DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in the United Arab Emirates, and UAE companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on great.gov.uk.

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on great.gov.uk.

Export to UAE from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to UAE.

On great.gov.uk, DBT provides:

Export licensing and special rules for UAE

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK.

Contact us


Department for Business and Trade Dubai

British Embassy
PO Box 65
Dubai
United Arab Emirates


Department for Business and Trade Abu Dhabi

British Embassy
PO Box 248
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates