Dubai Association Centre is one of the unique initiatives taken by the government of Dubai to aid in the establishment of local, regional, and global non-profit, non-political and non-religious professional associations and trade bodies in the Emirate of Dubai. The Dubai government entities running the Dubai Association Centre are:
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Responsible for licensing
- Dubai World Trade Centre – Offering office rental packages and services at competitive rates at Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Rashid Tower
- Dubai Convention & Events Bureau (part of Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing) – Assisting associations with their meetings and events management