Through Preston Trading, Arif Patel drives strategic growth in energy and investment while supporting businesses across the region.

Dubai, UAE – Mid-September 2025

Arif Patel, founder of Preston Trading, has praised Dubai’s exceptional summer performance and pointed to rising opportunities in energy and investment as the city heads into the final quarter of the year. While summer is traditionally seen as a quieter period for business, Patel notes that 2025 has been a turning point, showing unprecedented activity and resilience.

Energy and Investment Are Driving Forces

Patel explains that Dubai’s continued economic diversification has allowed it to maintain steady momentum despite global uncertainty. Energy and industrial sectors have been key pillars. According to the World Bank, the UAE economy is projected to grow 4.6 percent in 2025 and 4.9 percent in 2026, supported by strong investment flows into oil, gas, and related industries.

Through Arif Patels, Patel has been involved in strategic ventures that align with these trends, helping build industrial capacity and supporting projects that underpin the UAE’s long-term energy security.

“Energy remains a backbone of the UAE economy,” says Arif Patel. “Our goal is to ensure our investments deliver both commercial success and long-term sustainability for the market.”

Championing Business Growth and International Partnerships

Beyond energy, Patel is recognised as a key figure in nurturing business growth and supporting enterprises entering Dubai and international markets.

Through Arif Patel UK, he works with partners in Europe and Asia to develop strategies for market entry, financing, and operational growth. Patel says these collaborations are vital for sustaining Dubai’s momentum as a global business hub.

“Dubai has become one of the most attractive destinations for ambitious companies,” he explains. “Our role is to help them build strong foundations, scale efficiently, and integrate into the region’s fast-moving economy.”

Dubai Economy Maintains Strong Outlook

The UAE’s broader economic fundamentals remain positive. The country’s non-oil trade reached AED 3 trillion in 2024, while finance and insurance grew 5.9 percent year-on-year in early 2025, reflecting growing confidence from global investors.

Dubai also welcomed 9.88 million international visitors in the first half of 2025, surpassing its total for all of 2024, which underscores its strength as a diversified economy.

About Arif Patel and Preston Trading

Arif Patel is the Dubai-based founder of Preston Trading, a company with investments spanning energy, trade, and strategic international partnerships. He is recognised for driving growth through innovation and long-term planning, while supporting the expansion of other businesses across the UAE and beyond.

For more on his energy and investment work, visit arifpatels.ae
For more on his international business partnerships, visit arifpateluk.ae