Dubai’s DIEZ Trade Hits Record $91.5 Billion in 2024

Non-oil trade rises to 13.7%, workforce grows 21% as key sectors and D33 agenda drive historic growth

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) reported a record-breaking year in 2024, with total trade across its three zones reaching AED 336 billion ($91.5 billion), marking a 19 per cent increase compared to 2023.

The growth was fueled by strategic sectors and Dubai’s D33 economic agenda, which aims to diversify the emirate’s trade and investment landscape. Notably, the non-oil trade share increased to 13.7 per cent, reflecting Dubai’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its non-oil economy and enhance global competitiveness.

Alongside trade growth, the number of employees in companies registered within DIEZ rose by 21 per cent, bringing the total workforce to over 84,000 employees, highlighting the zones’ role in creating sustainable jobs and supporting economic development.

The record figures underscore Dubai’s commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment-friendly policies, ensuring that its integrated economic zones remain a pivotal engine for trade and growth in the region.