Web3 Expansion, Tokenisation & Global Virtual Assets Leadership

Dubai has become one of the world’s fastest-growing hubs for blockchain, digital assets, and Web3 innovation. The DMCC Crypto Centre now hosts more than 700 active Web3 firms, with nearly 1,500 registered Web3 organisations across the UAE. This rapid growth reflects Dubai’s strong regulatory clarity, business-friendly environment, and its continued appeal to global crypto talent and developers.

The year 2025 saw exceptional ecosystem expansion with 1,100 new companies joining DMCC in the first six months alone. These inflows are strengthening Dubai’s position as a global launchpad for Web3 startups, tokenisation platforms, and blockchain infrastructure companies. Such momentum makes Dubai one of the most concentrated innovation clusters for digital assets worldwide.

A standout achievement is Dubai’s USD 1 billion tokenisation deal between DAMAC and Mantra, marking one of the largest regulated real-estate tokenisation projects globally. Additionally, the DMCC–VARA collaboration in 2025 is accelerating regulated tokenisation across commodities, property, and global trade, setting new standards for asset digitisation.

Dubai’s regulatory strength lies in VARA, the world’s first authority dedicated to virtual assets. Through the Virtual Assets Law (VAL), VARA ensures investor protection, AML/CFT compliance, and traceable digital transactions, creating a safe and transparent environment that boosts institutional confidence and attracts high-value blockchain investment.

Web3 Expansion, Tokenisation & Global Virtual Assets Leadership