UAE to the World: 9 Startups That Made it Big

Poulami Saha

Careem — From Dubai Ride-Hailing to Regional Super-App
Founded in Dubai, Careem expanded across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan before Uber acquired it for $3.1 billion.

Kitopi — Dubai’s Cloud-Kitchen Pioneer Goes Global
Founded in Dubai, Kitopi transformed food delivery through technology-powered kitchens and expanded operations across several international markets.

Tabby — UAE Fintech Takes Buy-Now, Pay-Later Worldwide
Founded in Saudi Arabia and headquartered in Dubai, Tabby became a leading fintech platform serving millions across regional markets.

Property Finder — Local Real Estate Platform Builds Regional Reach
Starting in Dubai, Property Finder grew into a major property marketplace across the Middle East, helping millions navigate real-estate decisions.

Vista Global — UAE Aviation Startup Connects Global Markets
Dubai-based Vista Global built a worldwide private-aviation platform, connecting customers with aircraft through its technology and global operating network.

Mumzworld — Dubai Startup Redefines Online Baby Shopping
Founded in Dubai, Mumzworld expanded e-commerce for mothers and children across the Middle East, building a recognized regional consumer brand.

Pure Harvest Smart Farms — UAE AgriTech Tackles Global Food Challenges
Pure Harvest developed climate-smart farming technology in the UAE, demonstrating how controlled-environment agriculture can address food-security challenges worldwide.

Eyewa — UAE Eyewear Startup Expands Across the Region
Founded in Dubai, Eyewa transformed online eyewear shopping and expanded across Gulf markets through technology, retail stores, and strong consumer demand.

EMPG — Dubai PropTech Platform Expands Beyond UAE
EMPG grew from UAE property portals into an international marketplace group, operating leading real-estate platforms across emerging global markets.

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