(Dubai Culture) Dubai has maintained its first place as the world’s leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) in the cultural and creative industries (CCI), topping the Financial Times’ fDi Markets ranking for the third consecutive year. The 2024 report, which assessed 233 cities under the ‘Creative Industries Cluster’ classification, placed Dubai ahead of global hubs such as London and Singapore. During the year, the emirate attracted 971 CCI projects an 8% increase from 2023 bringing in AED 18.86 billion in capital inflows, up nearly 60% from 2023, and generating 23,517 new jobs, a 9% year-on-year rise. All major CCI subsectors

The internationally celebrated “The Messi Experience - A Dream Come True” comes to Dubai and for a limited-time only, marking one of the most anticipated stops on the 2025 world tour. Following successful premieres in cities like Buenos Aires, Miami, Los Angeles, and Sao Paulo, this awe-inspiring exhibition invites football lovers and families across the UAE and the region to step inside the world of one of the most influential athletes of all time. Hosted in a city known for innovation, ambition, and global culture, The Messi Experience will offer an interactive and multisensory journey through the defining moments of Leo