Unicorns in United Arab Emirates
Dealroom tracks 20 unicorns headquartered in United Arab Emirates — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $39.5B combined. Updated July 2026.
Every unicorn in United Arab Emirates
All 20 companies headquartered in United Arab Emirates that reached a verified $1B+ valuation, ranked by latest valuation. Click a company for its full Dealroom profile.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G42 | AI | Abu Dhabi | 2018 | $5B | Private |
| 2 | Talabat | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Dubai | 2004 | $4.8B | Private |
| 3 | Telegram | Consumer Services | Dubai | 2013 | $4.8B | Private |
| 4 | Careem | Transportation | Dubai | 2012 | $3.1B | Private |
| 5 | Deribit | Fintech | Dubai | 2016 | $2.9B | Private |
| 6 | Network International | Fintech | Dubai | 1994 | $2.5B | IPO 2019 |
| 7 | Property Finder | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Dubai | 2007 | $2B | Private |
| 8 | Aleph | Marketing | Dubai | 2005 | $2B | Private |
| 9 | Kitopi | Robotics | Dubai | 2018 | $1.6B | Private |
| 10 | 5ire | Fintech | Dubai | 2021 | $1.5B | Private |
| 11 | Brahma AI | AI | Abu Dhabi | 2024 | $1.4B | Private |
| 12 | XPANCEO | Other | Dubai | 2021 | $1.4B | Private |
| 13 | Optasia | Fintech | Dubai | 2012 | $1.3B | IPO 2025 |
| 14 | Vini Cosmetic | Other | Dubai | 2010 | $1.1B | Private |
| 15 | Souq | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Dubai | 2005 | $1B | Private |
| 16 | Andalusia Labs | Fintech | Abu Dhabi | 2021 | $1B | Private |
| 17 | Dubizzle Group | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Dubai | 2005 | $1B | Private |
| 18 | Advanced Digital Gaming Technology | Fintech | Abu Dhabi | 2026 | $1B | Private |
| 19 | Yalla | Consumer Services | Dubai | 2016 | $258M | IPO 2020 |
| 20 | Swvl | Transportation | Dubai | 2017 | $18M | Private |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in United Arab Emirates?
Dealroom tracks 20 unicorns headquartered in United Arab Emirates as of July 2026, worth $39.5B combined. 0 of them are valued at $10B or more.
What are the biggest unicorns in United Arab Emirates?
The three most valuable are G42, Talabat, Telegram. Dubai is the top hub with 16 of them.
What counts as a unicorn — and what is a thoroughbred?
A unicorn is a company that reached a $1B+ valuation, verified by Dealroom. A thoroughbred is Dealroom's revenue-based tier: a startup-era company generating $100M+ in annual revenue — traction, not just paper valuation.