196 Fortune 500 companies (https://fortune.com/ranking/fortune500/) have their headquarters in the MENA region in Dubai. This is 40% of the world's largest companies.
Why?
Because amidst all the world's turbulence, Dubai is a safe haven. A place where it is safe, stable, and predictable.
Here’s how the real estate market has responded to regional conflicts:
- Iraq, March 2003
$141 → $158 per sq.ft
+12%
- Israel–Hezbollah War, 2006
$206 → $262
+27%
- Arab Spring, 2010–2011
$233 → $247
+6%
- Gaza, October 2023
$393 → $424
+8%
What does this tell us?
With every new crisis, both capital and families seek refuge from risk — and move to Dubai.
Safety for living. Stability for investment.
Real estate becomes the first entry point.
