Lujiazui has 11 sector markets, including securities, futures, diamonds, oil, financial futures, agriculture, real estate and human resources. The area has a complete industrial chain, including over 30,000 joint ventures, 70 multinational companies and 100 large-scale domestic companies as well as 4,000 legal affairs, accounting, auditing and consulting companies.

Many landmarks are located in this area, including the International Convention Center, the New International Expo Center, the tourist-friendly Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Century Avenue. There are also hotels, shopping malls, schools and hospitals in the area.