David Dale (1739–1806) was a Scottish industrialist, merchant, and a founding father of socialism
David Dale may also refer to: Sir David Dale, 1st Baronet (1829–1906), English industrialist David Dale (Australian politician) (1843–1901), member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly David Dale (author) (1948–2025), Australian author and journalist
See also David Dale Gallery & Studios, art gallery in Glasgow, Scotland