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Sustainable Businesses in Dubai


Brand Dubai’s “Sustainable Businesses in Dubai” guide, aligned with the the launch of COP28 in Dubai, highlights private businesses in Dubai that belong to the “Proudly from Dubai” network and that contribute to environmental responsibility through sustainable products and services.

Sustainable Businesses in Dubai (PDF)

Dubai-Based Businesses From & to Palestine


Proudly from Dubai is an initiative by Brand Dubai that seeks to support innovative homegrown businesses and talent by raising their visibility among local and global audiences. As part of the Proudly from Dubai initiative, this guide highlights Palestinian-owned businesses that have originated in Dubai. Additionally, the guide features businesses that are actively contributing to the current humanitarian crisis in Palestine.


Dubai-Based Businesses
From & to Palestine

Proudly from Dubai X Sikka

Brand Dubai partners with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority to showcase delicious creations of homegrown businesses at Sikka Art and Design Festival 2023.

“Proudly from Dubai Market’ seeks to highlight Dubai’s exciting entrepreneurial story, whereby 28 of Dubai’s unique culinary concepts from the ‘Proudly from Dubai’ network participate in the Sikka Art and Design Festival 2023.

Ramadhan Recipes from your favorite restaurants

Brand Dubai has partnered with 10 Dubai-based chefs and 10 homegrown restaurants to launch the 4th edition of the Ramadan Recipes Guide. Launched as part of the 'Proudly from Dubai' initiative to celebrate the start of Ramadan, the guide features 30 delicious, simple-to-prepare recipes inspired by Dubai’s diverse food culture.

The ‘Proudly from Dubai’ is an initiative of Brand Dubai that seeks to support innovative homegrown businesses and talents by offering them media exposure among local and global audiences.

2023's Recipes
SWEET & SAVOURY FOR YOUR GATHERINGS
2022's Recipes
2021's Recipes
2020's Recipes

Dubai’s Summer Guide

Brand Dubai, in line with “Dubai the Best City to live in” campaign, presents a kids summer guide, which includes 100 activities, exclusive for kids.

Recipes from Restaurants we miss in Dubai

To raise awareness about food security, Brand Dubai along with restaurants and cafes that are part of our “Proudly from Dubai” network present to you “PFD’s Minimalist Recipes”.
Enjoy the rest of Ramadan and the Eid with simple recipes that require only a handful of ingredients that are readily available in your kitchen cabinet, or are simply within your reach.

One Central

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has joined hands with DWTC One Central to provide a platform for seven unique homegrown retail businesses from the ‘Proudly from Dubai’ network to present their unique concepts to the public. The event, which will enable visitors to savour a diverse range of cuisines, is being organised at the Outdoor Plaza next to One Central Building 5 – weekdays Jan 17 to Feb 16, from 10.00 am to 5:30 pm. The 'Proudly from Dubai' initiative continues to support and showcase the success stories of innovation and creativity shaping Dubai's entrepreneurial landscape. Launched in 2018, the project has the goal of giving homegrown businesses from Dubai the opportunity to raise their visibility and forge partnerships and collaborations both at local and international levels.

DIFC - Design House

At Brand Dubai, we strongly believe in giving back to the city that made us, and the city we love. Proudly From Dubai is an initiative by us that supports local entrepreneurs and businesses born and initiated in Dubai, businesses that reflect the city’s success story in the realm of entrepreneurship.

The way we pick the businesses is according to unique themes and bring them to the forefront, offering them local and international media exposure, training, and networking opportunities. Proudly From Dubai, in turn, helps build strong partnerships and collaborates with local and international entities to tell the story of entrepreneurs in Dubai. After all, we’re in the business of storytelling in Dubai.

Change Now

Brand Dubai is proud to share the city’s inspiring stories with the world. In September 2018, at the ChangeNow Summit in Paris, the team showcased Dubai’s entrepreneurial and socially conscious spirit through four businesses: Omniyati, Evolvin’ Women, Junkbot and Beta IT. Brand Dubai salutes our vibrant business community as part of ‘Proudly from Dubai’ , an initiative that supports organic and home-grown businesses through media visibility and connections that help them grow.

Dubai Loves Coffee

Brand Dubai introduces local flavors and global connections that are a part of Dubai’s unique identity. Through an online competition, we invited the city’s coffee drinkers to pick their favorite from 23 participating coffee shops. Over 7,000 voters cast their votes in categories such as ‘Best Milk-Based Coffee’, ‘Best Signature Drink’ and ‘Best Overall Specialty Coffee Shop’. The winners were invited to the Brand Dubai Hub at the 2019 Amsterdam Coffee Festival and attended talks, panel discussions, coffee competitions and left visitors to the festival with a taste of what ‘Proudly from Dubai’ is all about.

Proudly from Dubai is an initiative that supports organic and home-grown businesses by offering PR, media exposure and networking opportunities.

PFD Launch Event

At Brand Dubai, we strongly believe in giving back to the city that made us, and the city we love. Proudly From Dubai is an initiative by us that supports local entrepreneurs and businesses born and initiated in Dubai, businesses that reflect the city’s success story in the realm of entrepreneurship.

The way we pick the businesses is according to unique themes and bring them to the forefront, offering them local and international media exposure, training, and networking opportunities. Proudly From Dubai, in turn, helps build strong partnerships and collaborates with local and international entities to tell the story of entrepreneurs in Dubai. After all, we’re in the business of storytelling in Dubai.

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