10 Dubai Startups to Watch in 2026: Companies Shaping the Future

Poulami Saha

Zinit - AI-powered procurement: Zinit uses AI to automate sourcing and procurement, positioning itself among Dubai’s emerging enterprise technology startups with global expansion ambitions.

Huspy - Proptech innovation: Huspy is transforming home buying through technology, mortgages and property services, backed by major investors and a growing Dubai technology team.

Sarwa - Digital wealth management: Sarwa combines investing, trading and savings products, targeting digitally savvy Middle Eastern consumers seeking simpler, technology-driven wealth-management solutions.

Alaan - AI-powered fintech: Alaan provides AI-driven corporate spend management, cards and expense tools, making it a notable Dubai fintech amid strong regional investment.

Flow48 - SME financing: Flow48 helps small businesses access capital through revenue-based financing, addressing a major funding gap across emerging markets and regional SMEs.

PRYPCO - Digital real estate: PRYPCO combines property investment, mortgages and fractional ownership, tapping Dubai’s booming real-estate market through technology-enabled investment products.

Revibe - Refurbished electronics: Revibe combines e-commerce and sustainability by selling professionally refurbished electronics, while expanding its marketplace model across Gulf and emerging markets.

Utexo - Stablecoin infrastructure: Utexo develops infrastructure for USDT payments on Bitcoin, reflecting Dubai’s growing ambition to build regulated digital-asset and blockchain businesses.

RemotePass - Global workforce technology: RemotePass simplifies international employment, payroll and contractor management, while its latest funding supports expansion across Europe and the United States.

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