The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the second-largest economy in the Middle East, after Saudi Arabia, and its GDP per capita is significantly higher than that of the United States and major European markets.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the second-largest economy in the Middle East, after Saudi Arabia. GDP per capita is well above that of the United States and major European markets.

Much of the country’s wealth comes from oil exports. However, Dubai has much smaller reserves than Abu Dhabi, and has therefore been quicker to diversify its economy. Today, Dubai is a major transport and logistics hub, not only for the Gulf region, but for the whole of the Middle East and Africa. It is also an important financial center and a major tourist destination.

It is worth noting that Dubai is the center of most market research and consumer recruitment in the UAE. Meenthe also has capacities in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. When carrying out research in the UAE, it is important to bear in mind that Emiratis represent less than a fifth of the population. The proportion of Emiratis in Dubai is even lower. The largest expatriate communities are from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, followed by the Philippines. Western expatriates account for an estimated 8% of the total population.