Dubai Career Diary

Morocco is gearing up to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and its plans to welcome 25 million tourists and construct the world’s largest stadium by 2030 present a multi-billion dollar opportunity for Dubai’s hospitality, construction, and real estate sectors.

A Strategic Partnership
The deepening hospitality and tourism partnership between Morocco and the UAE builds on decades of close fraternal ties between the two nations. With over $50 billion in investments lined up for World Cup-related projects, including infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and tourism developments, Dubai’s expertise is crucial to achieving Morocco’s transformational vision.

A Win-Win Situation
Dubai’s proven track record in delivering world-class hospitality, real estate, and infrastructure projects makes it the ideal partner for Morocco. The North African nation is leaning on Dubai’s expertise to construct mega-developments like the world’s largest stadium planned for the Ben Slimane region near Casablanca.

Trade Collaboration
The Dubai Chambers trade mission to Morocco saw four memorandums of understanding signed with key Moroccan organizations to facilitate cooperation between business communities in both markets across sectors like renewable energy, digital technology, and tourism/hospitality infrastructure.

Unlocking Opportunities
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in football will also be hosted in Morocco next year, and Dubai’s expertise is key to achieving its transformational vision. Strong interest has been shown in promoting collaboration in the travel, hospitality, and real estate industries, with exciting opportunities existing for building stadiums, hotels, and other properties.

A Bright Future Ahead
With high anticipation of Dubai’s investment into Morocco’s World Cup plans, the goal is to draw in businesses that are experts in infrastructure and event planning. The deepening hospitality and tourism partnership builds on decades of close fraternal ties between Morocco and the UAE, with the Emirates already Morocco’s largest Arab investor at over $30 billion – a figure expected to double following major agreements signed in late 2023.