Government Partners

Our Vision is to create a diversified global competitive economy based on knowledge and innovation, led by Emiratis. Our Mission is to prepare for an environment that encourages the practice of economic businesses by enacting and modernizing economic legislations and foreign trade policy; developing national industries and exports; encouraging investment and tourism; regulating competitiveness and SME’s sector; protecting consumer rights and intellectual property; supporting the efforts of cooperative societies; diversifying economic activities; and overseeing the increasing popularity of smart apps led by national competencies in accordance with the standards of creativity, innovation, international excellence and knowledge economies.

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFADUBAI) was one of the pioneers in using various eServices aimed at speeding up and facilitating transactions so that customers' time and effort are saved, while reducing overcrowding at the GDRFADUBAI counters.

GDRFADUBAI eServices has achieved great progress during the last few years, with customers preferring to use such services, especially as several technical developments have also taken place. eDNRD is a website where customers can login, choose the type of "Entry Permit" they wish to apply for, fill out the form, post the form and print out the visa.

With the ultimate goal of Dubai becoming the world’s most visited city, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubai’s tourism sector.

About DSC

DSC is the official source for Statistics at the level of the Emirate, responsible for compiling, classifying, and analyzing statistical data and information; preparing and disseminating statistical indicators and reports; and regulating statistical work and Poll Studies.

The DSC aims to achieve the following:

• Contribute to pushing forward the economic and social development in the Emirate;
• Establish an advanced and efficient statistical system in the Emirate;
• Provide statistical support to decision makers for the purpose of drafting development policies, creating plans, and measuring strategic performance;
• Regulate and develop statistical work in the Emirate, and achieve transparency in statistical dissemination;
• Ensure the proper and accurate conduct of Poll Studies in the Emirate in accordance with the relevant recognized scientific methodologies and practices.

Dubai Police was established in 1956 and is one of the world’s best security establishment. It provides services to all segments of the society, including people of determination and medical tourism.

With 68 ambulance stations positioned strategically across the Emirate of Dubai and a fleet of 177 ambulance vehicles of various types, including three mass casualty buses and 4 x 4 vehicles, first aid and emergency support is never far away.

Dubai Airport has striven to become a world-class international travel hub. Today, it operates across three terminals and serves more than 66 million people a year

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC): The world’s first enabling healthcare and wellness free zone ecosystem with an independent regulatory framework right in the heart of the Middle East’s most progressive business and tourism destination. A city where valued healthcare providers are supported by a strong community service infrastructure, from pharmacies and retail to F&B and personal care.

Governed by Dubai Healthcare City Authority, DHCC is a destination with a wholesome approach to the business of health with leasing and freehold solutions to ease the investment pathway.

With an ever-expanding range of patient-centric and evidence-based specialty care from accredited hospitals, medi-clinics, global healthcare organizations, regional healthcare groups, and single- and multi-specialty clinics, this is the destination for patients, both residents and visitors, and a thriving hub for healthcare providers.

The Department of Economic Development (DED) was initiated with a mission to contribute to economic planning and business sector regulation by recommending policies and preparing development programmes and projects by developing the best resources possible.