Memberships

Joining the ABC


Why join?

Whether you are a company looking to build your brand awareness and business generation, or an individual looking to build your network, by the joining the Australian Business Council Dubai you will gain access to an engaged, dynamic and friendly community.

  • Business networking opportunities with contacts from over 50 industry sectors
  • Australian community networking opportunities
  • Assistance with links to key industry and government bodies in the UAE and GCC
  • Representing the views and interests of members to government departments and other organisations in the UAE
  • Trade and Business forums
  • Engaging Calendar of Business and Social events
  • Online Membership Directory
  • Access to the 'John Dory' e-newsletters
  • The opportunity to contribute business related articles within the 'John Dory'
  • The opportunity to distribute your message to the ABCD members and community at subsidized price
  • Member Benefits, discounts including specific fares on the Emirates network


Who can join?

The ABC offers a range of individual and corporate categories of membership to the business community in Dubai. To apply for membership, you need to be eligible on at least 1 of the following categories:

  • Australian citizens and their partners
  • Alumni of Australian universities in the UAE
  • Australian citizens who do not reside in the UAE
  • Local branch of an Australian company
  • An agent of an Australian company
  • Companies who have business relationships with Australia
  • Companies or individuals who are looking to market their goods and services to the Australian community in Dubai.
  • Corporate Large
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    6
    Package price
    د.إ3,200

    Corporate Large (30 employees or more)


    The Australian Business Council (ABC) Large Corporate membership is designed for companies that have over 30 employees. All Large Corporate Members receive a dedicated board member as part of their membership to ensure they are connected throughout the Australian community. The membership includes exclusive access to roundtable events with ABC partners plus direct marketing opportunities to the ABC community.


    Please see a full list of benefits below

    • 6 x individual memberships under the corporate profile with the ABC for 12 months from date of joining
    • Company profile and contact details in the online member directory for 12 months 
    • Additional Individual Memberships for 250AED
    • Member priced tickets to all ABC organised events
    • Access to "members only" and "free for members" events
    • 3 x email newsletter inclusions and social media promotions to distribute your message to the ABC members and community (content subject to approval by the ABC)
    • Opportunity to be featured in ABC Welcome Pack
    • Invitation to attend exclusive round table events with the Australian Consulate
    • Dedicated ABC Board Member as point of contact
    • 7 votes at ABC meetings and board elections
    • Access to all our fantastic member benefits, including preferred rates on flights with Emirates Airline


    Suitable for:

    Medium to large organisations who want to embed their business into the ABC's community. Leveraging the long-standing relationships between the ABC and key organisations in Dubai, the UAE and in Australia to develop enduring partnerships and business progression.

  • Corporate SME
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    4
    Package price
    د.إ2,000

    Small to Medium Enterprise Membership (SME)


    The Australian Business Council (ABC) SME membership is designed for companies that have between 5 and 30 employees. By choosing an SME membership, you will receive an additional corporate listing within the Australian Business Council (ABC) directory, as well as the enhanced benefits listed below.


    • 4 x individual memberships listed under corporate profile with the ABC for 12 months from date of joining
    • Company profile and contact details in the online member directory for 12 months 
    • Member priced tickets to all ABC organised events
    • Access to "members only" and "free for members" events
    • 2 x email newsletter inclusions and social media promotions to distribute your message to the ABC members and community (content subject to approval by the ABC)
    • Opportunity to be featured in ABC Welcome pack
    • 5 votes at ABC meetings and board elections
    • Access to all our fantastic member benefits, including preferred rates on flights with Emirates Airline


    Suitable for:

    Small to medium organisations looking to develop enduring relationships with the ABC's membership, community and long standing partners. Taking advantage of enhanced communication opportunities an SME membership is the perfect stepping stone for businesses who are seeking to build on their success.

  • Corporate Entrepreneur
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    2
    Package price
    د.إ950

    Entrepreneur Membership


    Entrepreneur membership is the entry level Corporate Membership with the Australian Business Council (ABC). It is designed to provide a platform for your new business venture to gain exposure and traction with ABC members and the wider community.


    • 2 x individual memberships listed under the company with the ABC for 12 months from date of joining
    • Company profile and contact details in the online member directory for 12 months 
    • Member priced tickets to all ABC organised events
    • Access to "members only" and "free for members" events
    • 1 x email newsletter inclusion and social media promotion to promote your business to our network
    • Access to all our fantastic member benefits, including preferred rates on flights with Emirates Airline
    • 3 votes at ABC meetings and board elections
    • Plenty of opportunities to meet other likeminded people in the UAE

     

    Suitable for:

    New ventures, start-ups and/or consultants living in the UAE who would like to develop their business opportunities through connections with other ABC members and the wider community.