{
  "id": 19392185,
  "title": "Dubai’s booming business of storing other people’s stuff",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/dubais-booming-business-of-storing-other-peoples-stuff",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/dubais-booming-business-of-storing-other-peoples-stuff-1.500741205"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's storage industry has been experiencing significant growth, driven by a combination of factors including the city's booming business environment, changing lifestyles, and technological advancements. At the forefront of this industry is Storage.ae, a privately owned company that has expanded its customer base by 35% in the past year and its storage capacity by 28%.\n\nThe company's owner and CEO, Malek Barghout, attributes this growth to a shift in consumer expectations and the evolution of the storage business from a temporary solution for households into a regular operating expense for businesses. While households still make up 60% of Storage.ae's customers, businesses now account for 40% of its clientele, using its facilities to store merchandise, stock, archives, office furniture, and equipment.\n\nWhat sets Storage.ae apart is its innovative approach to storage. Unlike traditional self-storage models, the company offers collection and delivery services, as well as a digital inventory system that allows customers to manage their belongings remotely. This convenience-oriented approach has made Storage.ae a preferred choice for both households and businesses seeking additional space without committing to larger commercial premises.\n\nBarghout emphasizes that the company's growth is supported by Dubai's favorable regulatory environment, which has reduced licensing costs by over 75%. This supportive government policy, along with the city's reputation for providing opportunities to entrepreneurs, has played a crucial role in Storage.ae's success. The company's growth also highlights a broader trend in Dubai, where services are increasingly tailored to the needs of a mobile expatriate workforce and frequent residential moves.",
  "summary": "It may not be the most glamorous business in Dubai, but storing other people’s furniture, household belongings and office equipment is proving to be a promising opportunity. Storage.ae , a Dubai-based storage company, has increased its customer base by 35 per cent over the past 12 months, even as regional conflict and economic uncertainty test businesses across the region, according to its owner…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}