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Comprehensive overview of UAE's economic indicators and growth metrics

New Business Registrations

+14,392

12.4% vs previous period

Short Term Rental Units

28,754

8.7% vs previous period

Median Migrant Age

32.5 yrs

0.8 year change

5G Subscribers

2.7M

42.3% vs previous period

Business Registration Growth

Business Growth Chart

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Rental Market Overview

Short-term Occupancy 86%
Long-term Rental Growth 4.2%
New Unit Construction +12,840
Average Yield 7.2%

Infrastructure Development

Energy Grid

+8.3%

↑2.1%

Road Networks

+3.7%

↑0.5%

5G Coverage

76%

↑12%

Schools

+62

↑5.4%

Tourism & Travel

New Flight Routes

+23

142

+19.3% YoY

Passenger Traffic

+1.8M

12.4M

+15.2% YoY

Taxi & Ride Services

+1,245

26,890

+4.8% YoY

Online Content Growth

+28.7K

156.2K

+22.5% YoY
Above target
At target
Below target

AI Content Generator

Infographics
48 generated
Business Tourism Real Estate

Generate visual data representations highlighting UAE's economic growth and investment opportunities.

Brochures
36 generated
Investment Relocation Education

Create professional brochures for promoting UAE business opportunities and lifestyle benefits.

Social Media
92 generated
Instagram LinkedIn X/Twitter

Generate engaging social media content highlighting UAE's achievements and opportunities.

Recent Activity

Q2 2023 Real Estate Report Generated

2 hours ago

15 New Satellite Images Processed

Yesterday at 4:30 PM

New Content Generated: Dubai Business Setup Guide

2 days ago

Alert: Significant Increase in 5G Subscribers

3 days ago

Upcoming Data Updates

Monthly Economic Report

Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre

In 2 days

Quarterly Tourism Statistics

Dubai Tourism

In 5 days

Banking & Finance Data

Central Bank of UAE

In 1 week

New Satellite Imagery

SpaceKnow & Planet Labs

In 2 weeks

Real Estate

Comprehensive insights into UAE's real estate market trends and growth

Short-term Rental Units

28,754

8.7% vs previous period

Occupancy Rate

86.2%

3.4% vs previous period

Long-term Rental Growth

4.2%

0.8% vs previous period

New Construction Units

12,840

6.5% vs previous period

Rental Market Trends

Rental Market Trends Chart

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Emirates Comparison

Dubai +9.7%
Abu Dhabi +7.2%
Sharjah +5.8%
Ras Al Khaimah +4.3%
Ajman +3.9%
Fujairah +3.1%
Umm Al Quwain +2.8%

* Rental growth rates (YoY) for short-term rentals

Construction Activity

73%

Active Sites

+12%

YoY

142

New Sites

Residential

68 sites

+8.2%

Commercial

42 sites

+5.7%

Retail

23 sites

+3.1%

Hospitality

17 sites

+1.2%

Data source: SpaceKnow Satellite Imagery Analysis

Short-term Rental Distribution

Property Type Distribution Chart

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Apartments (58%)
Villas (23%)
Townhouses (11%)
Others (8%)

Detailed Market Data

Emirate Total Units Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate YoY Growth Under Construction
Dubai 16,842 89.7% AED 785 +9.7% 6,240
Abu Dhabi 7,458 82.4% AED 650 +7.2% 3,120
Sharjah 2,156 78.5% AED 480 +5.8% 1,540
Ras Al Khaimah 1,243 76.2% AED 520 +4.3% 840
Ajman 621 72.8% AED 420 +3.9% 560

Showing 5 of 7 emirates

Satellite Imagery Analysis

Dubai Marina Development

Construction progress monitoring shows 87% completion rate, up 12% from previous quarter.

Last updated: 2 days ago View Details

Abu Dhabi Waterfront Project

New residential development shows significant progress with 62% completion, ahead of projected timeline.

Last updated: 1 week ago View Details

Sharjah Commercial District

Satellite analysis shows 14 new commercial properties under construction, a 28% increase from last year.

Last updated: 2 weeks ago View Details

Imagery analysis provided by SpaceKnow, Satelligence Labs, and Planet Labs

Market Intelligence AI Insights

Rental Market Growth Insight

Short-term rental market growth in Dubai has outpaced all other emirates by 2.5%, primarily driven by tourism recovery and digital nomad visa programs.

Investment Opportunity Alert

AI analysis identifies Ras Al Khaimah waterfront properties as high-potential investment areas with projected 12% ROI over the next 24 months.

Market Trend Analysis

Satellite imagery analysis shows 28% of new construction is focused on eco-friendly and sustainable housing, indicating a shift in consumer preferences.

Last updated: June 15, 2023

Business Metrics

Comprehensive insights into UAE's business landscape and economic growth

New Business Registrations

14,392

12.4% vs previous period

Foot Traffic Growth

+18.7%

4.2% vs previous period

Job Postings

27,845

9.8% vs previous period

New Bank Accounts

86,521

7.5% vs previous period

Business Registrations by Sector

Business Registrations Chart

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New Businesses by Size

Micro (1-9 employees) 8,642
Small (10-49 employees) 3,721
Medium (50-249 employees) 1,548
Large (250+ employees) 481

Total: 14,392

12.4% YoY

Job Market Overview

Total Job Postings

27,845

+9.8%

Average Salary

AED 12,450

+4.3%

Time to Fill

18 days

-2.4 days

Application Rate

42 per post

+6.2%

Top Growing Job Sectors

Technology & IT +24.5%
Healthcare & Medical +18.3%
Finance & Banking +15.7%
Tourism & Hospitality +12.1%

Data source: TalentNeuron

Digital & Online Presence

Web Traffic to UAE Domains

Total Visits

142.3M

+18.2% YoY

Avg. Duration

4:32 min

+0:48 YoY

Bounce Rate

38.4%

-2.7% YoY

Top Traffic Sources by Country

1.
India
22.5%
2.
Saudi Arabia
16.8%
3.
UK
13.4%
4.
Pakistan
11.7%
5.
USA
10.9%

UAE Online Content Growth

Instagram

+24.3K posts

YouTube

+5.7K videos

LinkedIn

+18.9K articles

News Articles

+12.4K mentions

Data sources: Ahrefs, SpyFu, Google Analytics

Banking & Finance Metrics

New Brokerage Accounts

28,456 +24.3%

Across all financial institutions

Q1 2023 5,842
Q2 2023 6,734
Q3 2023 7,985
Q4 2023 7,895

Bank Deposit Volumes

AED 894B +9.7%

Total deposits across UAE banks

Personal AED 321B
Business AED 482B
Government AED 91B

Financial Services Growth

764 +12.8%

New financial service providers

Law Firms & Wealth Management 342
Fintech Companies 287
Payment Service Providers 135
Emirate New Businesses Bank Deposits Financial Services YoY Growth Trend
Dubai 8,471 AED 425B 384 +14.7%
Abu Dhabi 3,842 AED 302B 246 +11.2%
Sharjah 1,254 AED 98B 82 +7.8%
Other Emirates 825 AED 69B 52 +5.3%

Data source: UAE Central Bank, Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre

Business Trend Analysis & Insights

Generated: June 12, 2023

Technology Sector Growth Accelerating

The UAE's technology sector is showing robust 24.5% YoY growth, with Dubai Silicon Oasis and Abu Dhabi's Hub71 attracting 142 new tech startups in the last quarter alone.

Fintech AI Blockchain
Generated: June 14, 2023

Financial Services Ecosystem Expanding

The 12.8% increase in financial service providers, coupled with the 24.3% growth in brokerage accounts, indicates strong investor confidence in UAE's financial market stability.

Banking Investment Wealth Management
Generated: June 15, 2023

Digital Content & Online Engagement Surge

The 18.2% growth in web traffic to UAE domains, alongside substantial increases in social media content about UAE business opportunities, signals strong global interest in UAE market entry.

Digital Global Reach Social Media
Generated: June 16, 2023

SME Growth Driving Economic Diversification

Small and medium enterprises account for 86% of new business registrations, highlighting the success of UAE's entrepreneurship-friendly policies and the diversification away from oil dependency.

SMEs Entrepreneurship Diversification

Tourism Data

Comprehensive insights into UAE's tourism market and visitor trends

Visitor Arrivals

16.73M

14.2% vs previous period

New Flight Routes

48

23.1% vs previous period

Tourist Spending

$29.4B

17.8% vs previous period

Average Stay

5.8 days

0.7 days vs previous period

Visitor Arrivals Trend

Visitor Arrivals Trend Chart

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Top Source Countries

India 3.64M
Saudi Arabia 2.18M
United Kingdom 1.73M
China 1.56M
Russia 1.38M
USA 1.25M

Total Visitors: 16.73M

Transportation Metrics

Taxi Fleet

11,248

+8.3%

Ride-Sharing

8,752

+22.6%

Metro Ridership

219M

+15.4%

E-Scooters

4,250

+64.8%

Ride Activity vs. Tourist Arrivals

Correlation Chart

Data sources: Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, Abu Dhabi Department of Transport

Flight Data & Connectivity

International Flights

Total Routes

324

+48 YoY

Airlines

98

+12 YoY

Passenger Count

84.5M

+18.7% YoY

Top Growing Routes

DEL
DXB
+32.4%
LHR
DXB
+28.7%
RUH
AUH
+24.3%

New Routes Added (Last 12 Months)

World Map Visualization

Data sources: Civil Aviation Authority, UAE Airports

Tourist Activities & Spending

Spending Categories

Spending Category Chart

Retail (32%)
Accommodation (28%)
Dining (17%)
Attractions (13%)
Transport (10%)

Popular Activities

Shopping Malls 84%
Desert Safari 72%
Theme Parks 68%
Beach Visits 65%
Cultural Attractions 52%

Spending by Visitor Origin

CN

Chinese Tourists

$2,845

avg. spend per visit
UK

UK Tourists

$2,380

avg. spend per visit
RU

Russian Tourists

$2,170

avg. spend per visit
US

US Tourists

$2,095

avg. spend per visit
SA

Saudi Tourists

,980

avg. spend per visit
Emirate Visitor Share Avg. Length of Stay Avg. Spend Per Day YoY Growth Top Activity
Dubai 68.4% 6.2 days $348 +16.2% Shopping
Abu Dhabi 21.3% 5.8 days $306 +12.7% Cultural Visits
Sharjah 5.8% 4.5 days $224 +8.3% Museums
Ras Al Khaimah 2.7% 4.2 days $278 +18.4% Adventure
Other Emirates 1.8% 3.6 days 95 +5.9% Local Experiences

Data source: Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, UAE Tourism Authorities

Mobile Analytics & Foot Traffic

Tourist Mobility Heatmap

Heatmap Visualization

Most Active Area

Dubai Mall & Downtown

+28.7% YoY

Fastest Growing Area

Dubai Marina

+34.2% YoY

Peak Activity Time

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

+1.2 hrs longer vs 2022

Peak Day of Week

Friday

36% of weekly activity

Mobile Data Insights

International Roaming Data Usage

Total Usage (Last 12 months) 14.8 PB
+23.5% vs previous period

Geolocation Check-ins

Top Location

Burj Khalifa

4.2M check-ins

Rising Popularity

Museum of the Future

+128% YoY

Connection Security

Mobile Network Coverage 99.8%
+0.2% vs previous period

Data sources: Etisalat, Du, Global Media Insight

Last updated: June 18, 2023

Infrastructure

Comprehensive insights into UAE's infrastructure development and growth

Energy Grid Growth

+8.3%

2.1% vs previous period

Road Network Growth

+3.7%

0.5% vs previous period

5G Coverage

76%

12% vs previous period

Schools Growth

+62

5.4% vs previous period

Energy Grid & Connectivity Trends

Energy Grid & Connectivity Trends Chart

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Energy Capacity

42.8 GW

+8.3% YoY

5G Subscribers

2.7M

+42.3% YoY

Data Consumption

4.8 EB

+24.6% YoY

Emirates Infrastructure Comparison

Dubai 92/100
Abu Dhabi 89/100
Sharjah 76/100
Ras Al Khaimah 72/100
Ajman 68/100
Fujairah 64/100
Umm Al Quwain 62/100

* Infrastructure development index based on energy, connectivity, transportation, and education metrics

Transportation Infrastructure

Roads (km)

14,820

+3.7%

Taxi Fleet

11,248

+8.3%

Metro Lines (km)

162

+12.5%

ATMs

5,820

+4.2%

Port Traffic Growth

Port Traffic Bar Chart

Data sources: Roads and Transport Authority, UAE Ports Authorities

Education Infrastructure

Schools Growth

Total Schools

1,243

+62 YoY

Public Schools

732

+28 YoY

Private Schools

511

+34 YoY

Technical Education Growth

Technical Schools

92

+14 YoY (+17.9%)

Universities/Colleges

86

+7 YoY (+8.9%)

Student Enrollment Growth

Student Enrollment Line Chart

Data sources: Ministry of Education, UAE Education Council

Advanced Infrastructure Analytics

Night-time Lights Data

Night Lights Heatmap

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Light Intensity Growth

+18.4%

Over past 12 months

Urbanization Indicator

86.3%

Based on light patterns

Data source: NASA Earthdata, World Bank (LEN dataset)

Satellite Construction Analytics

Construction Activity Map

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Active Construction Sites

1,287

+12.4% YoY

Infrastructure Projects

428

+16.8% YoY

Data source: SpaceKnow, Satelligence Labs, Planet Labs

Digital Infrastructure

5G Penetration Rate

42.8%
+16.3 points YoY

Data Center Growth

+28.4%
+3.6 points vs target

Smart City Initiatives

186
+42 YoY

Energy & Utilities Growth

Electricity Consumption

Total Consumption (TWh) 142.6
+6.2% vs previous period

Renewable Energy Capacity

Installed Capacity (GW) 4.38
+42.6% vs previous period

Water Infrastructure

Desalination Capacity (Million m³/day) 12.4
+8.7% vs previous period

Data sources: Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) UAE, DEWA, IEA

Infrastructure Growth Forecast

Energy

+12.4% Est.
Generation Capacity 46.2 GW (est.)
Renewable Share 8.4% (est.)
Smart Grid Coverage 68% (est.)

12-month forecast based on current trends

Digital

+18.7% Est.
5G Coverage 92% (est.)
Data Centers +32% (est.)
Fiber Penetration 86% (est.)

12-month forecast based on current trends

Transport

+8.4% Est.
Road Network +4.2% (est.)
Metro Extension +16.8% (est.)
Port Capacity +7.2% (est.)

12-month forecast based on current trends

Key Projects Timeline

Q3 2023

Dubai Metro Expansion

Q4 2023

5G Full Coverage

Q1 2024

Smart Grid Phase 2

Q2 2024

Abu Dhabi Port Expansion

Q3 2024

Solar Park Phase 4

Investment Forecast

Investment Bar Chart

(Visualization will appear here)

Infrastructure AI Insights

5G Deployment Advantage

UAE's 5G coverage at 76% is now 18% higher than the global average, providing a strong foundation for next-generation digital services.

Renewable Energy Growth

Satellite imagery analysis shows a 42.6% increase in solar installation area in the past 12 months, accelerating the UAE's clean energy transition.

Education Infrastructure

The 17.9% growth in technical schools significantly outpaces the global average of 6.2%, positioning UAE as a growing hub for technical education and innovation.

Financial Indicators

Comprehensive data dashboard monitoring key economic metrics across the UAE to drive informed decision-making and business growth.

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Global satellite imagery analysis showing UAE construction activity

Short-Term Rentals

+12.8%

28,492

Total Available Units

New Business Registrations

+9.3%

4,721

Last Quarter

Flight Routes to UAE

+7.5%

312

Active International Routes

5G Subscribers

+32.1%

3.2M

Active Subscribers

Emirates Filter

AI-Generated Marketing Content

AI-generated infographic preview

UAE Business Growth Infographic

Shareable statistics highlighting 5-year business growth trends across all Emirates.

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Investment Opportunities Brochure

Comprehensive guide highlighting emerging sectors and investment avenues in UAE.

20 pages PDF/Print 15 languages

Social Media Campaign Kit

Ready-to-use posts highlighting UAE's growth across platforms with optimal posting schedule.

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UAE Investment Landscape 2023

Unprecedented Growth & Opportunity

Real Estate Growth by Emirate
Dubai +24.7%
Abu Dhabi +18.3%
Sharjah +12.1%
Ajman +9.8%
RAK +7.2%
Key Growth Indicators
New Business Registrations +42%
Foreign Direct Investment +37%
Tourism Growth +51%
Tech Sector Expansion +29%
Why UAE Is The Prime Investment Destination
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Corporate & Income Tax
100%
Foreign Ownership
#1
Regional Business Hub
200+
Nationalities

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UAE Business Growth

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Business Growth Infographic

Visual representation of UAE's exponential business growth with sector-by-sector analysis and opportunity highlights.

Real Estate Technology Investment
8 language versions
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Relocation Guide

Digital & Print Brochure

Corporate Relocation Guide

Comprehensive guide for businesses looking to relocate to UAE, featuring regulatory information and incentives.

Visa Information Business Setup Legal
22 language versions

Instagram

Twitter

LinkedIn

YouTube

Tourism Social Media Kit

Ready-to-use social media posts featuring UAE tourism growth statistics and destination highlights across all platforms.

Tourism Hospitality Attractions
38 content pieces

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Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

Etisalat & Du Global Media Insights

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