Dubai Business Forum – China in May to Highlight D33 Investment Opportunities
Major Event Set for Shenzhen
The Dubai Chambers has announced that the fifth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum will take place in Shenzhen, China on May 14, 2026. Intended to connect the Chinese business community with Dubai’s lucrative economic prospects, this forum will provide insights into the opportunities arising from the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
“Our return to China for the Dubai Business Forum, particularly to the innovation hub of Shenzhen, highlights our enduring commitment to this vital economic partnership,” stated the president and CEO of Dubai Chambers. “We aim to establish tangible growth pathways in the digital economy, enabling pioneering Chinese companies to leverage Dubai’s strategic platform for international expansion.”
Unlocking New Channels for Investment and Partnership
The Dubai Business Forum – China aims to create new avenues for partnership and strategic investment between the two regions. It seeks to showcase Dubai’s robust economic fundamentals and competitive advantages, identifying the emirate as an ideal launchpad for Chinese companies seeking to enter high-growth markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The choice of Shenzhen emphasizes its status within the Greater Bay Area, recognized as a global hub for technological innovation.
“Building on the momentum from previous engagements, this forum serves as a catalyst for new collaborations and joint ventures that align with our D33 Agenda,” the CEO added. “It will define a new era of shared prosperity.”
Strategic Networking and Thought Leadership
Serving as a high-level platform for strategic thought leadership and networking, the forum will gather a selected audience of leaders from multinational corporations, tech scale-ups, unicorn startups, venture capitalists, and family businesses. This will be complemented by a delegation from Dubai, including C-suite executives, family offices, and representatives from free zones and government entities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions covering innovation, trade, the digital economy, and forward-looking industries.
Reinforcing Dubai’s Position as an Investment Hub
The Dubai Business Forum – China is part of Dubai Chambers’ strategic initiative to broaden its global network and solidify Dubai’s stance as a favorable destination for foreign direct investment. The emirate has witnessed a rapid increase in the presence of Chinese businesses, with over 6,190 active Chinese members registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce as of the end of Q3 2025.
The event will feature specialized business-matching meetings, sector-focused roundtables, and policy dialogues aimed at fostering long-term collaboration between Dubai and Chinese enterprises.
Shenzhen: A Strategic Location
Shenzhen has been chosen as the venue for this unique edition of the forum due to its importance as a center for technology and business innovation. The forum is set to facilitate connections between key stakeholders from both Dubai and China, highlighting the ways in which Dubai’s dynamic business ecosystem can bolster the global expansion of Chinese companies.
This edition marks the fifth iteration of the Dubai Business Forum and the second one to take place in China, following a successful gathering in Beijing in August 2024, which attracted more than 800 business leaders and investors.
A Legacy of Successful Engagements
Building on the accomplished history of previous forums in Beijing, London, Hamburg, and New York, this event underscores Dubai Chambers’ ongoing mission to enhance strategic economic partnerships, boost cross-border trade, unlock fresh investment opportunities, and drive mutual growth between Dubai and prominent global markets.
The upcoming Dubai Business Forum – China promises to be a significant event, aimed at consolidating existing ties and fostering new relations between the business communities of both regions.
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