ACCA is a professional accounting body. It is considered as one of the most recognised professional body in the world. It is based in UK. Exampla of professional accounting bodies are Institute Chartered Accountants Englangd & Wales (ICAEW), CIMA, Austalian CA etc. In term of qualification, I would say ACCA qualification is considered higher & better than normal accounting degree.

To my knowledge ACCA only has regional office in Dubai. For more info, please visit www.accaglobal.com.

Hope it answers your query.