A new study by Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City, in partnership with Monstarlab, values the global digital creative economy at AED27 trillion ($7.3 trillion), highlighting Dubai’s role as a key player in this rapidly growing sector. The “Digital Creative Economy 2024” white paper outlines opportunities driven by emerging technologies such as AI, Web3, and virtual reality, while showcasing Dubai’s ambitions to lead in the global creative landscape.
The study, based on feedback from over 20 industry leaders and surveys from 400 design and media professionals, emphasizes the significant growth of the digital creative economy, which is expected to grow 11% annually and reach its full potential by 2030. Dubai ranks first globally for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in cultural and creative industries, further solidifying its role as a global capital for creative innovation.
Industry leaders, including Majed Al Suwaidi of Dubai Media City and Khadija Al Bastaki of d3, highlighted the critical role of strategic support and advanced technologies in shaping the future of the creative sector, positioning Dubai to foster next-generation creative talent and innovation.
As AI and emerging technologies reshape content creation, Dubai’s continued investment in infrastructure, innovation, and pro-business policies is setting the stage for future global leadership in the creative economy.
