DMCC and Ellington Properties Break Ground on Award-Winning Mercer House in Uptown Dubai

The mixed-use development will comprise two elegant towers rising 34 and 41 storeys, featuring a range of premium property types designed to suit diverse lifestyles, including studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as luxurious penthouses.

Mercer House is located at the heart of the Uptown Dubai masterplan and will play a key role in reinforcing its reputation as a global business and lifestyle destination. Developed by Ellington Properties in collaboration with DMCC, the project combines DMCC’s strategic vision for urban development with Ellington’s signature approach to design-led, lifestyle-focused living. The development aligns with DMCC’s strategic mission to attract leading international businesses and top talent to Dubai not only through world-class commercial infrastructure, but also by creating exceptional residential environments designed for modern, connected living.

Crypto Tower to offer 150,000 square feet of leasable space including nine office floors and dedicated floors for blockchain incubators, VC and investment firms, and AI innovation

Tower to set new standard for real estate and tenant management with use of blockchain, on-chain voting and smart contracts, reinforcing Dubai’s position as leading hub for Web3

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DMCC Welcomes Over 1,100 Companies in H1 2025, Crosses 700 Crypto Members, Supported by Overseas Markets, Ecosystem Investment and Real Estate Expansion

DMCC Crypto Centre surpasses 700 companies with 38% YoY growth, bringing total tech companies in DMCC to over 3,300

Growth was fuelled by strong demand from key overseas markets such as China, Türkiye and the United Kingdom, new licensing options, and expanded commercial reach in Asia. Strategic investment in DMCC’s sector-specific ecosystems and real estate portfolio – as part of its 10-year growth strategy – also played a key role in driving momentum. Meanwhile, the expansion of DMCC’s flagship districts of Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) and Uptown Dubai continued at pace, marked by major groundbreakings and new F&B openings.

DMCC is introducing an important administrative update for its member companies.
Effective 02 January 2025, all newly registered companies with DMCC will adopt the suffix “FZCO” (or “FZ Branch” for branch establishments) instead of “DMCC”. This is designed to align DMCC member companies’ suffix with other UAE-based free zones. For Existing companies registered before 02 January 2025; DMCC will issue a Suffix Change Certificate for each member company.