Preston Trading founder champions sustainable business and community development as Dubai records one of its strongest summers.
Dubai, UAE – Mid-September 2025
Arif Patel, founder of Preston Trading, has praised Dubai’s exceptional summer performance while emphasising the need to balance economic growth with social responsibility. With Dubai’s economy showing renewed strength across trade, tourism and finance, Patel says now is the time for businesses to embed community-driven values into their growth strategies.
Building Businesses with Purpose
Patel has long advocated for integrating sustainability and social impact into commercial models. Through Arif Patels, he has led investments that combine financial performance with long-term benefits for people and communities, supporting projects that prioritise skills development, employment creation and environmental responsibility.
“Dubai’s economic momentum is impressive, but its long-term success will depend on how businesses choose to grow,” says Arif Patel. “We have a responsibility to ensure our success strengthens the communities around us.”
Supporting Businesses to Scale Responsibly
Patel is also known for helping ambitious businesses expand into Dubai and international markets. Through Arif Patel UK, he collaborates with partners in the UK, Europe and Asia to build scalable growth strategies rooted in ethical governance and operational resilience.
“Our aim is to help companies grow in ways that benefit both their shareholders and the wider economy,” Patel explains. “Dubai offers extraordinary opportunities, and we want businesses to thrive here for the long term.”
Dubai Maintains a Positive Economic Outlook
Dubai’s non-oil sectors are thriving, with finance and insurance growing 5.9 percent year-on-year in early 2025 and contributing over 13 percent of GDP. Tourism has surged as well, with 9.88 million international overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, exceeding the total for all of 2024.
According to the World Bank, the UAE economy is expected to grow by 4.6 percent in 2025, driven by trade, logistics, and financial services, while maintaining one of the region’s most stable macroeconomic environments.
About Arif Patel and Preston Trading
Arif Patel is the Dubai-based founder of Preston Trading, recognised for combining commercial leadership with philanthropy and social impact. He continues to invest in projects that support skills development, sustainable business practices and community growth while helping companies expand internationally. For more on his responsible investment work, visit arifpatels.ae
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