The Startup Ecosystem of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi boasts 27 startups in our sample database which represents about 8% of The United Arab Emirates’s sampled startups. Abu Dhabi is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in The United Arab Emirates.
CITY RANKING
While Abu Dhabi decreased by 2 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in The United Arab Emirates remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
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The Startup Ecosystem in Abu Dhabi
Global Rank
Abu Dhabi is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Abu Dhabi’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 157 and in Fintech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United Arab Emirates - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 61st + 6 | 10.328 | 2.09 | 5.58 | 2.66 | |
2nd 0 | 171st - 2 | 4.715 | 0.28 | 1.52 | 2.92 | |
3rd 0 | 898th - 176 | 0.199 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
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Notable Startups in Abu Dhabi
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Successful Education startups in Abu Dhabi
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 6 startups for Education.
In Middle East, Abu Dhabi's Fintech is in top 173. Abu Dhabi has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 173rd in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Abu Dhabi's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Abu Dhabi there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Fintech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Abu Dhabi.
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Overview
Abu Dhabi is The United Arab Emirates' 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in Middle East. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Abu Dhabi is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including TruKKer.
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