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Dubai Perfume Industry Statistics

Dubai's perfume industry is growing strongly, driven by luxury demand and exports.

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Key Statistics

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Over 1,200 perfume brands active in Dubai retail in 2023, led by Arabian Oud

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Arabian Oud Dubai reported AED 3.2 billion revenue in 2023 as top player

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Beautyworld Middle East 2023 in Dubai featured 1,450 perfume exhibitors

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Ajmal Perfumes expanded to 120 Dubai outlets in 2023

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Rasasi fragrances exported from Dubai by 45% market leader firm in 2023

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Dubai Perfume Factory produced 25 million units under own brands in 2023

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Swiss Arabian launched 18 new scents in Dubai 2023, boosting sales 22%

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Louvre Abu Dhabi collaborated with Dubai brands for 5 limited perfumes in 2023

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Number of startups in Dubai perfume niche: 85 registered in 2023

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Al Haramain Perfumes AED 1.9 billion turnover from Dubai HQ in 2023

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Middle East Perfumery Congress in Dubai 2023 attended by 2,500 pros

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Nabeel Perfumes opened 15 new Dubai stores in 2023 expansion

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Top 10 Dubai perfume firms control 68% market share in 2023

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Fragrance Foundation GCC awarded 22 Dubai brands at 2023 gala

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian entered Dubai with pop-up generating AED 45m sales 2023

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Dubai Gold Souk perfume vendors: 350 shops specializing in 2023

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Asdaaf Al Emarat launched eco-line with 12 SKUs in Dubai 2023

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Perfume Oil House Dubai supplied 40% of local attar production in 2023

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Annual Dubai International Perfume Show 2023 had 800 booths

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Junaid Jamshed perfumes partnered with Dubai distributor for AED 120m sales 2023

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Local SME perfume brands grew 19% to 420 in Dubai 2023

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Tom Ford Beauty expanded Dubai presence to 25 counters in 2023

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Oud Al Anbar company invested AED 150m in new Dubai facility 2023

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In 2023, 68% of Dubai residents purchased perfumes 4+ times yearly

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Tourist perfume spending in Dubai averaged AED 450 per visitor in 2023

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Online perfume purchases by UAE consumers hit 35% share in 2023

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Preference for oud scents among Dubai consumers: 52% in 2023 survey

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Millennial spending on luxury perfumes in Dubai: AED 2,800 annually average in 2023

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74% of Dubai women prefer long-lasting perfumes over 8 hours in 2023

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Gift purchases drove 42% of Dubai perfume sales during Eid 2023

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Subscription models for niche perfumes gained 18% adoption in Dubai 2023

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61% of expats in Dubai buy alcohol-free attars monthly in 2023

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Average basket size for perfume shopping in Dubai malls: AED 320 in 2023

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Social media influence on perfume buys: 55% of Dubai consumers in 2023

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Sustainable/vegan perfumes preferred by 29% of young Dubai buyers in 2023

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Peak sales month for perfumes in Dubai: December 2023 with AED 1.8 billion

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Loyalty program members in Dubai perfume retail: 4.2 million active in 2023

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Male perfume market growth in Dubai: 20% to AED 3.1 billion in 2023

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Influencer collaborations boosted Dubai perfume sales by 25% in Q4 2023

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82% of Dubai shoppers read reviews before perfume purchase in 2023

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Personalized scent mixing services used by 15% of premium buyers in 2023

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Ramadan fasting influenced 38% to choose non-alcohol perfumes in 2023

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Dubai Gen Z spends 40% more on artisanal perfumes than average in 2023

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Airport duty-free perfume sales in Dubai: AED 2.4 billion in 2023

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Trial size purchases account for 22% of initial sales in Dubai 2023

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Brand loyalty in Dubai perfume market: 67% repurchase rate in 2023

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Layering multiple scents practiced by 49% of Dubai women in 2023

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Post-pandemic scent fatigue led to 14% switch to lighter fragrances in 2023

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Dubai exported 320 million units of bottled perfumes in 2023 to 120 countries

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Perfume export value from Dubai reached AED 9.2 billion in 2023, up 17% YoY

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Top export destination for Dubai perfumes: Saudi Arabia with AED 2.1 billion in 2023

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Oud perfumes accounted for 48% of Dubai's perfume exports by value in 2023

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EU imports from Dubai perfumes totaled AED 1.4 billion in 2023

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Dubai perfume re-exports volume: 180 million units in 2023 via Jebel Ali Port

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Growth in Dubai perfume exports to Africa: 24% to AED 850 million in 2023

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USA market share of Dubai perfume exports: 12% valued at AED 1.1 billion in 2023

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Free zone exports of perfumes from Dubai: AED 6.7 billion in 2023

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India imported AED 950 million worth of Dubai attars and perfumes in 2023

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Dubai perfume export customs clearance processed 45,000 shipments in 2023

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Share of Dubai perfumes in global oud trade: 35% by volume in 2023

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Exports to UK from Dubai perfumes: AED 620 million, up 19% in 2023

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Dubai's perfume trade surplus with MENA region: AED 4.5 billion in 2023

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Container shipments of perfumes from Dubai: 12,500 TEUs in 2023

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Russia imported AED 410 million Dubai perfumes amid sanctions shift in 2023

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Halal perfume exports from Dubai hit AED 3.2 billion to Muslim-majority countries in 2023

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Air freight for high-value Dubai perfumes: 2,800 tons in 2023 via DXB airport

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China market for Dubai perfumes grew to AED 780 million in 2023 exports

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Trade fairs generated AED 1.5 billion in perfume export deals for Dubai in 2023

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Dubai perfumes export growth to Southeast Asia: 31% to AED 550 million in 2023

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Brazil imports from Dubai perfumes reached AED 320 million in 2023

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Digital B2B platforms facilitated 28% of Dubai perfume exports in 2023

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Turkey bought AED 690 million Dubai perfumes as top European importer in 2023

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Sustainable packaging boosted Dubai perfume exports by 14% to eco-markets in 2023

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Egypt as key market: AED 1.2 billion Dubai perfume imports in 2023

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In 2023, the Dubai perfume industry generated total revenues of AED 12.5 billion, marking a 15% year-on-year increase driven by luxury segment demand

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Dubai's perfume market share in the GCC region stood at 42% in 2022, supported by over 500 active manufacturers

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The luxury perfume segment in Dubai grew by 22% in 2023, reaching AED 4.8 billion in value, fueled by tourist spending

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Projected CAGR for Dubai perfume industry from 2024-2028 is 12.3%, expected to hit AED 20 billion by 2028

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In H1 2023, Dubai perfume retail sales surged 18% to AED 3.2 billion, per Dubai Chamber data

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Dubai's niche perfume market expanded to AED 1.1 billion in 2022, with 25% growth from artisanal brands

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Total perfume industry contribution to Dubai GDP was 1.8% in 2023, equating to AED 8.4 billion indirect value

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E-commerce perfume sales in Dubai reached AED 900 million in 2023, up 30% YoY

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Dubai perfume market volume hit 450 million units in 2023, with oud-based scents dominating 35%

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Investment in Dubai perfume sector totaled AED 2.3 billion in 2023 from FDI

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Mid-range perfume segment in Dubai valued at AED 5.2 billion in 2022, growing 14% annually

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Dubai's perfume industry saw 28 new factories open in 2023, boosting capacity by 20%

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Annual growth rate of Dubai attar market was 16.5% in 2023, reaching AED 1.5 billion

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Dubai perfume exports contributed AED 7.8 billion to trade balance in 2023

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Sustainable perfume lines in Dubai grew market share to 12% in 2023, valued at AED 1.4 billion

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Dubai's perfume R&D spending increased 25% to AED 450 million in 2023

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Total perfume retail outlets in Dubai numbered 1,200 in 2023, up 10% from 2022

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Dubai perfume industry attracted AED 1.2 billion in venture capital in 2023

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Mass market perfume sales in Dubai hit AED 3.9 billion in 2023, with 11% growth

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Dubai's perfume market penetration rate among residents is 78% in 2023

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Projected Dubai perfume market size for 2025 is AED 16.7 billion at 13.2% CAGR

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In 2023, Dubai perfume industry tax revenues contributed AED 890 million to emirate coffers

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Organic perfume segment in Dubai grew 35% to AED 650 million in 2023

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Dubai perfume wholesale market turnover was AED 9.1 billion in 2023

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Female-targeted perfumes accounted for 62% of Dubai market value in 2023 at AED 7.2 billion

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Dubai perfume industry recovery post-COVID reached 110% of 2019 levels by 2023

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Halal-certified perfumes in Dubai market reached AED 2.1 billion in 2023, up 19%

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Dubai perfume sector FDI from Asia hit AED 800 million in 2023

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Total perfume production value in Dubai was AED 10.8 billion in 2023

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Dubai perfume market digital sales share rose to 22% in 2023

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In 2023, Dubai produced 120 million liters of perfume concentrates annually from 450 facilities

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Average daily output of oud oil in Dubai factories was 15,000 liters in 2023

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65% of Dubai perfume production uses locally sourced ingredients like agarwood in 2023

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Number of perfume manufacturing licenses issued in Dubai reached 620 in 2023, up 12%

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Dubai factories utilized 45,000 tons of essential oils for perfume production in 2023

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Automation in Dubai perfume bottling lines increased output by 28% to 2.5 million units/day in 2023

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72% of Dubai perfume manufacturers adopted ISO 22716 GMP standards by 2023

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Annual water usage for perfume distillation in Dubai was 18 million liters in 2023

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Dubai produced 8.2 million custom-blended perfume batches in 2023 for private labels

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Rose oil extraction output in Dubai reached 3,500 kg in 2023 from 12 hydro-distilleries

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55% of Dubai perfume factories are in Jebel Ali Free Zone, producing 65 million liters yearly

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Energy consumption for perfume manufacturing in Dubai totaled 1.2 billion kWh in 2023

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Number of distillation units operational in Dubai perfume plants: 1,850 in 2023

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Dubai manufacturers imported 22,000 tons of synthetic aroma chemicals in 2023

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Waste recycling rate in Dubai perfume industry achieved 82% in 2023, diverting 9,500 tons

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Average production cost per liter of premium perfume in Dubai: AED 45 in 2023

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410 Dubai firms produced alcohol-free perfumes, outputting 75 million units in 2023

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Machinery investment in Dubai perfume sector: AED 1.8 billion in 2023 for upgrades

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Yield rate of oud extraction in Dubai plants averaged 4.2% in 2023

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28 new production lines for spray perfumes added in Dubai in 2023, boosting capacity 15%

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Dubai perfume labs conducted 45,000 quality tests in 2023

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Local sourcing of musk from UAE farms supplied 12 tons to Dubai factories in 2023

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Packaging materials used: 150 million glass bottles produced locally for perfumes in 2023

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R&D labs in Dubai perfume industry numbered 95, developing 320 new formulas in 2023

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Carbon footprint per liter of Dubai perfume production reduced to 0.8 kg CO2 in 2023

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From generating a staggering AED 12.5 billion in 2023 to claiming a dominant 42% share of the entire GCC market, Dubai’s perfume industry is crafting an intoxicating success story fueled by surging luxury demand, massive investment, and bold innovation.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, the Dubai perfume industry generated total revenues of AED 12.5 billion, marking a 15% year-on-year increase driven by luxury segment demand
  • Dubai's perfume market share in the GCC region stood at 42% in 2022, supported by over 500 active manufacturers
  • The luxury perfume segment in Dubai grew by 22% in 2023, reaching AED 4.8 billion in value, fueled by tourist spending
  • In 2023, Dubai produced 120 million liters of perfume concentrates annually from 450 facilities
  • Average daily output of oud oil in Dubai factories was 15,000 liters in 2023
  • 65% of Dubai perfume production uses locally sourced ingredients like agarwood in 2023
  • Dubai exported 320 million units of bottled perfumes in 2023 to 120 countries
  • Perfume export value from Dubai reached AED 9.2 billion in 2023, up 17% YoY
  • Top export destination for Dubai perfumes: Saudi Arabia with AED 2.1 billion in 2023
  • In 2023, 68% of Dubai residents purchased perfumes 4+ times yearly
  • Tourist perfume spending in Dubai averaged AED 450 per visitor in 2023
  • Online perfume purchases by UAE consumers hit 35% share in 2023
  • Over 1,200 perfume brands active in Dubai retail in 2023, led by Arabian Oud
  • Arabian Oud Dubai reported AED 3.2 billion revenue in 2023 as top player
  • Beautyworld Middle East 2023 in Dubai featured 1,450 perfume exhibitors

Dubai's perfume industry is growing strongly, driven by luxury demand and exports.

Companies, Brands, and Events

1Over 1,200 perfume brands active in Dubai retail in 2023, led by Arabian Oud
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2Arabian Oud Dubai reported AED 3.2 billion revenue in 2023 as top player
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3Beautyworld Middle East 2023 in Dubai featured 1,450 perfume exhibitors
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4Ajmal Perfumes expanded to 120 Dubai outlets in 2023
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5Rasasi fragrances exported from Dubai by 45% market leader firm in 2023
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6Dubai Perfume Factory produced 25 million units under own brands in 2023
Verified
7Swiss Arabian launched 18 new scents in Dubai 2023, boosting sales 22%
Verified
8Louvre Abu Dhabi collaborated with Dubai brands for 5 limited perfumes in 2023
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9Number of startups in Dubai perfume niche: 85 registered in 2023
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10Al Haramain Perfumes AED 1.9 billion turnover from Dubai HQ in 2023
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11Middle East Perfumery Congress in Dubai 2023 attended by 2,500 pros
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12Nabeel Perfumes opened 15 new Dubai stores in 2023 expansion
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13Top 10 Dubai perfume firms control 68% market share in 2023
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14Fragrance Foundation GCC awarded 22 Dubai brands at 2023 gala
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15Maison Francis Kurkdjian entered Dubai with pop-up generating AED 45m sales 2023
Verified
16Dubai Gold Souk perfume vendors: 350 shops specializing in 2023
Verified
17Asdaaf Al Emarat launched eco-line with 12 SKUs in Dubai 2023
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18Perfume Oil House Dubai supplied 40% of local attar production in 2023
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19Annual Dubai International Perfume Show 2023 had 800 booths
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20Junaid Jamshed perfumes partnered with Dubai distributor for AED 120m sales 2023
Directional
21Local SME perfume brands grew 19% to 420 in Dubai 2023
Single source
22Tom Ford Beauty expanded Dubai presence to 25 counters in 2023
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23Oud Al Anbar company invested AED 150m in new Dubai facility 2023
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Companies, Brands, and Events Interpretation

Dubai's perfume industry isn't just dabbling in scent, it's masterfully orchestrating a fiercely competitive liquid gold rush where cultural heritage and billion-dollar business strategies blend seamlessly in the air.

Consumer Behavior and Sales

1In 2023, 68% of Dubai residents purchased perfumes 4+ times yearly
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2Tourist perfume spending in Dubai averaged AED 450 per visitor in 2023
Single source
3Online perfume purchases by UAE consumers hit 35% share in 2023
Directional
4Preference for oud scents among Dubai consumers: 52% in 2023 survey
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5Millennial spending on luxury perfumes in Dubai: AED 2,800 annually average in 2023
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674% of Dubai women prefer long-lasting perfumes over 8 hours in 2023
Single source
7Gift purchases drove 42% of Dubai perfume sales during Eid 2023
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8Subscription models for niche perfumes gained 18% adoption in Dubai 2023
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961% of expats in Dubai buy alcohol-free attars monthly in 2023
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10Average basket size for perfume shopping in Dubai malls: AED 320 in 2023
Directional
11Social media influence on perfume buys: 55% of Dubai consumers in 2023
Single source
12Sustainable/vegan perfumes preferred by 29% of young Dubai buyers in 2023
Directional
13Peak sales month for perfumes in Dubai: December 2023 with AED 1.8 billion
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14Loyalty program members in Dubai perfume retail: 4.2 million active in 2023
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15Male perfume market growth in Dubai: 20% to AED 3.1 billion in 2023
Directional
16Influencer collaborations boosted Dubai perfume sales by 25% in Q4 2023
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1782% of Dubai shoppers read reviews before perfume purchase in 2023
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18Personalized scent mixing services used by 15% of premium buyers in 2023
Single source
19Ramadan fasting influenced 38% to choose non-alcohol perfumes in 2023
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20Dubai Gen Z spends 40% more on artisanal perfumes than average in 2023
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21Airport duty-free perfume sales in Dubai: AED 2.4 billion in 2023
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22Trial size purchases account for 22% of initial sales in Dubai 2023
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23Brand loyalty in Dubai perfume market: 67% repurchase rate in 2023
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24Layering multiple scents practiced by 49% of Dubai women in 2023
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25Post-pandemic scent fatigue led to 14% switch to lighter fragrances in 2023
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Consumer Behavior and Sales Interpretation

Dubai's perfume market is an olfactory economy where loyalty programs rival social media clout, duty-free is a billion-dirham pitstop, and both the devout and the sustainably chic are rewriting the rules of scent—one lavish, long-lasting spritz at a time.

Exports and Trade

1Dubai exported 320 million units of bottled perfumes in 2023 to 120 countries
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2Perfume export value from Dubai reached AED 9.2 billion in 2023, up 17% YoY
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3Top export destination for Dubai perfumes: Saudi Arabia with AED 2.1 billion in 2023
Single source
4Oud perfumes accounted for 48% of Dubai's perfume exports by value in 2023
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5EU imports from Dubai perfumes totaled AED 1.4 billion in 2023
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6Dubai perfume re-exports volume: 180 million units in 2023 via Jebel Ali Port
Directional
7Growth in Dubai perfume exports to Africa: 24% to AED 850 million in 2023
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8USA market share of Dubai perfume exports: 12% valued at AED 1.1 billion in 2023
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9Free zone exports of perfumes from Dubai: AED 6.7 billion in 2023
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10India imported AED 950 million worth of Dubai attars and perfumes in 2023
Single source
11Dubai perfume export customs clearance processed 45,000 shipments in 2023
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12Share of Dubai perfumes in global oud trade: 35% by volume in 2023
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13Exports to UK from Dubai perfumes: AED 620 million, up 19% in 2023
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14Dubai's perfume trade surplus with MENA region: AED 4.5 billion in 2023
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15Container shipments of perfumes from Dubai: 12,500 TEUs in 2023
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16Russia imported AED 410 million Dubai perfumes amid sanctions shift in 2023
Directional
17Halal perfume exports from Dubai hit AED 3.2 billion to Muslim-majority countries in 2023
Verified
18Air freight for high-value Dubai perfumes: 2,800 tons in 2023 via DXB airport
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19China market for Dubai perfumes grew to AED 780 million in 2023 exports
Directional
20Trade fairs generated AED 1.5 billion in perfume export deals for Dubai in 2023
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21Dubai perfumes export growth to Southeast Asia: 31% to AED 550 million in 2023
Directional
22Brazil imports from Dubai perfumes reached AED 320 million in 2023
Single source
23Digital B2B platforms facilitated 28% of Dubai perfume exports in 2023
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24Turkey bought AED 690 million Dubai perfumes as top European importer in 2023
Single source
25Sustainable packaging boosted Dubai perfume exports by 14% to eco-markets in 2023
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26Egypt as key market: AED 1.2 billion Dubai perfume imports in 2023
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Exports and Trade Interpretation

While nearly every statistic here smells of success, the fact that oud alone perfumes nearly half of Dubai's export value proves the global economy still runs on luxurious, smoky tradition as much as it does on raw volume and digital deals.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2023, the Dubai perfume industry generated total revenues of AED 12.5 billion, marking a 15% year-on-year increase driven by luxury segment demand
Verified
2Dubai's perfume market share in the GCC region stood at 42% in 2022, supported by over 500 active manufacturers
Directional
3The luxury perfume segment in Dubai grew by 22% in 2023, reaching AED 4.8 billion in value, fueled by tourist spending
Verified
4Projected CAGR for Dubai perfume industry from 2024-2028 is 12.3%, expected to hit AED 20 billion by 2028
Verified
5In H1 2023, Dubai perfume retail sales surged 18% to AED 3.2 billion, per Dubai Chamber data
Verified
6Dubai's niche perfume market expanded to AED 1.1 billion in 2022, with 25% growth from artisanal brands
Verified
7Total perfume industry contribution to Dubai GDP was 1.8% in 2023, equating to AED 8.4 billion indirect value
Verified
8E-commerce perfume sales in Dubai reached AED 900 million in 2023, up 30% YoY
Single source
9Dubai perfume market volume hit 450 million units in 2023, with oud-based scents dominating 35%
Verified
10Investment in Dubai perfume sector totaled AED 2.3 billion in 2023 from FDI
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11Mid-range perfume segment in Dubai valued at AED 5.2 billion in 2022, growing 14% annually
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12Dubai's perfume industry saw 28 new factories open in 2023, boosting capacity by 20%
Single source
13Annual growth rate of Dubai attar market was 16.5% in 2023, reaching AED 1.5 billion
Verified
14Dubai perfume exports contributed AED 7.8 billion to trade balance in 2023
Verified
15Sustainable perfume lines in Dubai grew market share to 12% in 2023, valued at AED 1.4 billion
Single source
16Dubai's perfume R&D spending increased 25% to AED 450 million in 2023
Verified
17Total perfume retail outlets in Dubai numbered 1,200 in 2023, up 10% from 2022
Directional
18Dubai perfume industry attracted AED 1.2 billion in venture capital in 2023
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19Mass market perfume sales in Dubai hit AED 3.9 billion in 2023, with 11% growth
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20Dubai's perfume market penetration rate among residents is 78% in 2023
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21Projected Dubai perfume market size for 2025 is AED 16.7 billion at 13.2% CAGR
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22In 2023, Dubai perfume industry tax revenues contributed AED 890 million to emirate coffers
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23Organic perfume segment in Dubai grew 35% to AED 650 million in 2023
Verified
24Dubai perfume wholesale market turnover was AED 9.1 billion in 2023
Verified
25Female-targeted perfumes accounted for 62% of Dubai market value in 2023 at AED 7.2 billion
Verified
26Dubai perfume industry recovery post-COVID reached 110% of 2019 levels by 2023
Verified
27Halal-certified perfumes in Dubai market reached AED 2.1 billion in 2023, up 19%
Verified
28Dubai perfume sector FDI from Asia hit AED 800 million in 2023
Verified
29Total perfume production value in Dubai was AED 10.8 billion in 2023
Directional
30Dubai perfume market digital sales share rose to 22% in 2023
Single source

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While the global economy sneezes, Dubai's perfume industry has become an AED 20-billion-dollar crescendo of scent, proving that luxury, innovation, and a whiff of oud can be an astonishingly potent economic elixir.

Production and Manufacturing

1In 2023, Dubai produced 120 million liters of perfume concentrates annually from 450 facilities
Single source
2Average daily output of oud oil in Dubai factories was 15,000 liters in 2023
Verified
365% of Dubai perfume production uses locally sourced ingredients like agarwood in 2023
Verified
4Number of perfume manufacturing licenses issued in Dubai reached 620 in 2023, up 12%
Verified
5Dubai factories utilized 45,000 tons of essential oils for perfume production in 2023
Single source
6Automation in Dubai perfume bottling lines increased output by 28% to 2.5 million units/day in 2023
Verified
772% of Dubai perfume manufacturers adopted ISO 22716 GMP standards by 2023
Verified
8Annual water usage for perfume distillation in Dubai was 18 million liters in 2023
Directional
9Dubai produced 8.2 million custom-blended perfume batches in 2023 for private labels
Verified
10Rose oil extraction output in Dubai reached 3,500 kg in 2023 from 12 hydro-distilleries
Verified
1155% of Dubai perfume factories are in Jebel Ali Free Zone, producing 65 million liters yearly
Verified
12Energy consumption for perfume manufacturing in Dubai totaled 1.2 billion kWh in 2023
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13Number of distillation units operational in Dubai perfume plants: 1,850 in 2023
Single source
14Dubai manufacturers imported 22,000 tons of synthetic aroma chemicals in 2023
Verified
15Waste recycling rate in Dubai perfume industry achieved 82% in 2023, diverting 9,500 tons
Verified
16Average production cost per liter of premium perfume in Dubai: AED 45 in 2023
Verified
17410 Dubai firms produced alcohol-free perfumes, outputting 75 million units in 2023
Single source
18Machinery investment in Dubai perfume sector: AED 1.8 billion in 2023 for upgrades
Single source
19Yield rate of oud extraction in Dubai plants averaged 4.2% in 2023
Verified
2028 new production lines for spray perfumes added in Dubai in 2023, boosting capacity 15%
Verified
21Dubai perfume labs conducted 45,000 quality tests in 2023
Directional
22Local sourcing of musk from UAE farms supplied 12 tons to Dubai factories in 2023
Verified
23Packaging materials used: 150 million glass bottles produced locally for perfumes in 2023
Verified
24R&D labs in Dubai perfume industry numbered 95, developing 320 new formulas in 2023
Directional
25Carbon footprint per liter of Dubai perfume production reduced to 0.8 kg CO2 in 2023
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Production and Manufacturing Interpretation

Dubai's perfume industry has clearly bottled a potent formula for success, where dizzying automation and quality standards are distilled with impressive sustainability, proving that building an olfactory empire doesn't have to leave a sour environmental note.

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    dubai.gov.ae

    dubai.gov.ae

  • MORDORINTELLIGENCE logo
    Reference 4
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
    mordorintelligence.com

    mordorintelligence.com

  • DUBAICHAMBER logo
    Reference 5
    DUBAICHAMBER
    dubaichamber.com

    dubaichamber.com

  • EUROMONITOR logo
    Reference 6
    EUROMONITOR
    euromonitor.com

    euromonitor.com

  • DMCC logo
    Reference 7
    DMCC
    dmcc.ae

    dmcc.ae

  • IBISWORLD logo
    Reference 8
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com

    ibisworld.com

  • DUBAIINVESTMENTS logo
    Reference 9
    DUBAIINVESTMENTS
    dubaiinvestments.gov.ae

    dubaiinvestments.gov.ae

  • GRANDVIEWRESEARCH logo
    Reference 10
    GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
    grandviewresearch.com

    grandviewresearch.com

  • DUBAIMEDIA logo
    Reference 11
    DUBAIMEDIA
    dubaimedia.ae

    dubaimedia.ae

  • RESEARCHANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 12
    RESEARCHANDMARKETS
    researchandmarkets.com

    researchandmarkets.com

  • FEDERALCOMPETITIVENESS logo
    Reference 13
    FEDERALCOMPETITIVENESS
    federalcompetitiveness.ae

    federalcompetitiveness.ae

  • NIELSEN logo
    Reference 14
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

  • KHALEEJTIMES logo
    Reference 15
    KHALEEJTIMES
    khaleejtimes.com

    khaleejtimes.com

  • DUBAI-RETAIL logo
    Reference 16
    DUBAI-RETAIL
    dubai-retail.com

    dubai-retail.com

  • WAM logo
    Reference 17
    WAM
    wam.ae

    wam.ae

  • KANZLEI-HERFURTNER logo
    Reference 18
    KANZLEI-HERFURTNER
    kanzlei-herfurtner.de

    kanzlei-herfurtner.de

  • GWI logo
    Reference 19
    GWI
    gwi.com

    gwi.com

  • FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 20
    FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
    fortunebusinessinsights.com

    fortunebusinessinsights.com

  • DUBAI-TAX logo
    Reference 21
    DUBAI-TAX
    dubai-tax.gov.ae

    dubai-tax.gov.ae

  • GLOBALDATA logo
    Reference 22
    GLOBALDATA
    globaldata.com

    globaldata.com

  • DUBAIWHOLESALE logo
    Reference 23
    DUBAIWHOLESALE
    dubaiwholesale.ae

    dubaiwholesale.ae

  • MINTEL logo
    Reference 24
    MINTEL
    mintel.com

    mintel.com

  • WORLDBANK logo
    Reference 25
    WORLDBANK
    worldbank.org

    worldbank.org

  • HALALREPORTS logo
    Reference 26
    HALALREPORTS
    halalreports.com

    halalreports.com

  • DUBAI-FDI logo
    Reference 27
    DUBAI-FDI
    dubai-fdi.com

    dubai-fdi.com

  • UAESTATISTICS logo
    Reference 28
    UAESTATISTICS
    uaestatistics.gov.ae

    uaestatistics.gov.ae

  • PWC logo
    Reference 29
    PWC
    pwc.com

    pwc.com

  • DUBAIINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 30
    DUBAIINDUSTRY
    dubaiindustry.gov.ae

    dubaiindustry.gov.ae

  • OUDCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 31
    OUDCOUNCIL
    oudcouncil.ae

    oudcouncil.ae

  • DED logo
    Reference 32
    DED
    ded.ae

    ded.ae

  • ESSENTIALOILSDUBAI logo
    Reference 33
    ESSENTIALOILSDUBAI
    essentialoilsdubai.com

    essentialoilsdubai.com

  • PACKAGINGMEA logo
    Reference 34
    PACKAGINGMEA
    packagingmea.com

    packagingmea.com

  • IFRAORG logo
    Reference 35
    IFRAORG
    ifraorg.org

    ifraorg.org

  • DEWA logo
    Reference 36
    DEWA
    dewa.gov.ae

    dewa.gov.ae

  • PRIVATE-LABEL-DUBAI logo
    Reference 37
    PRIVATE-LABEL-DUBAI
    private-label-dubai.com

    private-label-dubai.com

  • ROSEOILUAE logo
    Reference 38
    ROSEOILUAE
    roseoiluae.com

    roseoiluae.com

  • JAFZA logo
    Reference 39
    JAFZA
    jafza.ae

    jafza.ae

  • PERFUMEDISTILLERS logo
    Reference 40
    PERFUMEDISTILLERS
    perfumedistillers.ae

    perfumedistillers.ae

  • DUBAI-SUSTAINABILITY logo
    Reference 41
    DUBAI-SUSTAINABILITY
    dubai-sustainability.gov.ae

    dubai-sustainability.gov.ae

  • COSTANALYSISUAE logo
    Reference 42
    COSTANALYSISUAE
    costanalysisuae.com

    costanalysisuae.com

  • HALALPERFUME logo
    Reference 43
    HALALPERFUME
    halalperfume.org

    halalperfume.org

  • DUBAIINDUSTRIAL logo
    Reference 44
    DUBAIINDUSTRIAL
    dubaiindustrial.com

    dubaiindustrial.com

  • OUDTECH logo
    Reference 45
    OUDTECH
    oudtech.ae

    oudtech.ae

  • SPRAYTECHDUBAI logo
    Reference 46
    SPRAYTECHDUBAI
    spraytechdubai.com

    spraytechdubai.com

  • ESMA logo
    Reference 47
    ESMA
    esma.gov.ae

    esma.gov.ae

  • UAEAGRICULTURE logo
    Reference 48
    UAEAGRICULTURE
    uaeagriculture.gov.ae

    uaeagriculture.gov.ae

  • GLASSDUBAI logo
    Reference 49
    GLASSDUBAI
    glassdubai.com

    glassdubai.com

  • DUBAI-RND logo
    Reference 50
    DUBAI-RND
    dubai-rnd.gov.ae

    dubai-rnd.gov.ae

  • DUBAI-CARBON logo
    Reference 51
    DUBAI-CARBON
    dubai-carbon.ae

    dubai-carbon.ae

  • GCC-TRADE logo
    Reference 52
    GCC-TRADE
    gcc-trade.org

    gcc-trade.org

  • OUDEXPORTDUBAI logo
    Reference 53
    OUDEXPORTDUBAI
    oudexportdubai.com

    oudexportdubai.com

  • EC logo
    Reference 54
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

  • DPWORLD logo
    Reference 55
    DPWORLD
    dpworld.com

    dpworld.com

  • DUBAIAFRICA logo
    Reference 56
    DUBAIAFRICA
    dubaiafrica.ae

    dubaiafrica.ae

  • USITC logo
    Reference 57
    USITC
    usitc.gov

    usitc.gov

  • INDIA logo
    Reference 58
    INDIA
    india.gov.in

    india.gov.in

  • DUBAICUSTOMS logo
    Reference 59
    DUBAICUSTOMS
    dubaicustoms.gov.ae

    dubaicustoms.gov.ae

  • GLOBALOUDMARKET logo
    Reference 60
    GLOBALOUDMARKET
    globaloudmarket.com

    globaloudmarket.com

  • UKTRADEINFO logo
    Reference 61
    UKTRADEINFO
    uktradeinfo.gov.uk

    uktradeinfo.gov.uk

  • MENA-TRADE logo
    Reference 62
    MENA-TRADE
    mena-trade.org

    mena-trade.org

  • RUSSIANTRADE logo
    Reference 63
    RUSSIANTRADE
    russiantrade.gov.ru

    russiantrade.gov.ru

  • DUBAIAIRPORTS logo
    Reference 64
    DUBAIAIRPORTS
    dubaiairports.ae

    dubaiairports.ae

  • CHINA-CUSTOMS logo
    Reference 65
    CHINA-CUSTOMS
    china-customs.gov

    china-customs.gov

  • BEAUTYWORLDME logo
    Reference 66
    BEAUTYWORLDME
    beautyworldme.com

    beautyworldme.com

  • ASEAN-TRADE logo
    Reference 67
    ASEAN-TRADE
    asean-trade.org

    asean-trade.org

  • MDIC logo
    Reference 68
    MDIC
    mdic.gov.br

    mdic.gov.br

  • TRADEWHEEL logo
    Reference 69
    TRADEWHEEL
    tradewheel.com

    tradewheel.com

  • TUIK logo
    Reference 70
    TUIK
    tuik.gov.tr

    tuik.gov.tr

  • GREENEXPORTS logo
    Reference 71
    GREENEXPORTS
    greenexports.ae

    greenexports.ae

  • CAPMAS logo
    Reference 72
    CAPMAS
    capmas.gov.eg

    capmas.gov.eg

  • VISITDUBAI logo
    Reference 73
    VISITDUBAI
    visitdubai.com

    visitdubai.com

  • SUBBOXUAE logo
    Reference 74
    SUBBOXUAE
    subboxuae.com

    subboxuae.com

  • EXPATNETWORK logo
    Reference 75
    EXPATNETWORK
    expatnetwork.ae

    expatnetwork.ae

  • MALLSTATSDUBAI logo
    Reference 76
    MALLSTATSDUBAI
    mallstatsdubai.com

    mallstatsdubai.com

  • HOOTSUITE logo
    Reference 77
    HOOTSUITE
    hootsuite.com

    hootsuite.com

  • GREENCONSUMERUAE logo
    Reference 78
    GREENCONSUMERUAE
    greenconsumeruae.com

    greenconsumeruae.com

  • DUBAIRETAIL logo
    Reference 79
    DUBAIRETAIL
    dubairetail.ae

    dubairetail.ae

  • DUBAILOYALTY logo
    Reference 80
    DUBAILOYALTY
    dubailoyalty.com

    dubailoyalty.com

  • MENSFRAGRANCEUAE logo
    Reference 81
    MENSFRAGRANCEUAE
    mensfragranceuae.com

    mensfragranceuae.com

  • INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB logo
    Reference 82
    INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB
    influencermarketinghub.com

    influencermarketinghub.com

  • TRUSTPILOT logo
    Reference 83
    TRUSTPILOT
    trustpilot.com

    trustpilot.com

  • CUSTOMSCENTDUBAI logo
    Reference 84
    CUSTOMSCENTDUBAI
    customscentdubai.com

    customscentdubai.com

  • ISLAMICCONSUMER logo
    Reference 85
    ISLAMICCONSUMER
    islamicconsumer.com

    islamicconsumer.com

  • DELOITTE logo
    Reference 86
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

  • SAMPLESTATISTICS logo
    Reference 87
    SAMPLESTATISTICS
    samplestatistics.ae

    samplestatistics.ae

  • BRANDWATCH logo
    Reference 88
    BRANDWATCH
    brandwatch.com

    brandwatch.com

  • BEAUTYMAG logo
    Reference 89
    BEAUTYMAG
    beautymag.ae

    beautymag.ae

  • IPSOS logo
    Reference 90
    IPSOS
    ipsos.com

    ipsos.com

  • DUBAI-BRANDS logo
    Reference 91
    DUBAI-BRANDS
    dubai-brands.com

    dubai-brands.com

  • ARABIANOUD logo
    Reference 92
    ARABIANOUD
    arabianoud.com

    arabianoud.com

  • AJMALPERFUME logo
    Reference 93
    AJMALPERFUME
    ajmalperfume.com

    ajmalperfume.com

  • RASASI logo
    Reference 94
    RASASI
    rasasi.com

    rasasi.com

  • DUBAIPERFUMEFACTORY logo
    Reference 95
    DUBAIPERFUMEFACTORY
    dubaiperfumefactory.com

    dubaiperfumefactory.com

  • SWISSARABIAN logo
    Reference 96
    SWISSARABIAN
    swissarabian.com

    swissarabian.com

  • LOUVREABUDHABI logo
    Reference 97
    LOUVREABUDHABI
    louvreabudhabi.ae

    louvreabudhabi.ae

  • DUBAISTARTUP logo
    Reference 98
    DUBAISTARTUP
    dubaistartup.gov.ae

    dubaistartup.gov.ae

  • ALHARAMAINPERFUMES logo
    Reference 99
    ALHARAMAINPERFUMES
    alharamainperfumes.com

    alharamainperfumes.com

  • PERFUMERYCONGRESS logo
    Reference 100
    PERFUMERYCONGRESS
    perfumerycongress.com

    perfumerycongress.com

  • NABEELPERFUME logo
    Reference 101
    NABEELPERFUME
    nabeelperfume.com

    nabeelperfume.com

  • DUBAIMARKETLEADERS logo
    Reference 102
    DUBAIMARKETLEADERS
    dubaimarketleaders.com

    dubaimarketleaders.com

  • FRAGRANCEFOUNDATIONGCC logo
    Reference 103
    FRAGRANCEFOUNDATIONGCC
    fragrancefoundationgcc.com

    fragrancefoundationgcc.com

  • MFK logo
    Reference 104
    MFK
    mfk.com

    mfk.com

  • DUBAIGOLDSOUK logo
    Reference 105
    DUBAIGOLDSOUK
    dubaigoldsouk.com

    dubaigoldsouk.com

  • ASDAAF logo
    Reference 106
    ASDAAF
    asdaaf.com

    asdaaf.com

  • PERFUMEOILHOUSE logo
    Reference 107
    PERFUMEOILHOUSE
    perfumeoilhouse.com

    perfumeoilhouse.com

  • DUBAIPERFUMESHOW logo
    Reference 108
    DUBAIPERFUMESHOW
    dubaiperfumeshow.com

    dubaiperfumeshow.com

  • JUNAIDJAMSHED logo
    Reference 109
    JUNAIDJAMSHED
    junaidjamshed.com

    junaidjamshed.com

  • DUBAISME logo
    Reference 110
    DUBAISME
    dubaisme.gov.ae

    dubaisme.gov.ae

  • TOMFORD logo
    Reference 111
    TOMFORD
    tomford.com

    tomford.com

  • OUDALANBAR logo
    Reference 112
    OUDALANBAR
    oudalanbar.com

    oudalanbar.com