The American Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates is a non-profit, voluntary association of individuals and companies whose objectives are:

• To promote the development of commerce and investment between the United States of America and Dubai and the Northern Emirates (Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain).
• To be a direct liaison with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and other chambers of commerce and business organizations, and to express the views of the local American business community to public and private interests in the United States.
• To provide a forum in which American business executives in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and business executives with American interests may identify, discuss and pursue common interests regarding their activities.
• To work with individuals and organizations in Dubai and the Northern Emirates on matters of mutual interest.
• To heighten awareness of Dubai's commercial position in the Middle East among the American business community.