Best Travel and Hospitality Companies in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The 113 best Travel and Hospitality companies in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Flydubai.
Ranked: Best Travel and Hospitality companies in Dubai
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flydubai Provider of affordable air travel and related services | $500M | 79 mo ago | Funding Raised | Ghaith Ghaith CEO | 2008 | SkolengoApple iCloud MailNode.js+32 | 1 job opening · 1 internship · 3 expansions |
| 2 | Sunset Hospitality Group Operator of standalone hotel | $35M | 14 mo ago | Series C | Serge Dfouni Co-Founder | 2011 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+15 | 1 job opening · 1 award |
| 3 | Qstay Operator of hotels | $11M | 24 mo ago | Seed | Artur Khayrullin Founder | 2020 | — | — |
| 4 | Maison Privee Operator of hotel | $4M | 96 mo ago | Series A | Paul Mallee Co-Founder & MD | 2017 | WixSentryBootstrap+21 | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 5 | Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services | — | 12 mo ago | Funding Raised | Firoz Tarapore CEO | 1985 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+25 | 1 partnership |
| 6 | Fairmont Chains providing luxury accommodations, dining, and event hosting services | — | 66 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1907 | Cart FunctionalityAdobe Experience ManagerApple iCloud Mail+12 | 2 awards |
| 7 | Travelini Dubai-based travel agency | — | 96 mo ago | Deadpooled | Justina Justina Founder & CEO | 2018 | — | — |
| 8 | Aerotask Provider of aircraft leasing and consulting services for aviation industry | — | — | Acquired | Philip Mathews CEO | 2018 | — | — |
Top 7 Travel and Hospitality companies in Dubai
#1
Series C · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2011$35Mraised▾
Operator of standalone hotel
- Apr 2025Series C$28.7M
- Oct 2022Series C$35M
#2
Seed · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2020$11.1Mraised▾
Operator of a virtual hospitality platform intended to offer luxury properties for vacation. The company's platform provides rentals that combine the service and convenience of a premium hotel with the privacy and comfort of a home that is backed by premium standards and supported with extensive services, including free access to the facilities of the best 5-star beach resorts, enabling tourists to experience a great and memorable stay through technology and design.
- Jun 2024Seed$4.6M
- Jun 2024Conventional Debt—
- Jul 2022Conventional Debt—
- Jul 2022Seed$6.5M
#3
Funding Raised · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2008 · 5300 employees$500Mraised▾
Provider of affordable air travel and related services. This company offers booking and management of flights, including add-ons such as baggage, meals, and seat selection. They also provide access to business class upgrades, online check-in, and various additional services like hotel and car rentals. The company operates a loyalty program and offers cargo services. Their services encompass various aspects of air travel planning and execution, aiming for a cost-effective and convenient experience for passengers. They also offer holiday packages combining flights and hotels.
- Nov 2019Conventional Debt$500M
#4
Series A · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2017 · 85 employees$4Mraised▾
Operator of hotel
- 2018Series A$4M
#5
Funding Raised · Dubai, Dubai · founded 1985 · 241 employees—raised▾
Provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services
#6
Acquired · Dubai, Dubai · founded 1907 · 546 employees—raised▾
Chains providing luxury accommodations, dining, and event hosting services. The company offers hotel stays, restaurants, bars, cafes, and breakfast options. It provides venues for meetings, conferences, weddings, and social events. The company also offers experiences such as wellness, skiing, and golf.
#7
Deadpooled · Dubai, Dubai · founded 2018—raised▾
Developer of a digital travel platform designed to provide seamless travel experiences. The company's platform offers travel inspiration and all kinds of assistance in planning and booking travels, enabling users to enjoy traveling in a hassle-free and convenient manner.
- 2018Seed—
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