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February 17, 2023
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Sustainable Businesses in Dubai

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Amal Eeckhout

Sustainable Businesses in Dubai

Dubai, known for its towering skyscrapers and luxurious lifestyle, is also making its mark in the world of sustainable businesses. As more and more companies are realizing the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR), Dubai is fast becoming a hub for sustainable businesses. In this blog, we’ll explore why sustainable businesses are so important and how Dubai is leading the way in this field.

The Importance of Sustainable Businesses

Sustainable businesses are those that not only focus on profit but also on the well-being of the environment and society. They aim to create positive impact in the long run, and not just the short term. By embracing sustainable practices, businesses can reduce their carbon footprint, improve their reputation, and attract customers who share their values. Moreover, sustainable businesses can have a positive impact on their employees, as well as the local communities in which they operate.

Dubai’s Commitment to Sustainable Businesses

Dubai is dedicated to becoming one of the world’s most sustainable cities. The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 aims to make Dubai a global leader in clean energy and sustainability. The city has set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions and become a hub for sustainable businesses. Dubai is also home to the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative, which aims to make the tourism industry more sustainable and eco-friendly.

A Thriving Community

Dubai is home to a thriving community of sustainable businesses. From renewable energy companies to eco-friendly hotels, the city is filled with businesses that are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and society. These businesses are not only making a difference, but they’re also reaping the benefits of their sustainable practices. They are attracting customers who share their values and are seeing increased brand loyalty as a result.

Dubai is leading the way in the world of sustainable businesses, and this trend is only going to continue. With its commitment to sustainability and its thriving community of sustainable businesses, Dubai is the perfect place for companies to adopt sustainable practices and make a positive impact. By embracing sustainable practices, businesses can improve their reputation, reduce their carbon footprint, and attract customers who share their values. If you’re a business looking to make a difference, Dubai is the place to be.

Corporate bank accounts may be one of the thorniest processes you will go through while setting up your business in Dubai. While you won't have to worry about a thing as we will arrange everything for you, it's still handy to know how everything sets in place. This bank account is going to help you observe all of your transactions, deposits and loans if required. With challenges like:


-          Requiring a physical office

-          Should prove credibility at all times

-          Not easy to open when you come from a high-risk country


To open a bank account for an LLC of Free Zone each bank has its own timeline, all in all, it will take up to four weeks to complete this process.


Opening your bank account in Dubai

The UAE doesn't allow the do business with a personal bank account, so aside from that, you will need to open a corporate bank account as well.

Your corporate account should be a current one, this means that this has to be a transaction account.This type of account comes with the ideal way to make daily transactions, this provides a chequebook, debit card, no limit on your withdrawals, and many other strong points.


Current accounts are the main ones that will be used for corporate accounts, this comes with one obvious reason and that is: the ability of many daily transactions.


When we open your bank account we will need a few documents, these documents contain:

  1. Trade license which we already have provided for you
  2. Certificate of the company's registration
  3. Your and the shareholder's visas and passports
  4. The company's memorandum and articles of association



What about credit cards?

Credit cards are very handy to be used for businesses, this allows you to make small or big purchases on credit, they are only to be used for business purposes only, any personal purchase is not allowed here. This card is very important and can be used as a metric that is associated with your company's prosperous health.

It's also crucial to know that this card can be used for emergencies within the company, however, we do suggest you to obtain a credit card for you to build a credit score for your business.


Other than this, choosing the right credit card for you is a valuable decision to make as an entrepreneur as many banks do have different settlements. We assist you in this decision, making sure your choice will meet up to your wants and needs. With this process, you will also have to fall in on some criteria.


-          A valid trade license

-          Your age

-          Income


Getting started on this is an exciting journey where we are at support and assist at all times, making it a trouble-free process for you. We will arrange this in a time span of 2 to 4 weeks, are you ready to jump in?