Department for International Trade

DIT 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 set up and grow in the UK on great.gov.uk.

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with the DIT’s Find a Supplier service.

Export to UAE from the UK

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

DIT provides:

first time exporter guidance
export opportunities
support and advice from trade experts
events for exporters and international buyers
export finance, and related guidance

You can find services and information at great.gov.uk. Our export guide to the UAE provides essential information for new and established exporters.

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 International Trade Dubai

British Embassy
PO Box 65
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Email dit.uae@fco.gov.uk

Tel: +971 (4) 309 4404

Department for International Trade Abu Dhabi

British Embassy
PO Box 248
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Email dit.uae@fco.gov.uk

Tel: +971 (2) 610 1111