# List of multinational companies in Dubai

Tamtam tracks 331 multinational companies headquartered in Dubai. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Emirates, DP World and Landmark Group. Their median headcount is 13,637. Half of them were founded in 1994 or later.

The largest multinational companies headquartered in Dubai operate across diverse sectors. These include Emirates, a major player in aviation, DP World, focused on global supply chain solutions, and Landmark Group, a retail and hospitality conglomerate. Other prominent firms are Majid Al Futtaim, active in retail and leisure, and Emirates NBD, a significant banking group.

Many of these companies are large corporations with substantial employee numbers, reflecting Dubai's role as a regional and international business hub. A notable pattern is the strong presence of retail and hospitality groups, alongside aviation, logistics, and real estate, indicating a diversified economy with a focus on trade, tourism, and services.

🇦🇪 Dubai · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Emirates](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emirates) (emirates.com)<br>A multinational conglomerate based in Dubai, offering diverse career opportunities in the aviation industry with tax-free benefits and professional development | Airlines and Aviation | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 66,465 |  |
| 2 | [DP World](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dp-world) (dpworld.com)<br>Global company operating ports, terminals, marine services, logistics, and technology to create efficient, innovative end-to-end supply chain solutions worldwide. | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 53,790 |  |
| 3 | [Landmark Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/landmark-group) (landmarkgroup.com)<br>Retail and hospitality group operating over 2,500 stores across 15 countries, offering fashion, home, fitness, and loyalty programs. | Retail | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 31,628 | 1973 |
| 4 | [Majid Al Futtaim](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/majid-al-futtaim) (majidalfuttaim.com)<br>A pioneer in shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, creating great everyday moments | Retail | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 27,525 | 1992 |
| 5 | [Al-Futtaim](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-futtaim) (alfuttaim.com)<br>Operating across automotive, retail, real estate, and finance, connecting consumers in over 20 markets with admired brands through long-lasting partnerships and customer-centric approaches. | Retail | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 26,838 |  |
| 6 | [Emirates NBD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emirates-nbd) (emiratesnbd.com)<br>Leading MENAT banking group providing financial products and services to individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions, committed to digital banking and sustainability. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 25,366 | 1963 |
| 7 | [Aramex](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aramex) (aramex.com)<br>It is a global logistics and transportation leader, offering diverse services while focusing on sustainability and community development initiatives. | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 20,788 | 1982 |
| 8 | [Kerzner International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kerzner-international) (kerzner.com)<br>Development and management of luxury resorts and hospitality brands offering unique, immersive guest experiences and cultural exploration worldwide. | Hospitality | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 18,497 | 1993 |
| 9 | [talabat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/talabat) (talabat.com)<br>On-demand delivery platform connecting customers with restaurants and retailers across MENA, offering food, groceries, and convenience products. | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 18,407 | 2004 |
| 10 | [Emaar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emaar) (emaar.com)<br>Development of master-planned communities, iconic real estate, premium shopping malls, and hospitality and leisure projects in Dubai. | Real Estate | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 16,425 | 1997 |
| 11 | [Apparel Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apparel-group) (apparelgroup.com)<br>Global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate operating over 2,300 stores with 85+ brands, employing 27,000 staff across GCC. | Retail | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 16,358 | 1996 |
| 12 | [GEMS Education](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gems-education) (gemseducation.com)<br>Provider of diverse K-12 private education across Middle East and North Africa, operating numerous schools serving over 115,000 students. | Education Administration Programs | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 16,203 |  |
| 13 | [Dubai Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dubai-holding) (dubaiholding.com)<br>Investment company supporting Dubai's growth in real estate, hospitality, media, education, retail, manufacturing, and technology sectors. | Financial Services | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 14,818 |  |
| 14 | [Azadea Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azadea-group) (azadeagroupholding.com)<br>Ownership and operation of over 700 retail stores representing international brands in fashion, food, home, sports, and beauty across 14 countries. | Retail | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 14,562 | 1978 |
| 15 | [VEON](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/veon) (veon.com)<br>Global digital operator providing converged connectivity and online services in six countries, empowering individuals and driving economic growth through technology-driven services | Telecommunications | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 13,637 |  |
| 16 | [ALEC Holdings](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alec-holdings) (alec.ae)<br>Provides turnkey construction, MEP, fit-out, marine, oil & gas, modular, energy, equipment rental, technology, data centers, asset maintenance services. | Construction | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 12,156 |  |
| 17 | [VFS Global](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vfs-global) (vfsglobal.com)<br>Provides secure, efficient technology services and solutions to governments and citizens, enabling cross-border mobility and processing millions of transactions worldwide. | Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 12,039 | 2001 |
| 18 | [Kent](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kent) (kentplc.com)<br>Design, build, maintain energy assets with consulting, commissioning, start-up, maintenance, decommissioning services for innovative, future-ready energy solutions worldwide. | Engineering Services | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 9,280 | 1994 |
| 19 | [Atlantis Resorts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atlantis-resorts) (atlantis.com)<br>Luxury resorts in Dubai and Sanya offering unique entertainment, creative experiences, and exceptional service focused on wonder and excitement. | Hospitality | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 9,233 | 2008 |
| 20 | [GMG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gmg) (gmg.com)<br>Global retail, distribution, and manufacturing across sport, everyday goods, health, beauty, home, properties, and logistics sectors to inspire better living and winning. | Retail | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 8,991 | 1977 |
| 21 | [DIB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dib) (dib.ae)<br>Leading Islamic bank offering Sharia-compliant financial solutions across multiple countries, focusing on innovation, inclusion, and sustainable progress. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 8,870 |  |
| 22 | [Mashreq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mashreq) (mashreq.com)<br>Banking and financial services with a focus on innovation, customer partnership, and helping clients achieve their unique success. | Banking | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 8,658 | 1967 |
| 23 | [IFFCO Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iffco-group) (iffco.com)<br>Multinational group offering diverse FMCG brands and industrial solutions across numerous countries, enriching lives with food, beauty, and agri products. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 8,384 | 1975 |
| 24 | [Chalhoub Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chalhoub-group) (chalhoubgroup.com)<br>Luxury retail group specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and omnichannel customer experiences. | Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 7,794 | 1955 |
| 25 | [ENOC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enoc) (enoc.com)<br>Integrated global oil and gas player operating across the energy sector value chain, serving thousands of customers across 60 markets. | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 7,402 |  |
| 26 | [Life Pharmacy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/life-pharmacy) (life-me.com)<br>Operates pharmacies, health, wellness stores, and hypermarkets in the Middle East, offering a wide range of healthcare products and services. | Retail | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 7,394 | 1996 |
| 27 | [Al Tayer Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-tayer-group) (altayer.com)<br>A dynamic company in the Middle East with prestigious retail, beauty, automotive, and hospitality brands, operating stores and e-commerce platform, and diverse workforce | Retail | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 7,190 |  |
| 28 | [DAMAC Properties](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/damac-properties) (damacproperties.com)<br>Develops luxury residential, hospitality, and master community projects globally, partnering with renowned brands and delivering thousands of homes. | Real Estate | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 7,022 | 2002 |
| 29 | [flydubai](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/flydubai) (flydubai.com)<br>Airline operating from Dubai with a fleet of 97 aircraft, serving over 136 destinations, enhancing travel and cultural connectivity. | Airlines and Aviation | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 6,757 | 2008 |
| 30 | [Careem](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/careem) (careem.com)<br>Careem simplifies life in the Middle East. | Software Development | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 6,493 | 2012 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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