About
About
About
BRIDGING CULTURES, UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES
Your Gateway to Gulf´s Success
About
Our Story,
Our Journey
Innovation in Action:
Our Mission Revealed
After several years living and working in the region, José Diego Manzanera established Gulf Business Consulting in the United Arab Emirates in 2011. The firm, a business and investment advisory, was born from the founder's passion to empower international companies to harness the immense potential of the Middle East.
The firm recognizes that success in this dynamic region requires more than market entry; it demands a deep understanding of its unique business culture. As a result, Gulf Business Consulting has built a solid reputation as a trusted strategic partner. Today, we stand as a leading consultancy for companies across diverse sectors and countries seeking to thrive in the Gulf Region.
METRICS
Clients
Clients
clients & global partners.
clients & global partners.
Projects
Projects
tailored projects delivered.
tailored projects delivered.
experience
experience
of market expertise.
of market expertise.
awards
awards
recognized for excellence.
recognized for excellence.
work
work
+ hours driving growth.
+ hours driving growth.
Team
Team
experts blending local and global insight.
experts blending local and global insight.
TESTIMONIALS
We have found Gulf Business Consulting team to be well connected, positive minded, business focused and a pleasure to work with. They have been instrumental in introducing us to the right partners and representing both sides to the highest standards.”
Keith Flanagan
Al Ghurair Retail
ICEX and the Leading Brands of Spain Forum commissioned Gulf Business Consulting to organize the Fashion Show & Networking Event at the Spain Pavilion during EXPO Dubai 2022. The firm delivered beyond expectations, bringing top GCC retail decision-makers and executing the event flawlessly across logistics, entertainment, and media. A trusted partner we look forward to collaborating with again.
Andrés Salinero
Embassy of Spain in the UAE
By being so long in the market and with a constant growth, Gulf Business Consulting has proved itself as experts and professionals, as well the experience they have gained is unique and invaluable. I wish Gulf Business Consulting to keep the pace of the growth, even more satisfied, returning and successful clients and ambitiousness to keep up with HH Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of ‘UAE Strategy for the Future’.
Inga Ulmane
LIAA
I would like to express my appreciation for the valuable support that Gulf Business Consulting has provided the Embassy of Mexico in the UAE, thanks to its extensive experience several Mexican companies have successfully established themselves in the Emirati market.
H.E. Francisco Alonso Escobar
Ambassador of Mexico in the UAE
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) partnered with Gulf Business Consulting to support our Trade Missions in the Middle East. Their work has been instrumental in helping Portuguese companies succeed and in enabling CCIP to deliver the tailored agendas our members expect. Gulf Business Consulting consistently secures the right contacts and provides reliable, high-quality support, making them a trusted partner for CCIP in the GCC region.
Pedro Magalhaes
Portugal Chamber of Commerce and Industry
We have found Gulf Business Consulting team to be well connected, positive minded, business focused and a pleasure to work with. They have been instrumental in introducing us to the right partners and representing both sides to the highest standards.”
Keith Flanagan
Al Ghurair Retail
ICEX and the Leading Brands of Spain Forum commissioned Gulf Business Consulting to organize the Fashion Show & Networking Event at the Spain Pavilion during EXPO Dubai 2022. The firm delivered beyond expectations, bringing top GCC retail decision-makers and executing the event flawlessly across logistics, entertainment, and media. A trusted partner we look forward to collaborating with again.
Andrés Salinero
Embassy of Spain in the UAE
By being so long in the market and with a constant growth, Gulf Business Consulting has proved itself as experts and professionals, as well the experience they have gained is unique and invaluable. I wish Gulf Business Consulting to keep the pace of the growth, even more satisfied, returning and successful clients and ambitiousness to keep up with HH Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of ‘UAE Strategy for the Future’.
Inga Ulmane
LIAA
I would like to express my appreciation for the valuable support that Gulf Business Consulting has provided the Embassy of Mexico in the UAE, thanks to its extensive experience several Mexican companies have successfully established themselves in the Emirati market.
H.E. Francisco Alonso Escobar
Ambassador of Mexico in the UAE
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) partnered with Gulf Business Consulting to support our Trade Missions in the Middle East. Their work has been instrumental in helping Portuguese companies succeed and in enabling CCIP to deliver the tailored agendas our members expect. Gulf Business Consulting consistently secures the right contacts and provides reliable, high-quality support, making them a trusted partner for CCIP in the GCC region.
Pedro Magalhaes
Portugal Chamber of Commerce and Industry
We have found Gulf Business Consulting team to be well connected, positive minded, business focused and a pleasure to work with. They have been instrumental in introducing us to the right partners and representing both sides to the highest standards.”
Keith Flanagan
Al Ghurair Retail
ICEX and the Leading Brands of Spain Forum commissioned Gulf Business Consulting to organize the Fashion Show & Networking Event at the Spain Pavilion during EXPO Dubai 2022. The firm delivered beyond expectations, bringing top GCC retail decision-makers and executing the event flawlessly across logistics, entertainment, and media. A trusted partner we look forward to collaborating with again.
Andrés Salinero
Embassy of Spain in the UAE
By being so long in the market and with a constant growth, Gulf Business Consulting has proved itself as experts and professionals, as well the experience they have gained is unique and invaluable. I wish Gulf Business Consulting to keep the pace of the growth, even more satisfied, returning and successful clients and ambitiousness to keep up with HH Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of ‘UAE Strategy for the Future’.
Inga Ulmane
LIAA
I would like to express my appreciation for the valuable support that Gulf Business Consulting has provided the Embassy of Mexico in the UAE, thanks to its extensive experience several Mexican companies have successfully established themselves in the Emirati market.
H.E. Francisco Alonso Escobar
Ambassador of Mexico in the UAE
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) partnered with Gulf Business Consulting to support our Trade Missions in the Middle East. Their work has been instrumental in helping Portuguese companies succeed and in enabling CCIP to deliver the tailored agendas our members expect. Gulf Business Consulting consistently secures the right contacts and provides reliable, high-quality support, making them a trusted partner for CCIP in the GCC region.
Pedro Magalhaes
Portugal Chamber of Commerce and Industry
We have found Gulf Business Consulting team to be well connected, positive minded, business focused and a pleasure to work with. They have been instrumental in introducing us to the right partners and representing both sides to the highest standards.”
Keith Flanagan
Al Ghurair Retail
I know Gulf Business Consulting since I arrived in Dubai in 2015 and I can give the best references of him and of his company, Gulf Business Consulting. This has allowed him to help several companies of various sectors to enter the market, all those companies sharing a common feature: a high added value in their sectors. We have collaborated professionally on several occasions and I can assure that he considers quality and a well-done job a top priority.
Erik Rovina
Embassy of Spain in the UAE
By being so long in the market and with a constant growth, Gulf Business Consulting has proved itself as experts and professionals, as well the experience they have gained is unique and invaluable. I wish Gulf Business Consulting to keep the pace of the growth, even more satisfied, returning and successful clients and ambitiousness to keep up with HH Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of ‘UAE Strategy for the Future’.
Inga Ulmane
LIAA
I would like to express my appreciation for the valuable support that Gulf Business Consulting has provided the Embassy of Mexico in the UAE, thanks to its extensive experience several Mexican companies have successfully established themselves in the Emirati market.
H.E. Francisco Alonso Escobar
Ambassador of Mexico in the UAE
We have found Gulf Business Consulting team to be well connected, positive minded, business focused and a pleasure to work with. They have been instrumental in introducing us to the right partners and representing both sides to the highest standards.”
Keith Flanagan
Al Ghurair Retail
I know Gulf Business Consulting since I arrived in Dubai in 2015 and I can give the best references of him and of his company, Gulf Business Consulting. This has allowed him to help several companies of various sectors to enter the market, all those companies sharing a common feature: a high added value in their sectors. We have collaborated professionally on several occasions and I can assure that he considers quality and a well-done job a top priority.
Erik Rovina
Embassy of Spain in the UAE
By being so long in the market and with a constant growth, Gulf Business Consulting has proved itself as experts and professionals, as well the experience they have gained is unique and invaluable. I wish Gulf Business Consulting to keep the pace of the growth, even more satisfied, returning and successful clients and ambitiousness to keep up with HH Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of ‘UAE Strategy for the Future’.
Inga Ulmane
LIAA
I would like to express my appreciation for the valuable support that Gulf Business Consulting has provided the Embassy of Mexico in the UAE, thanks to its extensive experience several Mexican companies have successfully established themselves in the Emirati market.
H.E. Francisco Alonso Escobar
Ambassador of Mexico in the UAE
We have found Gulf Business Consulting team to be well connected, positive minded, business focused and a pleasure to work with. They have been instrumental in introducing us to the right partners and representing both sides to the highest standards.”
Keith Flanagan
Al Ghurair Retail
I know Gulf Business Consulting since I arrived in Dubai in 2015 and I can give the best references of him and of his company, Gulf Business Consulting. This has allowed him to help several companies of various sectors to enter the market, all those companies sharing a common feature: a high added value in their sectors. We have collaborated professionally on several occasions and I can assure that he considers quality and a well-done job a top priority.
Erik Rovina
Embassy of Spain in the UAE
By being so long in the market and with a constant growth, Gulf Business Consulting has proved itself as experts and professionals, as well the experience they have gained is unique and invaluable. I wish Gulf Business Consulting to keep the pace of the growth, even more satisfied, returning and successful clients and ambitiousness to keep up with HH Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of ‘UAE Strategy for the Future’.
Inga Ulmane
LIAA
I would like to express my appreciation for the valuable support that Gulf Business Consulting has provided the Embassy of Mexico in the UAE, thanks to its extensive experience several Mexican companies have successfully established themselves in the Emirati market.
H.E. Francisco Alonso Escobar
Ambassador of Mexico in the UAE