DIFC : The Leading International Financial Hub & Destination for Lifestyle, Arts & Culture

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  DIFC announces launch of its venture building platform ‘DIFC Launchpad’ to accelerate growth of innovative start-ups and scale-ups in the region
  
  21 Mar 2023
  
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  DIFC Sculpture Park - Tales Under the Gate
  
  07 Feb 2023 - 30 Sep 2023, All Day
  
  From the Gate Building to Gate Avenue, DIFC
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  The DIFC is more than just a world-class financial centre. Explore the district beyond the office, from a carefully curated collection of retailers, to a diverse range of art galleries and some of the city’s best restaurants.
  
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  Beyond the Sky – a meet and greet with Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum
  
  28 Feb 2023
  
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  latest News
  
  DIFC announces launch of its venture building platform ‘DIFC Launchpad’ to accelerate growth of innovative start-ups and scale-ups in the region
  
  21 Mar 2023
  
  Upcoming Events
  
  DIFC Sculpture Park - Tales Under the Gate
  
  07 Feb 2023 - 30 Sep 2023, All Day
  
  From the Gate Building to Gate Avenue, DIFC
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  Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and a nominal GDP of US$ 8 trillion.
  
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DIFC Family Wealth Centre

The Future of Global Family Business and Private Wealth Starts Here

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Dubai Future District Fund

DIFC FinTech Fund is now part of the new Dubai Future District Fund! To learn more and apply for funding, visit: dfdf.vc.

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Dubai International Financial Centre

A leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

A vibrant business ecosystem of over 36,000 professionals working across more than 4,300 active companies that benefit from the centre’s robust independent judicial system and regulatory framework, a global financial exchange, inspiring architecture, and enabling support services.

The DIFC district features ultra-modern office spaces, retail outlets, cafes and restaurants, art galleries, residential apartments, public green areas and hotels, making it the ultimate destination where business meets lifestyle.

4,377

active companies

36,083

people workforce

1,369

financial and Innovation related companies