Dubai’s government has revealed plans to expand its main financial district, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), in a project valued at more than $27 billion. The new area, called the Zabeel District, will be built in phases through 2040 to offer office, residential, retail and hospitality space as well as services for innovation and education. The expansion is expected to host tens of thousands of workers and accommodate over 42,000 companies, making the hub bigger and more attractive to global firms. Leaders say this move strengthens Dubai’s role as an international financial centre.