Dubai Startup Directory

180 companies

The DXBStart directory tracks 180+ 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. Updated continuously as new companies raise and launch.

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44.01

Turning CO2 into rock through accelerated carbon mineralization

CleanTech · Active|Est. 2020

$42M

Abhi Fintech

Instant earned wage access for employees

FinTech / Employee Benefits · Active|Est. 2021

$25M+ (Seed $2M, Series A $17M, Sukuk $6.8M)

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+

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

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+

Bayzat

Simplifying HR and Insurance for MENA businesses

HR Tech · Active|Est. 2013

$60M

Beehive

Connecting businesses with funding

Fintech · Active|Est. 2014

$17M

BitOasis

MENA's first regulated crypto exchange

Cryptocurrency Exchange · Active|Est. 2015

$40M

CAFU

The world's first on-demand fuel and vehicle services platform

On-Demand Services · Active|Est. 2018

Bootstrapped

CRYSP Farms

Turnkey vertical farms for hotels, resorts, and restaurants

AgriTech · Active|Est. 2019

$2.25M

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.