W H Y D U B A I?
UAE dental devices market is currently estimated to be worth USD 0.113 billion for the year 2014 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.62 % for the duration 2016-2021.
Some of the factors driving the growth of the market are:
Increased dental and global tourism in developing nations Rising demand for cosmetic surgery Rising geriatric population Global economic growth Increasing number of dental clinics and practitioners providing large-level dental care services Low penetration rate for dental implants, which enables dental implants to be cost-effective to the end user
As of 2013, Dubai was the 7th most visited city of the world based on air traffic and the fastest growing, increasing by a 10.7 % rate. Dubai is expected to accommodate over 15 million tourists by 2015. The emirate is also the most populous of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai has been called the " shopping capital of the Middle East ". Dubai alone has more than 70 shopping centers, including the world ' s largest shopping center, Dubai Mall. Dubai is also known for the traditional souk districts located on either side of its creek. Traditionally, dhows from East Asia, China, Sri Lanka, and India would discharge their cargo and the goods would be bargained over in the souks adjacent to the docks. Dubai Creek played a vital role in sustaining the life of the community in the city and was the resource which originally drove the economic boom in Dubai. As of September 2013, Dubai creek has been proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many boutiques and jewellery stores are also found in the city. Dubai is also referred to as " the City of Gold " as the Gold Souk in Deira houses nearly 250 gold retail shops.