The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is a leading commercial center serving the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, with a significant portion of its import volume ultimately being re-exported. Dubai in particular plays a central role as a regional trade, logistics, and tourism hub.

Good quality products from Canada can service the massive F&B sectors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Dubai leads in the world's highest hotel occupancy rates. The home of Burj - Al - Arab and Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building), the Palms, the Dubai Frame are some of the architectural marvels it boosts and is a driving force of the tourism sector in Dubai alone.

With $407.52 billion (nominal) GDP in 2017, imports account for almost $246.9 billion. India being its major partner, their other major import products include machinery, transport equipments , chemicals and food.