
Dubai's Startup Ecosystem Is Producing More Consumer Apps Than Ever
Dubai is producing a growing number of successful consumer technology companies, from Careem and Dubizzle to Property Finder and Portl.
21 Jun 2026/5 min read
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Dubai is producing a growing number of successful consumer technology companies, from Careem and Dubizzle to Property Finder and Portl.

Dubai-founded startup Portl has surpassed 100,000 downloads as it expands its social discovery platform across hospitality and entertainment markets.