationalities
Dubai - Economy
Dubai’s GDP in 2005: US$38.2 billion
                      ( +26.7% from 2004 )
Oil 5%, non-oil 95%
Main non-oil industries: Trade, Tourism
Manufacturing and Transport
Diversified economic base
Currency is UAE Dirham
(USD 1 = AED 3.67)
(SGD 1 = AED 2.38)
GDP Breakdown (Year 2005)
          Item        Value (AED)     Value (USD)     Growth Rate

Wholesale & Retail     31.3 billion    8.35 billion     +41.6%
Trade
Manufacturing          22.1 billion    6.02 billion     +36.4%
Industries
Transports, Storage    18.2 billion    4.96 billion     +20.5%
& Communications
Construction           16.5 billion    4.49 billion     +22.2%

Real Estate &          14.2 billion    3.87 billion     +21.3%
Business Services
Finance                13.7 billion    3.73 billion     +30.5%

Government Services    8.4 billion     2.29 billion     +10.5%
GDP Breakdown (Year 2005)
          Item             Value (AED)     Growth Rate
Wholesale, Retail Trade     31.3 billion     +41.6%
and Repairing Services
Manufacturing Industries    22.1 billion     +36.4%
Transports, Storage &       18.2 billion     +20.5%
Communications
Construction                16.5 billion     +22.2%
Real Estate & Business      14.2 billion     +21.3%
Services
Finance                     13.7 billion     +30.5%
Government Services         8.4 billion      +10.5%
Dubai – Business Climate

Open, transparent market
Use of English is widely spoken
Full range of banking and business
services
First class infrastructure
Pro-business government policies
Free zones
Doing Business in Dubai

UAE is a member of the WTO
No foreign-exchange controls
Customs Valuation & Import Tariffs
 • Calculated on the CIF value at the rate of 5%
   (C = Cost of the goods; I = Insurance; F =
   Freight)
 • Intoxicating liquors: 50% of the CIF value
 • Tobacco products: 100% of the CIF value
Doing Business in Dubai

Sell directly to dealers and distributors
Commercial agency arrangements
 • agent must be a UAE national/company
 • agreement to be registered with Ministry of
   Economy and Commerce
Doing Business in Dubai

Branch or representative office
 • 100% foreign ownership permitted
 • Local sponsor must be appointed
Limited liability company
 • foreign ownership restricted to 49%
 • local partner is required
Free zone establishment
 • 100% foreign ownership
 • no import duties
Free-zone Incentives
100 per cent foreign ownership
Exemption on all import and re-export duties
100 per cent repatriation of capital and profits
Freedom from corporate taxation for 50 years with an
option to renew.
No personal income taxes
An abundant and inexpensive energy supply
Simple, efficient recruiting procedures
High level of administrative support from authorities
Dubai Free Zones
                      Existing Free Zones
Jebel Ali Free Zone              Dubai Financial Market
Dubai Airport Free Zone          Dubai Int’l Financial Centre
Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone     Dubai Aid City
Dubai Internet City              Dubai Investment Park
Dubai Media City                 Dubai Flower Centre
Gold & Diamond Park              Dubai International City
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre   Dubai Healthcare City
Knowledge Village                Dubai Business Bay
Forthcoming Dubai Free Zones
  Dubai Auto Parts City Free Zone (DAPC)
  Dubai Biotechnology and Research
  Dubai Carpet Zone
  Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
  Dubai Maritime City (DMC)
  Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ)
  Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)
  Dubai Textile City (DTC)
  Mohammed bin Rashid Technology Park
  The Heavy Equipment & Trucks Free Zone
  The International Media Production Zone
Business Opportunities
        in Dubai

Trade
Transport
Tourism       4T’s ’s
               4T
Technology
Dubai is the gateway to 2 billion
people in fast growing emerging
markets




        TRADE
         TRADE
Imports
Value
   AED190.4billion (USD51.88billion)

Types of Products
   Electronics Equipment           Metals
   Jewellery                       Textiles
   Vehicles

Top 5 Source Countries (in USD 2005)
   India (1)       $6.62 billion
   China (2)       $6.12 billion
   USA (3)         $3.89 billion
   UK (4)          $3.75 billion
   Japan (5)       $3.28 billion
   Singapore (15) $0.97 billion
                                   Trade
Exports
Value
   AED11.23billion (USD3.06billion)

Types of Products
   Metals                 Chemicals
   Food Products          Stone, cement &
   Mineral Products       glass products

Top 5 Export Markets (in USD 2005)
   India (1)          $240million
   Pakistan (2)       $227million
   Kuwait (3)         $200million
   USA (4)            $200million
   Iran (5)           $165million
   Singapore (28)     $28million
                               Trade
Exhibitions in Dubai
MOTEXHA – 19 - 27 Mar 07
Fashion, accessories, leather products
Premium Fair – 11-13 Sep 07
Gifts and premiums
Index – 1- 5 Nov 07
Furniture and interior design
The Big 5 Show – 25 - 29 Nov 07
Building and construction
GITEX – Nov 07
Computers, communications
Watch & Jewellery Dubai – Dec 07
Jewellery & Watches
Int. Autumn Trade Fair – 9 - 12 Dec 07
General consumer products       Trade
The transportation and logistics
hub for the Middle East Region




 TRANSPORT
 TRANSPORT
DP World

Manages Jebel Ali Port (71 berths)
& Port Rashid (35 berths)
Ranked 9th top container port in
the world in 2005
Jebel Ali Port – the largest man-
made harbour in the world.
Annual growth has averaged over
20% p.a. over the past 4 years.
Jebel Ali Port handled 7.62 million
TEUs by end of 2005.
                          Transport
Dubai International Airport



 Busiest Airport in the Middle East
 Awarded the Best Airport Middle East for
 eighth consecutive year
 107 airlines serving 160 destinations (Year
 2004)
 Handled 24.8 million passengers in Year
 2005 (Up14.1%).
 Handled 1.3 million tonnes of freight in Year
 2005 (Up 20%)
 Dubai Cargo Village –         Transport
 Region’s largest cargo hub
Dubai World Central
               Airport (JXB)
Also Named as “Jebel Ali Airport City”
Construction of new airport began in Feb 2002,
and it is due to complete in late 2007.
Upon completion, Dubai World Central Airport
and its 6 runways will be the world’s largest
passenger and cargo hub.
Expected to handle 120 million passengers,
almost double London Heathrow’s current
handling capacity.




                                Transport
The first technology,
e-commerce and media
free zone in the world.




TECHNOLOGY
 TECHNOLOGY
Dubai Internet City

Established in October 2000
330 new economy companies
World-class IT infrastructure
Access to huge pool of talent
100% foreign ownership
Tax free




                    Technology
Dubai Media City
Established in January 2001
Focal point of media activity in the
region - 365 media companies
State-of-the art technology platform
Communication, Broadcasting,
Production, Publishing, Music or
New Media
100 % foreign ownership
Tax free
                     Technology
Fast growing industry fuelling
economic growth and rapid
development




 TOURISM
  TOURISM
Information
Language           Currency
Arabic & English   US$1-Dhs 3.67
Religion           Time Difference
Islam              GMT+4

Climate
Sub-tropical
and arid
Tourism Development
6.16 million visitors in 2005
Target 15 million visitors in 2010
70 hotels in 1990
290 hotels & 130 hotel apartments in
2005
Project to add another 100,000 hotel
rooms by 2010
Average occupancy 95%
Average length of stay: 2.8 days
15.2 million guest nights

                                Tourism
Tourism Attractions

Dubai Creek
Dubai Museum
Sheikh Saeed House
Jumeirah Mosque
Bastakiya Area
Heritage & Diving Village
Hatta Fort
The Souks
Wild Wadi Park
Ski Dubai             Tourism
Desert Adventure
Must-go full desert experience
Dune Bashing
Watch the truly rare Arabian
sunset on the desert
Camel Riding
Welcome Tea, Coffee & Dates
upon arrival of the desert camp
Arabian BBQ Dinner
Henna Painting, Shisha,
Bellydance Entertainment, etc.


                     Tourism
Festival
Dubai Shopping Festival
20 December 2006 - 2 February
2007
  Shopping
  Discounts
  Family
  Entertainment
  Daily Raffles
  Daily Fireworks
  along Dubai
  Creek
Sports
Excellent sporting facilities
  Golf
  Water sports
  Diving
  Karting, fishing, tennis, etc.
Sports
Dubai is the sport capital of
the Middle East

  Dubai World Cup
  Rugby Sevens
  Desert Classic
The Palm
World’s 3 largest man-
made islands
The Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jebel Ali
The Palm, Deira
Leisure, residential and
tourism
over 60 luxury hotels, 5,000
residential beachside villas,
5,000 apartments, marinas
and theme parks
Due for completion by 2008

    New Development
The World
  Consists of over 300 man
made islands that are
designed to represent the
world map
  Located 4 km offshore from
Dubai
  9km (width) by 7km (length)
  Visible from space
   As of April 2006, 90% of
land reclamation is complete,
with 270 islands visible above
water.
  Due for completion by late
2008   New Development
Burj Dubai
 World’s tallest tower, iconic
structure of Downtown Burj
Dubai Project
Completed 80 floors (277m) as of
Oct 31 2006
 Burj Dubai is adding a new floor
every 3 days
Will house one of the first Armani
Hotels
Observation Deck at 442m
To be completed in 2008

         New Development
Contacts
Government of Dubai
Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing
Far East Office - Hong Kong
    • Tel:       (852) 2827 5221
    • Fax:       (852) 2511 5472
    • E-mail:    dtcm_hk@dubaitourism.ae
    • Website: www.dubaitourism.ae



                            Thank You

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Apresentacao dubaicuiaba

  • 1. DUBAI DRIVES SUCCESS Singapore Manufacturers' Singapore Manufacturers' Federation Federation Singapore – 9 Feb 2007 Singapore – 9 Feb 2007 Government of Dubai DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND COMMERCE
  • 3. An Overview of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi (Capital) Dubai Sharjah Ajman Umm Al Quwain Fujairah Ras Al Khaimah
  • 4. Dubai - Background Second largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Member of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Countries (AGCC) Dubai : City of Merchants
  • 5. Dubai - Facts Ruled by the Al Maktoum Family Area: 4,114 sq. km Population: 1.204 million (Year 2005) 17% of population are UAE nationals Cosmopolitan city with 120 nationalities
  • 6. Dubai - Economy Dubai’s GDP in 2005: US$38.2 billion ( +26.7% from 2004 ) Oil 5%, non-oil 95% Main non-oil industries: Trade, Tourism Manufacturing and Transport Diversified economic base Currency is UAE Dirham (USD 1 = AED 3.67) (SGD 1 = AED 2.38)
  • 7. GDP Breakdown (Year 2005) Item Value (AED) Value (USD) Growth Rate Wholesale & Retail 31.3 billion 8.35 billion +41.6% Trade Manufacturing 22.1 billion 6.02 billion +36.4% Industries Transports, Storage 18.2 billion 4.96 billion +20.5% & Communications Construction 16.5 billion 4.49 billion +22.2% Real Estate & 14.2 billion 3.87 billion +21.3% Business Services Finance 13.7 billion 3.73 billion +30.5% Government Services 8.4 billion 2.29 billion +10.5%
  • 8. GDP Breakdown (Year 2005) Item Value (AED) Growth Rate Wholesale, Retail Trade 31.3 billion +41.6% and Repairing Services Manufacturing Industries 22.1 billion +36.4% Transports, Storage & 18.2 billion +20.5% Communications Construction 16.5 billion +22.2% Real Estate & Business 14.2 billion +21.3% Services Finance 13.7 billion +30.5% Government Services 8.4 billion +10.5%
  • 9. Dubai – Business Climate Open, transparent market Use of English is widely spoken Full range of banking and business services First class infrastructure Pro-business government policies Free zones
  • 10. Doing Business in Dubai UAE is a member of the WTO No foreign-exchange controls Customs Valuation & Import Tariffs • Calculated on the CIF value at the rate of 5% (C = Cost of the goods; I = Insurance; F = Freight) • Intoxicating liquors: 50% of the CIF value • Tobacco products: 100% of the CIF value
  • 11. Doing Business in Dubai Sell directly to dealers and distributors Commercial agency arrangements • agent must be a UAE national/company • agreement to be registered with Ministry of Economy and Commerce
  • 12. Doing Business in Dubai Branch or representative office • 100% foreign ownership permitted • Local sponsor must be appointed Limited liability company • foreign ownership restricted to 49% • local partner is required Free zone establishment • 100% foreign ownership • no import duties
  • 13. Free-zone Incentives 100 per cent foreign ownership Exemption on all import and re-export duties 100 per cent repatriation of capital and profits Freedom from corporate taxation for 50 years with an option to renew. No personal income taxes An abundant and inexpensive energy supply Simple, efficient recruiting procedures High level of administrative support from authorities
  • 14. Dubai Free Zones Existing Free Zones Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai Financial Market Dubai Airport Free Zone Dubai Int’l Financial Centre Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone Dubai Aid City Dubai Internet City Dubai Investment Park Dubai Media City Dubai Flower Centre Gold & Diamond Park Dubai International City Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Dubai Healthcare City Knowledge Village Dubai Business Bay
  • 15. Forthcoming Dubai Free Zones Dubai Auto Parts City Free Zone (DAPC) Dubai Biotechnology and Research Dubai Carpet Zone Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) Dubai Maritime City (DMC) Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ) Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) Dubai Textile City (DTC) Mohammed bin Rashid Technology Park The Heavy Equipment & Trucks Free Zone The International Media Production Zone
  • 16. Business Opportunities in Dubai Trade Transport Tourism 4T’s ’s 4T Technology
  • 17. Dubai is the gateway to 2 billion people in fast growing emerging markets TRADE TRADE
  • 18. Imports Value AED190.4billion (USD51.88billion) Types of Products Electronics Equipment Metals Jewellery Textiles Vehicles Top 5 Source Countries (in USD 2005) India (1) $6.62 billion China (2) $6.12 billion USA (3) $3.89 billion UK (4) $3.75 billion Japan (5) $3.28 billion Singapore (15) $0.97 billion Trade
  • 19. Exports Value AED11.23billion (USD3.06billion) Types of Products Metals Chemicals Food Products Stone, cement & Mineral Products glass products Top 5 Export Markets (in USD 2005) India (1) $240million Pakistan (2) $227million Kuwait (3) $200million USA (4) $200million Iran (5) $165million Singapore (28) $28million Trade
  • 20. Exhibitions in Dubai MOTEXHA – 19 - 27 Mar 07 Fashion, accessories, leather products Premium Fair – 11-13 Sep 07 Gifts and premiums Index – 1- 5 Nov 07 Furniture and interior design The Big 5 Show – 25 - 29 Nov 07 Building and construction GITEX – Nov 07 Computers, communications Watch & Jewellery Dubai – Dec 07 Jewellery & Watches Int. Autumn Trade Fair – 9 - 12 Dec 07 General consumer products Trade
  • 21. The transportation and logistics hub for the Middle East Region TRANSPORT TRANSPORT
  • 22. DP World Manages Jebel Ali Port (71 berths) & Port Rashid (35 berths) Ranked 9th top container port in the world in 2005 Jebel Ali Port – the largest man- made harbour in the world. Annual growth has averaged over 20% p.a. over the past 4 years. Jebel Ali Port handled 7.62 million TEUs by end of 2005. Transport
  • 23. Dubai International Airport Busiest Airport in the Middle East Awarded the Best Airport Middle East for eighth consecutive year 107 airlines serving 160 destinations (Year 2004) Handled 24.8 million passengers in Year 2005 (Up14.1%). Handled 1.3 million tonnes of freight in Year 2005 (Up 20%) Dubai Cargo Village – Transport Region’s largest cargo hub
  • 24. Dubai World Central Airport (JXB) Also Named as “Jebel Ali Airport City” Construction of new airport began in Feb 2002, and it is due to complete in late 2007. Upon completion, Dubai World Central Airport and its 6 runways will be the world’s largest passenger and cargo hub. Expected to handle 120 million passengers, almost double London Heathrow’s current handling capacity. Transport
  • 25. The first technology, e-commerce and media free zone in the world. TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
  • 26. Dubai Internet City Established in October 2000 330 new economy companies World-class IT infrastructure Access to huge pool of talent 100% foreign ownership Tax free Technology
  • 27. Dubai Media City Established in January 2001 Focal point of media activity in the region - 365 media companies State-of-the art technology platform Communication, Broadcasting, Production, Publishing, Music or New Media 100 % foreign ownership Tax free Technology
  • 28. Fast growing industry fuelling economic growth and rapid development TOURISM TOURISM
  • 29. Information Language Currency Arabic & English US$1-Dhs 3.67 Religion Time Difference Islam GMT+4 Climate Sub-tropical and arid
  • 30. Tourism Development 6.16 million visitors in 2005 Target 15 million visitors in 2010 70 hotels in 1990 290 hotels & 130 hotel apartments in 2005 Project to add another 100,000 hotel rooms by 2010 Average occupancy 95% Average length of stay: 2.8 days 15.2 million guest nights Tourism
  • 31. Tourism Attractions Dubai Creek Dubai Museum Sheikh Saeed House Jumeirah Mosque Bastakiya Area Heritage & Diving Village Hatta Fort The Souks Wild Wadi Park Ski Dubai Tourism
  • 32. Desert Adventure Must-go full desert experience Dune Bashing Watch the truly rare Arabian sunset on the desert Camel Riding Welcome Tea, Coffee & Dates upon arrival of the desert camp Arabian BBQ Dinner Henna Painting, Shisha, Bellydance Entertainment, etc. Tourism
  • 33. Festival Dubai Shopping Festival 20 December 2006 - 2 February 2007 Shopping Discounts Family Entertainment Daily Raffles Daily Fireworks along Dubai Creek
  • 34. Sports Excellent sporting facilities Golf Water sports Diving Karting, fishing, tennis, etc.
  • 35. Sports Dubai is the sport capital of the Middle East Dubai World Cup Rugby Sevens Desert Classic
  • 36. The Palm World’s 3 largest man- made islands The Palm Jumeirah The Palm Jebel Ali The Palm, Deira Leisure, residential and tourism over 60 luxury hotels, 5,000 residential beachside villas, 5,000 apartments, marinas and theme parks Due for completion by 2008 New Development
  • 37. The World Consists of over 300 man made islands that are designed to represent the world map Located 4 km offshore from Dubai 9km (width) by 7km (length) Visible from space As of April 2006, 90% of land reclamation is complete, with 270 islands visible above water. Due for completion by late 2008 New Development
  • 38. Burj Dubai World’s tallest tower, iconic structure of Downtown Burj Dubai Project Completed 80 floors (277m) as of Oct 31 2006 Burj Dubai is adding a new floor every 3 days Will house one of the first Armani Hotels Observation Deck at 442m To be completed in 2008 New Development
  • 39. Contacts Government of Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing Far East Office - Hong Kong • Tel: (852) 2827 5221 • Fax: (852) 2511 5472 • E-mail: dtcm_hk@dubaitourism.ae • Website: www.dubaitourism.ae Thank You